There’s something appealing about a big Pontiac coupe from the early 1960s, especially one with a V8 under the hood and bucket seats inside. This 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix is listed on craigslist in the Spokane, Washington, area for $6,500 or best offer, and the seller describes it as a running, driving example with a particularly nice interior. Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
The advertisement is short on details, but it provides enough information to make this Grand Prix worth a closer look. According to the seller, the car “runs and drives good,” which is certainly encouraging for anyone hoping to find a classic they can enjoy rather than immediately take apart. Under the hood is a gasoline-powered V8, paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The listing doesn’t identify the engine’s displacement or provide any details about its mechanical history, so those are questions worth asking the seller. There’s also no mention of recent maintenance or repairs.
One of the most interesting details is the interior. The seller specifically highlights the bucket seats and center console, describing the interior as really nice. For enthusiasts who appreciate the driving environment as much as the exterior styling, that combination is a welcome feature. The body receives a positive, if somewhat reserved, assessment as well. The seller describes it as “real decent,” although there’s no additional explanation of the paint, rust, or previous bodywork. Craigslist categorizes the car’s overall condition as fair, so an in-person inspection would help establish exactly what the next owner would be getting. The listing shows 100,000 miles on the odometer, but the seller doesn’t say whether that represents the actual mileage. The Grand Prix is also advertised with a clean title.
Interestingly, craigslist categorizes the vehicle as a sedan, while the seller clearly identifies it as a two-door Grand Prix. The seller’s description emphasizes the coupe configuration, so that’s the body style being offered here. What makes this Pontiac attractive isn’t a lengthy list of upgrades or claims about an expensive restoration. It’s the straightforward combination of a 1962 Grand Prix, V8 power, automatic transmission, bucket seats, and a console interior, with the seller reporting that it runs and drives well.
At $6,500 or best offer, this could be an interesting opportunity for someone looking to get into an early-1960s Pontiac without starting with a completely disassembled project. There’s still plenty to investigate, particularly the engine, body condition, and maintenance history, but the seller’s description gives enthusiasts a few good reasons to make that call.
It’s all about the engine with this car. Hagerty shows 5 possible V8s. Any way you slice it, 6500 would be a bargain.
The Hag says #4 “fair” cars are valued this way, with a “high” and a “low value given for each variant.
*421 cid 2X4bbl, 405 hp= 85K-112K
*389 tri-power 3X 2bbl, 348 ponies= 11K-28K
*389 tri power 3X 2bbl, 318 horsies=11K-25K
*389 4bbl 303 horses=7500-18K
*389 4bbl 333 horsepowers=8800-20K
I don’t quite understand the wide spread in value for each variant; perhaps it has to do with options and color etc. Either way, if the seller sees this before someone scoops it up, he’d be wise to increase his asking price.
The 421 2x4bbl is more commonly known as the Super Duty.
Steve R
Back in 1962 the head custodian at my junior high school bought one of these brand-new. Back in 1962 a school custodian could afford to buy a new car…
The GP was cool of course, because it had bucket seats and a console. But I thought it looked rather plain, especially compared to a Bonneville.
I was only in the 2nd grade when these came-out, but I haave the same recollection as you…’cool car’ but not at all flashy. I didn’t understand.
But boy, by this age a huge part of my life was biking-around to all the auto dealerships and picking-up the slick brochures for the new models each autumn, to study at home. Great exercise too, as some of the dealerships were easily 8-10 miles from home.
This led to a lifetime of being a car-guy, etc., etc. ,etc.
Never caught a bit of grief from anybody at the dealerships either, even when lingering for hours sometimes, admiring my favorite models.
Today, they’d probably chase a little kid away for pinching brochures, ‘loitering’.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this baby was already sold. This is a very good price for this car and it’s solid. Only problem I can think of about this car is that it has that “Slim Jim Roto-Hydramatic” transmission. 1962 was the first year Pontiac had a stronghold on the #3 production race for the rest of the decade and looking at this,I see why.
boy what a score for 6500.00. this is 1 of the best looking bodies of the early 60s. take this over a GTO any day hands down. tons of potential here. shame it on the wrong coast but that’s what has saved it though.
The way it shows should be a good indication of the overall condition, with verification on unknown details. So $6500 is a fair price for this ’62 to me.
My pick of the day on Barn finder over all the other heaps.
I had one in high school. this one is not the deluxe one, no power windows. 389 tri-power 3X 2bbl would leave the camaros in the dust. in 1975
It will have the really crappy Roto-hydramatic tranny. Never was, and never will be any kind of performer – no if, ands, or buts !
Yea…. forgot all about the slimmer jimmer. Can they like be replaced ( bolt up ) with a later model GM Pontiac pattern turbo 400 ? Or do you have to change motor and transmission ?
worth the money. some one get me a number ,,,
One of my favorite Pontiacs. Early 60’s full size coupe with a big block. Sounds like a good runner as is for not a lot of money.