The Pontiac Grand Prix went into its fourth generation of production in 1973 and would be quite popular. This is the era of the Colonnade styling that was employed on all of GM’s mid-size cars. The car would set its own sales record in 1977, one that would not be beaten. This ’77 Grand Prix is a one-owner car that’s spent much of the last 25 years in the lock-up, but it looks almost as nice as the day it left the factory. Located in Mukilteo, Washington, this solid Pontiac seems to need nothing and is available here on craigslist for $10,000. Thanks to our old pal, local_sheriff, for the heads up on this beauty!
In 1962, Pontiac added the Grand Prix as a personal luxury car to its roster of popular automobiles. While it would stick around in some fashion through 2008, the 1977 model year would be its best. Some 288,430 Grand Prix’s were produced that year, with the mid-range SJ (like the seller’s) coming in at 53,442 copies. A variety of engines were offered – from both Pontiac and Oldsmobile – but the 400 cubic inch V8 was the largest and found its way into 92,905 units (across all models). That would be the motor in the seller’s car which may only have 18,000 miles.
For reasons unknown, it seems as though this ’77 Pontiac has seen very little use over the last 45 years. Instead, it was garaged and brought out only occasionally where it was regularly treated to a wash and regular maintenance. The motor and automatic transmission are numbers matching and perform as they should. T-Tops were added to the options list that year and this is one of the few (according to the seller) that was ordered with them. We’re told they’ve never been removed nor were their storage bags ever used.
Other than a few little parking lot dings, the body is said to be perfect, and the original paint shines up nicely. The interior looks like it has hardly been sat in, especially the back seat. This is a well-equipped automobile that has an 8-track tape player for which some sample tapes will come with the deal (that would seal it for me!). With the Pontiac having stayed in Washington its entire life, the title is as original as the rest of the car. And this is the first time I’ve seen a car listed for sale where the seller is happy to take gold as payment.
Maybe the third time around will be the charm. This car was featured on 30 July with a price drop from its first listing! GLWTS!! :-)
Wonder what the top of the driver’s seat tasted like when somebody bit into it?
LOL–just noticed that! I think there was a loop for the shoulder belt attached there originally.
There was a plastic retainer. Also looks like the belts were removed from the retractors
Buyer Beware on this one! I spoke to this person, very unprofessional in dealing with a private sale. Offended I was asking so many questions.
It would be nice if a few dozen of the readers called him up!!!
Great, helpful comment. Thank you. Sure beats comments like ‘my brother had a blue one just like it’ : )
Some of us like the stories, even the short blurbs. We rode in, borrowed and experienced these cars instead of viewing them as our next flip.
TimS Thanks for your take, I’d have to agree with you. By the way MoragaPulsar, I did have a blue one only with bench seat. Have a nice day.
Did he say if the 18,000 miles are the actual miles?
Did he say if the AC blows cold?
What did he share with you?
He’s most certainly tired of all the calls from those whose dreams are filled with malaise era colonnades!
Sorry but I believe the term “colonnade” refers to the fastback versions (like the Grand Am) and not the conventional square back models like the Cutlass Supreme and Grand Prix.
The first T-top Pontiacs were the 1976 Grand Prix 50th Anniversary Edition and the 1976 Firebird Trans Am Special Edition. In 1977, the T-top option was offered on all Grand Prix and Firebird models.
@370zpp – the seat was probably torn when the seat belt bracket was pulled off.
Wait, are you saying that someone did not actually try to eat the top of the seat? . .
No, I’m saying they ripped the seat when they were eating the seat belt bracket.
Didn’t pass the smell test. I would have loved to have grabbed this. Sounds too good, probably is.
Something has to be seriously wrong with this car at that low price if the claimed miles are real.
One can read into his add that he could be difficult to deal with, and based on others that commented here it sounds like it. I went ahead and emailed him through Craigslist just now and will see how it goes. My main question is, and maybe someone that has spoken to him will know, is are the miles actual or is there another 100k to add to what the odometer shows?
In his ad, he said he would not respond to emails.
He’s doing a great job of that. I emailed him my name, phone number, and he has my email address. Have not heard from him yet.
Same thing on that older 280Z. No replies yet both adds are still up.
Greg, this makes you wonder whether he really even wants to sell it? Maybe he told his wife that he would “list it” to get her off his back, but he is making it difficult (or impossible) to reach him. If he really did want to sell it, he should be willing to take calls, texts, emails, messenger inquiries, etc.
Robbie, makes no sense since it is for sale. No wonder it’s still for sale. No follow up communication from the seller.
The ripped seats and removed belts undercut the overall condition – and make me suspicious of the other claims, frankly. This has been for sale here in the Seattle area for awhile and the price keeps dropping. Something is up here.
I’ve talked with the guy personally on this a couple months ago and it’s definitely 118 k. I have extra pictures on condition that will prove it
I’d like to know how the belt guide got ripped out of the seat, and why the shoulder belts have been cut out. 18k mikes?
Nope there is only one of me.
Seat looks rough. Under the hood it looks rough. A careful look at the rocker panel pic in the BF listing would seem to show a lot of wear on that orange paint, getting in and out of the driver’s seat, for only an 18,000 mile car.
cheers,
BT
The brake pedal looks like it could be 18,000 actual miles to me and the engine bay is not terrible. I was wondering the same thing about the seats though. If the seller calls me I will ask and hope that he is not a jerk.
Def something wrong here. Underpriced if it’s legit.
Orange you glad it’s not brown?
The SJ should NOT be considered a mid range model for 1977. 400 v-8, bucket seats and console STANDARD Equipment.
The seller forgot, hey you kids get off my lawn!! I had a 77 years ago, and this has the T-tops.
I had one that I purchased new and they are great! The last of the real GPs!JP
The t-tops……. why bother ordering them if you’re never going to use them?
Because they let a lot more light in than a sunroof, and back then added to the resale value, everybody wanted them.
Look at the worn carpet and tear in seat. Car has more like 118,000 miles.
I like these but the seatbelts cut out could be a pia to source decent replacements, in the pic of the driver side rear seat looks like some cigarette burns likely from flicking the ashes out the window. I’d have to fix the seats. If The ttops don’t leak it’s likely because they never took them out. These were nice driving cars in the day. I as well don’t understand why you wouldn’t take emails or any type of interest from a potential buyer unless of course like previously mentioned he really doesn’t want to sell it.