The financial crisis isn’t over by a long shot. General Motors is really feeling the strain now maybe that’s the reason why it closed down the Pontiac brand. Yup, sad though it is, it’s time to bid Pontiac goodbye. Even if you are so fond of the brand there is really no other way but to accept the harsh fact.

To give a bit of tribute to the brand, let’s take a bit of time to look into its history. This brand didn’t bear the name Pontiac the first time it came into production. In 1907 it was born as the Oakland Car Co. In Pontiac, Michigan. It was later acquired by GM and the name was changed to Pontiac because its 1926 Pontiac model became so popular.

Maybe the modern generation can’t feel the impact of this brand’s passing. Only the older generation, those who grew up riding in the backseat of its GTOs, Bonnevilles, and Firebirds can really relate to the loss.

There won’t be any Pontiac around by the end of 2010 according to GM. So, if you love your Pontiac cherish it now for there won’t be another one like it soon.