For enthusiasts of the Pontiac Grand Prix, it’s often the fourth-generation cars that seem to be the most favored, with the 1977 and final year from this era setting a new sales record, with over 288,000 buyers driving one home.  When the fifth generation was introduced in 1978, the car was noticeably smaller, and sales during this period fluctuated but generally declined.  By 1987, only 16,542 units were produced before the GP was redesigned and switched to a FWD platform for the ’88 model.  This 1987 Pontiac Grand Prix here on eBay in Columbus, New Jersey, could use some cosmetic work inside and out.  However, the seller says it runs great, so a positive here is that you can drive this one while you fix it up.  So far, the current bid of $1,025 hasn’t lifted the reserve, but it can also be yours today for the buy-it-now price of $4,200.

The seller is shrinking his collection and no longer has room to store this one inside, and he hates to see it out in the weather, so the decision has been made to sell.  Unfortunately, it appears that the winter seasons have already taken their toll on some areas of the body, as a few areas of rust are visible, including a hole in the back bumper.  There are also a few minor dings and other exterior imperfections here and there, but overall, most of the panels seem reasonably straight.  This one is also reported to be a survivor, so the black paint may be original.

Both good and bad news can be found under the hood, with a VIN check indicating this one has the smaller of the two six-cylinder engines available in 1987, a V6 of the 3.8-liter variety.  Although a larger V6 and even a V8 were still possibilities here, this one’s pretty weak, with a factory HP rating of just 110.  On a more positive note, the seller reports that this car runs great and lists several new parts that have been installed, including a battery, alternator, and front brakes.  He’s confident that this one’s dependable enough for a buyer to fly in and drive it home, but strongly recommends replacing the tires first, as they are old and cracking.

With the exception of the driver’s seat, the interior appears to be in fairly good shape overall, and it’s nice to find those sporty buckets and a console.  The headliner fabric will either need to be taken down and reglued or replaced, but this is a common issue among GMs from this period, and could probably be remedied in an afternoon.  I always liked the 1981-1987 body lines on the Grand Prix and owned an ’82 LJ model for several years, so while I’m envisioning some potential here, I’d probably feel most comfortable paying somewhere in between the $1,025 bid and the $4,200 asking price.  How about you?