The Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist. It continued in that role for many years, though luxury would trump performance when the seller’s Grand Prix was built in 1983. With more aerodynamic styling that came along in 1981, these cars had a slippery look through the retirement of the rear-wheel-drive platform in 1987. This two-owner, female-owned Pontiac has a rebuilt V6 and looks nice with a carriage top (an overstated vinyl roof). Located in Levittown, New York, this sharpie is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $11,000.
Fifth-generation Grand Prix’s enjoyed a 10-year run that began in 1978 with a downsizing that took 600 lbs. of beef out of the equation. For most of that era, a 231 cubic inch V6 supplied by Buick was standard equipment. I had one of these in a 1983 Olds Cutlass Supreme, and it was hardly a barn burner but got the job done. The ’83 Grand Prix was minimally changed, and this example is said to only have 40,000 miles.
This looks like a nice survivor-quality car, but a rebuilding of its engine takes away that designation. The body, paint, and interior all look good, and this car sports a “carriage top” which may have been a dealer installation. The velour seats are typical of luxury cars of the 1980s, and they look original and comfortable. A spoiler has been added, perhaps another dealer installation.
There’s no reason to think this isn’t a turnkey vehicle. The tires and aftermarket wheels are said to be new, so that would easily be $2,000 out of the seller’s asking price. We’re told it’s “girl-owned,” which may mean it’s been gently used for many of its 43 years. Are you a fan of these 1980s G-bodies? BTW, thanks for the tip, “Zen”.
The seats – they aren’t GP. That pattern is for a (’81-’87) Buick Regal Limited. I know that reproduction covers are available for the Regal. Not sure on the availability of a GP pattern. So, new covers, or more likely the entire front and rear seats have been switched.