Other than the aftermarket wheels and spinners, there’s not very much more obvious evidence outside that would hint that this 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix here on Craigslist has been so radically customized inside. However, once you set foot into the cockpit, this GP becomes anything but ordinary! This one’s a bit tricky to classify, especially since it started out as the luxurious LE model, which featured a more elite interior than the base Grand Prix. A lot of work has gone into this one, and the owner says the only reason for selling is that he wants to downsize. If you’re eager to take this unusual Pontiac off his hands, it’s located in Kernersville, North Carolina, and is priced at $12,000. Tony Primo, thanks for your fun tip here!
Most of the original luxury perks this one was born with inside are no longer present, as much of the interior has been transformed into a race-car theme, with a new set of Dolphin gauges near the center of the dash. A few switches are present in front of the driver, but few specific details are provided regarding their functions. An aftermarket Lokar floor shifter has also been added, but the power windows have been retained, although it appears the buttons to operate them have been relocated. I’m pretty sure that’s a legitimate Pontiac steering wheel, sans cover, but I don’t think it’s the one used on any of the ’84 Grand Prix offerings.
Outside, the paint is reported as new, and there’s no word whether any bodywork was required before it was applied. A custom touch in the front is that the bottom sections of the grille have been removed from inside the bumper openings, and I’m not sure exactly what’s in their place now, but those may be some sort of driving lights. The amber-colored side marker lenses have also been eliminated from the fenders. It’s a plus that this one is equipped with T-Tops, which include bags to hold them in when the glass is removed.
A four-bolt-main 350 engine sourced from a 1993 Chevrolet is in the bay now, attached to a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. The seller reports that this once personal luxury coupe runs and drives well, and I’m sure this car receives plenty of attention wherever it goes. I’m curious to hear what our readers have to say about this 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix LE, and all of the atypical modifications that have been made- did the visionary hit their target here? Is $12k a realistic asking price?
This car could’ve done without all the race car stuff added to its interior. It would’ve made a nice little sleeper just replacing whatever it needed with stock and would likely sell sooner and closer to the asking price.
I thought that this was going to be a nice sleeper, regular Pontiac interior/dash, but with added power via the Chevy 350. Pontiac always had some really nice instrument panels, and upon seeing this “restored” interior, I was sadly disappointed! Not for me, but GLWTS!! :-)
I would have been ok with the 1970’s vintage Grand Am steering wheel, but I agree, they had nice dashes. I would have kept that.
Agreed, Pontiac was the only one of the GM G-bodies to integrate the radio and A/C controls into the dash. The others had it in a separate pod