- Seller: Ray G (Contact)
- Location: Meadow, Texas
- Mileage: 72,000 Shown
- Chassis #: 276570A116433
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 455cui V8
- Transmission: Automatic
What we all need is a little more turquoise in our lives. I was reminded of this when I stopped by my local paint store to get some Medium Turquoise mixed in a can for my ’65 Dodge Dart (I had some door hinges rebuilt over the winter and I need to hit them with a couple coats of paint). Why have we as car buyers eschewed this beautiful color? After all, this 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix looks amazing in what looks like Mint Turquoise with a contrasting vinyl top (which is in excellent condition, by the way). The seller bought it from the original owner and says it has 72,000 miles on it, and there’s a 455 beneath that “so long it’s right” hood. It’s being offered in Meadow, Texas, as a Barn Finds Exclusive with an asking price of $14,000.
Here’s that big 455, which was an option in the ’70 Grand Prix. Pontiac rated it at 370 horsepower and 500 lb.-ft. of torque, and with the Turbo Hydra-Matic (aka Turbo 400), it had a 3.07:1 axle ratio. With a 10.25:1 compression, you’ll certainly want to use the good stuff at the pump, but there’s a payoff: The seller says that you will never find yourself wanting for horsepower when you’re behind the wheel. He also mentioned that the long hood has been replaced and repainted, but it matches the existing paint well.
The 1970 Pontiac catalog said that “if you’d like a long and loungey front bench seat in your Grand Prix, you’ll have to order it. Because the standard seating in this luxury car is of the sports variety.” Yes, even though cars like the Riviera and the Toronado were often found with bench seats, the Grand Prix still clung to the personal luxury car tradition started by the Thunderbird back in 1958, with bucket seats and a console. The cockpit look was in vogue in 1970, and you’ll see that the passenger doesn’t have much to do when riding. You may also see the 8-track tape on the passenger floor, and you know what that means: Get out your copy of ZZ Top’s Tres Hombres; it’s only fitting for a car from Texas. The Grand Prix also has power windows and a power seat, in addition to the obvious power steering and power brakes. There’s also air conditioning, but the seller didn’t mention if it works or not in his message to us.
It seems that John DeLorean couldn’t do much wrong during his tenure at Pontiac, and although he had already moved on to Chevrolet when this Grand Prix was built, it obviously has his swagger. And don’t those lines look good in turquoise? The seller says that the car has new tires, a new gas tank, and recent fluid changes, so it should be ready for the road; if you’d like to see the road over that big, turquoise hood, make an offer!
Large and in charge. I like it. I know they said the hood was replaced and repainted, the rest of the cars finish must be original it looks a little dull, probably rub out though.
LOVE these colors. Beautiful car.
I agree with Kendra, attractive colors – and uncommon too. Outside of wear and maintenance items, all I’d do is get a set of PMD Rallye IIs. Between the color combo and the drivetrain, there’s a lot going for this Pontiac. It should not have much trouble finding a new caretaker.
This is one beautiful Grand Prix. The turquoise and white looks terrific together. I actually would prefer to keep the original wheel covers, you don’t see many with them. Our ’70 Olds 98 was this color called reef turquoise. I’m with Fox owner, I think at least parts of this Pontiac has the original lacquer paint on it. Which is quite impressive considering its age. And that Pontiac 455? YES!!!!!!! All day long!!! you just know the original owner of this Pontiac must’ve had a grin on his face from ear to ear while filling out that order form. What a beautiful car.
My parent s had a 71 SJ, Bronze w/ Buckskin top and interior. Very nice car. A guy they worked with had a SJ too in Poppy Red w/white top an interior, a very in your face car. When my parents ordered the car they had to pay a non refundable $500.00 because they hadn’t seen one in that combo. When it came in they were asked to leave it a week as it was in the showroom drawing people in. They sold Chevy, Pontiac, Cadillac and sold several Le Mans and Chevelles and others in that combo. they got another $500.00 off!
’70 was about the beginning of the bronzes and buckskin / saddle interiors…. The dealer sounds like a straight guy…. 500 bux was considerable money then…
A real King 👑 of The Road right here.
Love the car, hate the color combination
Nice proportions, but that front end? Ugh! Still, it’s also got the beans to go down the road with authority and the price isn’t too out of hand.
Incredible looking Pontiac in a great color combo! It is a great looking car and has electric windows! Wow!
Could you just imagine all those ponies coupled to an M-22 rock crusher 4-soeed? I certainly could. And that color reminds me of my ’66 Cadillac Calais 4-door hardtop. Having the 4-speed and fast ratio power steering would make this car an outstanding road car. And why a 4-speed you ask?
Great theft deturant as I don’t know of any Gen Z kids today who can drive one. And like Scotty here of late, I wonder what this car would’ve looked like as a convertible. Time to make a print of one.
Mom’s favorite color. Ordered a 1964 Ford Fairlane in this color expecting the interior to be the same. She was very disappointed when the car came in with a light brown interior. Not even Tan which would have looked better. I can’t imagine who checked the box by light brown.
I actually call this Teal or Mint green. I think aqua or Torquise has more blue in it.
Having worked at a, Pontiac store in the early ’70s. I saw many of these. This 1969 and ’70 body style which is my favorite Grand Prix. And if you think this is pretty. You should see one in white without a vinyl top! And I have driven an early ‘this’ body style with a 455 4 speed! I still lust for one.
Hi Angel! Great to hear from you! Sure reminds me of my ’66 Calais though. Of all the Grand Prix models they made, ’69 to ’72
were the best IMHO. Anything after that was
water under the bridge. And they made really respectable custom cars too. Saw one in Rod
& Custom magazine in late ’71(?) and man was it ever sharp! The owner bought it from an
insurance company as a totaled car and customized it from there. Other than the 21/2 inch chop to the roof, the mods were subtle ones like custom upholstery and mild
body work. As I recall, it was black with
American mags wrapped in red striped tires.
And no, Buzzy Thomas didn’t build it but he liked what he saw when I showed him the car
while on a visit to his shop after a tour. He liked it so much he took it the other way
by pimping one out! Gotta say that was the craziest thing I ever saw him do. Saw it on the street six months or so AFTER I showed him the spread in R&C. Sharp cars, you bet!
Even better with a 4-speed and Posi. And yeah, I still wonder what this car would’ve
looked like as a convertible as my inner Frank Peiler is calling me. And the bucket list, wanting to do one more album is still on the table. And yes dear, I would still want you there for me to sing to. Singing to
someone really brings out the song in the person singing it. When Elvis did his famous
Christmas album in July of 1966, they decorated the studio with Christmas decorations and turned the air down as cold as they could to get the King in the mood and
it worked! Think it sold a million copies that year. Same way with singing to a lady.
All the soul comes out of you when you look at her and sing. Gotta run dear, work is calling. Bye for now Angel!💋
…And as far as singing to Angel goes,
I consider that a command performance to sing for my 👑 Queen. The more I look at this car, the more I like it. Still needs an M-22
and a 12 bolt posi, but otherwise it’s
great. Let’s see some more of these please. Still want to see it as a ragtop though..
Will owner like to do a trade deal?
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Just needs the 1970 Pontiac mags. Hubcaps on it look like garbage can lids!
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i always thought the SJ was the 455 and the j model was a 400, I’d double check the numbers on that engine real good to make sure it’s not just a healthy 400 being passed off as a 455 like so many have done in the past with a j (john) model since SJ is a “super john” model it came stock with a 455 and i think that’s what made them a 400 or 455 car was the j or sj.
I had a ’69 Model J, it had a 428. Very cool car.
do you have a phs?? or window sticker?