Pontiac Solstice Mallett, 2006
Pontiac Solstice
Pontiac Solstice•
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Chassis No.: 1G2MB33B86Y100534
Auction: Glendale 2022
Auction date: March 19, 2022
Lot No.: F245
$45,000 | High bid
- Exterior: White
- Interior: Tan/blue
- Featured in Popular Hot Rodding magazine
- Build collaboration between Michael Jonas of Stainless Steel Brake Corporation and Chuck Mallett of Mallett Performance Cars
- 400 HP GM Performance Parts LS2 aluminum V-8 engine
- Custom engine mounts built by Mallett
- Custom bellhousing that adapts the LS2 to the stock 5-speed manual transmission
- C6 Corvette manifolds and catalytic converters
- Custom two-core radiator
- LUK Pro Gold clutch
- Penske coilovers with adjustable nitrogen-filled shocks
- SSBC disc brake system with 14 inch rotors on all four corners and 3-piston calipers
- Custom hood scoops and rear wing
- Center-exit Corsa exhaust tips
- Katzkin suede Tan and Blue seats and door panels
The Pontiac Solstice Roadster was one of the rarest blips of creativity GM ever allowed out the door. It was shocking to many, but overall, it was something that raised people’s eyebrows and caused them to take another look at GM. While it was peppy, zippy and fun, the Solstice really could have been so much more—but, for whatever reason, GM said, “Meh, good enough.” Michael Jonas of Stainless-Steel Brake Corporation was excited about the Solstice but disappointed in the 4-cylinder-only engine option. He learned that Chuck Mallett of Mallett Performance Cars had started developing LS2-swapped Solstices and decided he wanted to hear more.
As it turned out, Mallett was looking for brakes for the Solstice package, and, of course, Jonas was looking for a much faster Solstice. Joining forces, the Solstice Mallett was born. The Solstice Mallett is fitted with a 6.0L/400 HP LS2 and stock 5-speed manual transmission with a LUK Pro Gold clutch. To make it all work, Mallett used C6 Corvette manifolds and catalytic converters, crafted custom engine mounts and created a custom bellhousing that adapts the LS2 and 5-speed. A custom aluminum two-core radiator was employed to keep the engine cool, and a center-exit Corsa exhaust system was installed with bright exhaust tips.
The chassis was dialed in with Penske coilovers with adjustable nitrogen-filled shocks and an SSBC disc-brake system with 14-inch rotors and 3-piston calipers set behind SSBC-branded polished wheels and low-profile tires. The body was fitted with a custom hood featuring mild but effective hood scoops and a rear wing, and it was all finished in white with blue Le Mans racing stripes. The tan leather interior was spiced up with Katzkin Blue suede inserts, carpeted SSBC-branded floor mats, a polished handbrake knob and a Hurst Classic white shift knob. The LS2 has been dressed up with Mallett V-8-branded carbon fiber engine covers.
Featured in the July 28, 2006, edition of Popular Hot Rodding magazine, this is certainly one of the most exciting modified Pontiacs ever built.
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