The Pontiac Grand Prix was born in 1962 as a personal luxury car – with some muscle built in. Based on a modified A-body platform, the car was redesigned in 1969 – and sales took off. Styling was refreshed in 1971 with the most noticeable change being a switch from dual to single headlights (like the Chevy Monte Carlo). Located in Amsterdam, Missouri, this GP is described as a survivor that could use some cosmetic TLC. It’s available here on eBay where the current bid is $1,170 (reserve unmet).
Continuing with Pontiac’s performance tradition, the 1971 Grand Prix stuck with a 400 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. It sucked gas through a 4-barrel carburetor and deployed dual exhaust. The more potent 455 V8 was optional, but both motors now had lower compression ratios to run unleaded petrol. Sales for this generation of the Grand Prix were all over the board, thanks in part to labor issues at GM. Production peaked in 1969 (112,500 copies) vs. 58,300 in 1971.
The seller describes this vehicle as a survivor with older paint and a vinyl roof covering with some rust underneath. The heads on the 400 V8 have been rebuilt, but we don’t know about the rest of the engine or the TH-400 automatic transmission. We’re told it’s a solid runner with lots of other new parts, including the radiator, battery, carb, and some suspension pieces. The build sheet is included with the automobile so you can verify what’s numbers-matching.
This Poncho has gone through three owners in 55 years, so it’s had some stability along with its 134,000 miles. Some other paperwork has survived for the buyer to take possession of. If you want air conditioning, you’ll have to hook up the under-the-hood parts, which are in the trunk. The interior is original and okay but showing its age. Do you see yourself restoring this Pontiac?
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