BF Auctions: One-Family-Owned 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

Seller: Perry L ancianese (Contact)
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Mileage: 03,307 Shown
Chassis #: 963W7609
Title Status: Clean
Engine: 389 cui 303HP 4-barrel V8 with Dual Exhaust
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic

The first-generation Pontiac Grand Prix helped define the personal luxury performance segment in the early 1960s, and this 1963 example represents a particularly special piece of that history. Offered as a Barn Finds auction in West Palm Beach, Florida, this two-door sport coupe comes from a one-owner family and has been in the seller’s care since 1976, after originally being purchased new by their father. It carries a clean title and has covered about 63,300 miles.

Finished in Saddle Tan Metallic with a white interior, this Grand Prix was reportedly restored back to its factory-original state in the mid-1980s. The seller states that the car retains its original sheet metal and all-original interior, and it is described as a numbers-matching example. Besides the desirable optional color combo, it was also equipped with the rare rear-window defroster. For collectors who value authenticity, those details are especially important, particularly in a model that has often been modified over the years.

Under the hood is the 303-horsepower, 389-cubic-inch V8, equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. Power is routed through a Hydramatic 4-speed automatic transmission with a floor shifter, maintaining the factory-correct driving experience Pontiac intended. The 389 remains one of Pontiac’s most respected engines from the era, offering strong torque and a distinctive character that helped establish the brand’s performance reputation.

This Grand Prix is also well-equipped with factory options. Notable features include Kelsey-Hayes 8-bolt wheel rims, an AM-FM radio with factory reverb and power antenna, power trunk release, rear defroster, and a 4-way power driver’s bucket seat. Additional touches such as the trunk trouble light, original Pontiac mats, Safe-T-Track speedometer option, and factory tachometer reflect the car’s high level of original specification.

The combination of documented family ownership, numbers-matching drivetrain, factory options, and a restoration completed decades ago with preservation in mind makes this example particularly appealing. It’s not presented as a recently over-restored showpiece, but rather as a well-cared-for classic that has remained within the same family since new.

With a reserve set at $19,900, this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix offers a rare opportunity to acquire a first-generation example with a clear ownership story and strong originality. For enthusiasts of early 1960s Pontiac performance and luxury, this is the kind of car that checks the right boxes. Would you keep it as a preserved family heirloom or make it the centerpiece of your own collection?