When was the brand Pontiac was started?

Answer 1

As a Brand Pontiac was conceived in and incorporated in July of 1899. The Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works With Oakland its 1st car was 1908 Using the Pontiac 6 called the The Cartercar

By 1905 they had taken over the manufacturing of the Rapid Truck (from the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co) And decided to build its own car. The first deliveries were probably made in early 1908. Very light and small car.

"The Car That's Built to Get There" Slogan

2 totally different Models at the same time a 1st for any small company... Mr Durrant of GM took notice...Then
In January 1909, General Motors Corp. President, William C. Durant, purchased a 50% interest in the Oakland Motor Car Company. Later that year GM, bought out the other 50% after the unexpected death of Walter M. Murphy at the age of 45. Also in 1909, GM also purchased the Rapid Motor Vehicle Co.

The Wippet (used the Pontiac design 4) 1924 25 26

With Oakland 1st Oakland/Pontiac model sold 1926 as OP

The 1st and only Pontiac Pickup (GM) was Built and Sold in 1929

The 1st Pontiac (GM) model of car without Qakland was
1930 Model 6-30B 6 cylinder

Good Question.....

Answer 2

1926