Every now and then a car comes along that just has the wow factor, and with Summer fast approaching, this 1967 Grand Prix Convertible is not only a car with that wow factor, but its appearance on the market couldn’t be better for those people contemplating making the most of warm weather and sunshine. I really have to thank Barn Finder Ikey H for spotting this gorgeous car for us. So, if you’re ready for sun and fun, you will find the Pontiac located in Troy, Michigan, and listed for sale here on eBay.
The owner of the Convertible describes it as “show quality,” and looking at the great selection of high-quality photos that he supplies (a number of which you will find below), this is a claim that is pretty hard to refute. The car underwent a cosmetic restoration around 25-years-ago and was repainted in its original Montreux Blue Metallic. The finish looks wonderful, and the whole car has a deep shine to it. The black soft-top looks to be in good order, and all of the chrome and trim also appears to be in first class condition. There are a number of photos of the underside of the car, and it really is clean enough to eat your dinner off. The car has only traveled a claimed 68,000 original miles, and the owner does hold a significant file of documentation for the car, including documentation from the PHS.
The fact that Pontiac only built the Grand Prix Convertible for one model year makes this car a relatively rare example, but it is what is going on under the hood that sets it apart even further. The engine is the standard 400ci V8, which pumps out 350hp, so nothing unusual there. It’s what’s behind it that makes this car a bit more interesting. This is 1-of-205 Grand Prix Convertibles that is fitted with a 4-speed manual transmission. Feeding the ponies to the pavement is a Safe-T-Track rear end. Life is also made that bit more pleasant by the inclusion of power steering and power brakes, while the car is also fitted with the highly desirable 8-lug wheels.
When you get to the interior, you find that the dark blue upholstery is once again in amazing condition, as is the rest of the interior trim and equipment. The only real issue that I can spot is the fact that there may be a little bit of wear on a few of the carpet edges. The dash is free of cracks and issues, while the driver’s view from behind the wheel includes being able to gaze at the optional hood tach. While the vehicle is fitted with power windows, the original owner has also ticked the boxes beside the AM/FM radio with rear speaker, the remote control driver’s mirror, factory tinted glass, remote trunk release, and the sports steering wheel.
The relative rarity of this car makes for an interesting proposition. With 5,856 Grand Prix Convertibles built, cars do come onto the market on a fairly regular basis. The challenge is finding one fitted with a manual transmission. This is a task that is extremely difficult. A good automatic example will usually sell for around the $35,000 mark, while a show quality one will command $60,000 or more…and those are cars fitted with more common automatic transmission. At the time of writing, bidding on this car has reached a mere $16,100, and the reserve has not been met. I’m pretty sure that there is a fair way to go on this one before that happens.
The mentioned remote control mirror brought back some memories. They were completely cable operated unlike the cars of today with the electric motors pushing the mirror around . I’ve seen a few where the cable failed and hand adjusting could be an issue also. Remember before cable control you needed someone outside of the car with a screwdriver loosening adjusting and tightening the screw after the driver approved of the view in the mirror? We’ve come a long way!
We have not come a lo9ng way. When the electric motors fail, there is no adjusting it manually.
The cable operated mirrors lasted decades longer than the electric operated ones.
As the au courant, in the know, hiperati, say on social media (whatever that is) OMG!!
I’d hand adjust that mirror any day!
Same car is listed on an Ebay Classified ad for $49850 or make offer….
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Grand-Prix/143040916942?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D56426%26meid%3Dc53546153653412b93ca08eb47587d20%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D143127287715%26itm%3D143040916942&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
And on the selling dealer’s website for the same $49,850:
http://www.classicauto-showplace.com/node/34518
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My uncle told me about a new GP he ordered in early 67, the same year my father bought a 2+2. 1967 Vert, 428 4 speed and factory 4:11’s. It was an Ohio car so I am doubtful it survived, but I keep looking just to see.
Boy, what a ride. The blue-on-blue color combo will never get old. Especially since you can hardly buy cars with anything but a black or gray interior anymore.
My late FIL owned one in the late ’80’s.
By then though, the car he bought on a
used car lot was pretty well trashed
when he got it. While it had good bones,
the interior and top were a mess and
needed to be replaced, there was rust
in the quarters and floors, and last,
but not least, someone yanked the
M-22 4-speed and replaced it with a
T400 automatic! The engine was a
390 HP 428 that still ran like a scalded
dog, even though it may have needed
a complete rebuild. Tried to buy it from
him but he wouldn’t sell it to me because
I was family and he didn’t want any hard
feelings if the car broke down on us
while we owned it. But despite all that,
it was a sharp, sophisticated car that
would’ve given me luxury and brute
horsepower at the same time. Man
I wanted that car!
I know a person who had two of these cars at the same time back in the late 80’s. ’67 vert with a 4speed. This combo is extremely rare. I believe he might still have them too.
A car nut/flipper friend like me had one of these in the 80s, I remember him complaining about how long it took to sell and not much profit. They are unusual looking cars, I bought some 8 lug Pontiac wheels off a guy in South Carolina that has a decent looking 67 GP coupe on Clist for 6 grand. I always thought it would be neat to make a 67 Bonneville or Catalina fastback into a Grand Prix with the front and rear end, Pontiac didn’t offer a GP fastback style.
That is a sweet looking car. So is the hardtop posted above in the comments.
Would love to rip thru the gears with this beauty, up to 24,300. Res not met. good luck to the new owner!!
Cheers
GPC
Have to wonder who would order a 4 speed in a boat like that ,TO COOL !
Did anybody notice the Power Vents. Wow on a Pontiac.
And the twin radios.
Wonder if the same ailment plagued these cars that plagued the full size Ford XLs and Mercury Marauder with manual transmissions. Takes a lot to crash through the gears in order to motivate the car — only to find a skinny little steel rod between you and the gearbox giving up its lever!
Pontiac fan all of my life; although, I never really noticed the 1967 GP until 1992 when I had the chance to see one. Since then, I have felt it was a beautiful and well designed car. Wish I could afford this one. Muscle with luxury, only in a Pontiac.
I love Pontiacs of this era and to have a convertible with a stick is really rare but is it 50K rare? I guess time will tell but if you don’t ask for it you won’t get it. I would love to have this car as I am sure most of us that look at it would.
If it is true there were only 205 made, I would be surprised as I have seen a lot of these for sale over the years.
usually where there are some few cars made, it is hard to find one for sale.
Wow…what a great looking car!