Considering its power sunroof, power brakes, power seats, power trunk release, powerful 455 cid engine, and the power of the “Hurst” name, it might seem amazing that this 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Hurst Edition in Shelby, North Carolina avoided restoration for so long. Its last inspection sticker hails from 1996, and the next picture may explain part of that story. Only dedicated and talented Pontiac fans will visit the listing here on eBay classifieds and consider the asking price of $5500.
Oh; it hurts! Now we understand why this highly collectible Pontiac may have been passed over for years as “too far gone.” This wicked hit may have resulted from trying to sneak through a yellow light just as it turned “pink,” or from a driver who believed that four-way stop signs are optional because “everybody else has to stop anyway.” Originally a black-on-black car with gold Hurst accents, the white paint may have been applied after removing the landau top.
The seller describes the car as complete except the air cleaner and landau top trim. In addition to equipment listed above, this loaded SSJ had power locks, cruise control, and air conditioning. Thanks to hotrod.com for some details.
The numbers-matching original 455 turns but has not been fired. All metal surfaces show (at least) surface rust. At first I would have worried that sending this car out for media-blasting would reduce it to four tires, some hoses, and a steering wheel, but the graciously-provided under-car pictures show some possibility for redemption. Still the acquisition of a donor car may prove wise indeed. Conversely this might serve as a donor car for someone with a rust-free Hurst Edition that was picked clean before being rescued. Whether it sells for $5500 or $500… this car could only be restored for the challenge and love of Pontiac –certainly not for profit– but it would be a great accomplishment, and I’d love to take a ride. What do you predict for this car’s future?
What a shame. Listing is already gone.
What a shame. Rust never sleeps. I could see an insurance company totaling this vehicle after the hit, but that is no excuse for the owner of this exclusive car to let it rot. First owner of 5th owner. Boo hiss.
What the…info on BF is 19 minutes old and the listing on ebay is already gone? That was fast. How does a ‘dedicated and talented Pontiac fan’ get a chance? I went there before I even read past ‘for sale on ebay’ on the BF page and…gone.
I know that it was there yesterday I looked at it! FYI
Should be ”Pontiac Hurt Edition” sad
I was thinking Rust Edition
And then there were 59
I would love to see what Dustless Blasting does to this car.
What would be left.
Wonderful patina!
remove the word “wonderful” and take out the t and the a, you are left with what this car offers…., pain!
Wow so sad someone did not protect it from the elements at least.
I agree, couldn’t resist a sarcastic plug. This is/has been a parts car for some time.
I HATE the way that ebay will not allow you to look at ended listings anymore and try and switch you over to another car if you hit the link. What BS.
That doesn’t happen in every time an eBay listing has ended. When I clicked on the link to the ad for this Pontiac it went straight to its eBay listing.
Even when you are linked to an active listing for a different item, there will still be a link available to the item you were originally searching for.
Steve R
Steve, please tell us where that link is! This is all I see before it goes to the other item.
“The listing you’re looking for is no longer available. Check out this similar item we found for you.”
Boatman, if you look at the sentence you typed, the word listing is highlighted in blue. Click that to go to the original listing.
What a shame to let what once a beautiful and special car go to waste, I had a 71 model J I love the look of the 71,72 Grand Prix I personally think theu are the best looking of all G.P
You are forgetting about the 1965/1966 models.
It looks like it came from Pa.
Someone please restore this and make Linda Vaughn proud!
Linda Vaughn ? That’s a man baby !
The one that got away. Darn.
Geeze, was this car sprayed with salt water? With the purchase of this VIN tag .. err … car, somewhere, someone’s base GP will be reborn as a Hurst SSJ.
In 1973 & 74, when I was in the Army and stationed in Maryland, a fellow mechanic from North Carolina had an identical triple black SSJ with sunroof and A/C. Since these are soooo rare in any color or option list, I’m wondering if it’s the same car? Of course when I first saw it, the car was only a year old and beautiful. Gonna have to check out the ebay listing. If it turns out to be the same car, I’ll try to let everyone know.
There is too much powerful rust to save this piece of trash in my opinion anyways! Too bad it was left this way so long!
oh no, this is so sad.
These cars are jaw-droppers when in nice condition.
Tons of torque, dynamite looks, beautiful color combo & all the luxury goodies that nobody else had 45 years ago.
i would love to have one.
but not this one.
never this one.
wish i hadn’t seen this one.
fell sorry for buyer of this one.
ugh.
My brother & I have 4 of these Hurst SSJs in our collection. Great cars!
A shame to see how this one turned out.
The brothers?
morriangelo – we love photos, can you share your beauties with us?
Thanks for them, ahead of time. Chuck in NE Kansas
Grand Prix was a wonderful car, especially the SSJ. I had a 1969 J model 428/400. That car could be perfectly restored by a well established restoration shop. The asking price is way too high.