The Grand Prix joined the Pontiac roster in 1962 as a full-size grand touring machine with performance as its focus. Styling was updated in 1963 and 1964, the most noticeable change being a shift from horizontal to stacked dual headlights. Using the Catalina platform, the sporty Grand Prix had bucket seats with a console and a 389 cubic inch V8 (4-barrel carburetor) under the hood. This third-year edition no longer has an engine or transmission and looks pretty rusty from sitting out in the elements. Located in Gray Court, South Carolina, this project Pontiac is available here on eBay for $3,500, though you’re welcome to post an offer.
Pontiac sales literature featured the Grand Prix for more than 45 years, though the concept of the car would morph over time (like expanding to include sedans). For most of its tenure in the 1960s, it was the most expensive coupe the manufacturer would offer. The interior was always a primary focus with Pontiac, using bucket seats with “Morrokide” vinyl upholstery to attract buyers. In 1964, if you ordered a Grand Prix with a Hydramatic automatic transmission, the 389 had an output of 305 hp. You could get a 4-speed manual, but the seller’s car didn’t come that way.
The seller’s Grand Prix would be one of nearly 64,000 produced in ’64, and this one doesn’t seem to have been anything out of the ordinary. The seats are power-operated, but that may not make it rare. No history on this Pontiac is provided, but besides being stripped of its drivetrain, both bumpers have been liberated. Rust is an issue and looks formidable.
An interesting option is offered on the purchase. The seller says if you agree to pay four equal payments at 30 days each, you can take possession of the roller. That’s $875 a pop for the next four months. The seller will also consider doing a trade, so if you make him/her a proposition, maybe that will put the Grand Prix in your court without an exchange of cash.
Hmm. I could pick this up and after restoring the interior, I would install it into my 64 Catalina convertible. Making it like a 2+2.
This ’64 Pontiac Grand Prix looks very ” weathered !” It would require a alot of time and a lot of expense to restore it to like new condition . The original paint is pretty well gone but looking at the photos most of the interior parts are still intact which is a plus there ! Somebody may want to get it running and back on the road again ? Happy Motoring !
Very cool interior with the center console…add some 8 lug wheels. General question….does moss grow on the shady side of a Barn Find?
I’ve always wondered, what’s the deal with the 8 lug wheels? 3/4 ton pickups have 8 lug wheels, were we hauling heavy loads with Pontiacs back in the day? I don’t think so, I don’t think any car ever made needed 8 lug wheels, maybe it was just for looks, maybe 8 was more macho looking than 5. Anyway, first one I’ve seen with a payment plan, not too bad. But there’s a whole lot more payments on the horizon
The 8 lugs were not only some of the best (if not the best) looking wheels in the industry (IMO) but it dissipated heat from the brakes better than the regular drum brakes. They just look good and that’s probably why Pontiac used them often in advertisements (especially the GP).
Quite frankly they are crap. Atleast they were by the mid 80s. A they are unique to the Pontiac as are the rims. The rims have a tendency to break where they mount to the drums and if you had a problem, finding a rim for the various year, depending on which you had could leave you stuck. The drums once beyond turning could be an inspection nightmare. Unlike today where most everything is reproduced. For a time if you were still driving one of these you could find yourself in a pickle as I did years back. On the flip side I sold every set including the ones that were on a Bonneville convertible I have for stupid money to these guys that drool over them and put the standard drums and rims along with whatever deluxe wheel covers offered. Sorry but some of Pontiac wheel covers were far nicer looking than those aluminum stock car wheels.
Looks like a salvage yard find.Nice 8 lug wheels though.
I don’t see any 8 lug wheels on this looks like hub caps to me
Looks like a Flintstone car to me
Ive seen custom interiors with ostrich hide panels, but never one with goose turd applique’s. Sorry, its too far gone, unless theres a family legacty involved or such. $500 is tops for the seat frames and the console (maybe). Power seats and Armstrong windows? WT ?????
If somebody parts it out, Ill take the tilt wheel if it fits in my ’64 skylark.
It doesn’t fit an A body Skylark.
64, 65, Gm intermediates interchange but the knows and hardware vary between units. I believe they are available through the restoration suppliers now. Very few had them, even decades back when I ran a wrecking yard. I still have a power window set up from a 65 Skylark custom I scraped eons ago. Check with one of the suppliers for that tilt. I think you will find it. The unit here fits 63 and 64 full sized Pontiacs but does adapt nicely into the 61 and 62 with little effort.
Knobs not knows, darn spell crap
It’s a parts car.
First time a payment option has been available??
I’ll take all the eight lugs you got…ifin you don’t want/like em.. !!!
The “description” is quite the hard sale attempt.
Better buy it right now. Better not wait.
Over priced parts car.
Why waste time and money on something that will not be appreciated by the people who are not interested in this odd ball. Especially when you can gogel all of the pictures and specs of it?
I had a pretty solid dry Montana one of the these 10 years ago. Ran and drove, couldn’t sell it. Parted it out, maybe got $900. for everything, bucket seats, engine and tranny, scrapped the rest. Still have the hood if anyone needs it.
I had a 64 GP with the 421, Muncie 4 speed, possie and it was loaded. My parent’s bought it for a dealer in Muncie. The car was a Executive car. Love to have it back.
Has the highly desirable “patina”.
Look at the ebay pictures and what is the back coupe in the background, Chevy ? these are junk yard cars.