Latest Automobile magazine has 50 small sneak peeks of new cars one of which is Solstice (page 59). Interesting that it says summer 2005. That's the 2nd source that's mentioned summer instead of fall...maybe the tide is turning? Here's the text.

Pontiac Solstice
What: Pontiac's sexy two-seat roadster, which drove the development of GM's new rear-wheel drive Kappa platform. The Miata fighter is powered by a 2.4 liter four making about 170 HP. Prices are supposed to start under $20,000.
When: Summer 2005

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2006 VIN #30, first 1000 series, black exterior, sand/steel interior
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