With its one-year-only front end, one-year-only convertible, and one owner history, this 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix convertible in Decatur, Illinois distinguishes itself before you even twist the key. Furthermore, that twist prompts the full-sized drop-top to life and the seller claims it “runs & drives beautifully.” Check out more pictures and details here on Craigslist. The $28,500 asking price buys a complete and highly-original driver. Sadly this solitary grille picture shows the headlights in action. A full-width hidden headlight grille conceals them when not in use. Turn signals shine through horizontal slots in the fender fronts, another one-year element. Thanks to reader T.J. for spotting this well-kept beauty.
Unlike some color schemes (double-gold, anyone?) GM’s fabulous black and ivory interiors stand the test of time, adding contrast and class compared to all-black while complimenting any paint color. Only some separation in the driver’s seat back edge and discolored plastic in the rear betray the effects of time on this Pontiac’s claimed original interior. Thanks to Wikipedia for some details.
A reported 2004 re-spray denies this Grand Prix survivor status. While this GP’s suspension may have settled with age, Pontiac emphasized low, wide-track boulevard cruiser styling, especially evident with the generous overhangs. Integrated bumpers add chrome while blending with the body lines. GTO fans will notice a family resemblance in the tail lights of the big brother Grand Prix.
Nobody will dispute the engine’s “unmolested” status, and the claimed original 350 HP 400 cid (6.6L) V8 looks honest and stock. New hoses indicate attention paid to the cooling system. Check out that GM underhood work light on the right fender liner. Overspray in the cowl vent might be expected considering the hidden wiper hood, though better masking would have dodged that demerit. Here we see the effects of decades in the Land of Lincoln, namely surface rust almost everywhere, and the same or worse should be expected underneath. Having just christened the new year, convertible season can’t come soon enough. How would you prepare this one-year Grand Prix Convertible for top-down cruising?
Good looking front end treatment to these-very futuristic at the time. But judging from the photos of the engine compartment and around the inside of the trunk area an underside inspection is a priority-could that be why it looks to be lower than others like this?
Eye-catching car; hope it’s as good as it’s made to be in the ad.
It looks like a clean straight car but I agree a close in person inspection is needed, this car does reside in a rust belt state. Price seems high for what it is.
Great front end design! Duncan Imports has one
for sale,with a factory 4 speed.Cool cars!
Forgot to add that it was Black – Totally cool looking car!
Ahh the allure of a 2+2 428 with 4 speed always has me looking is this the holy grail ? Not this time but always another one somewhere!
The exterior and interior look pretty clean, but then you get to the engine compartment…ugh. Yeah, it’s honest, but it definitely needs some detail love, and some lacquer thinner to clean up the over spray on the cowl. Also, judging from one of the pics, it looks like when the headlights are off, the doors don’t drop down. I’d assume the vacuum actuator needs rebuilt. But, if everything else checks out, all this can be done in the average hobbyist’s garage to make for a fun weekend cruiser.
Nice but not 28k nice. Maybe 15k to 20k if everything checks out.
We had one of these in the Late 60s…Red, with white interior on LI. What a land yacht. I remember family trips with this…pulling a trailer! And having wide mirrors (temp) attached to fenders for visibility….
Dad eventually sold it to a near relative. Was stolen outside a deli somewhere in Queens around 74….
I wonder why there is no red needle visible anywhere on the gas gauge – does that mean it’s non-functional? (though it’s stated that “everything works”…)
Some undercarriage pic.s would be nice. Price is not out of range if the mechanics and undercarriage pass inspection. A little detailing would help this car loads and would be an easy thing for the new owner to perform. BTW I have a ’69 Grand Prix with that same neat under hood trouble light.
I always thought these cars looked ungainly and awkward. After ’66 Pontiacs had no attraction for me any more. Even so, I guess GM people expect to pay a lot more than any other car would have a right to expect in similar condition. Unfortunately they’re getting too expensive for a lot of their fans.
Edsel looked awkward. This car in a showroom year 1967’ had to be absolutely inviting. Basically a bigger GTO. Maybe that’s what is awkward for you. But to each his own.
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First things first, call me spoiled but first thing I would do is convert to power windows. Can’t have a convertible without p/w. And the car is so wide you need power door locks, too.
One of my all time favorites a ’67 GP. 1967 & ’68 were excellent years of design at Pontiac.
What the hell happened??? By Pontiacs demise they looked like overgrown golf carts. We’ll that’s pretty much all of GM, hiring fools fresh out of college for bumkus & making sure they follow execs orders with no creativity of their own.
You can’t fault style from the 30s to the 80s. Then again from the mid nineties to maybe 2010. It’s all down hill after that.
Ya’ll know I’m a Cadillac Diva but even Cadillac has hit bottom.
This is what future generations can look forward to unless someone wises up and let’s designers be designers and give free reign.
I would like to hear comments from all the GALYS members on the boheimouth
The 67’s were the best of the best, but the 69/70 were also favorites for me. I believe Christy Lee has a 67 convert that she is restoring, it belonged to her grandparents. I believe it is the same color as well.
Nice car! But wonder way no power windows when it has so many other options!
Great car. Owner says 400 CI, 4 barrel, 350 HP. Wrong. 335 HP if the car is a dual exhaust car. 325 HP for the single exhaust version.
From one old beach bum to another in 67’ the 400 cu in the Grand Prix indeed put out 350 hp. 2 options 265 or 350. Maybe you’re thinking of a different model.
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The needle did indeed fall off of the gas gauge. Probably laying along the bottom. It has a ‘low fuel’ idiot light so that probably served (it would drive me nuts not knowing, but that’s me). OTOH getting that speedo out & back in is absolutely a young person’s job. I am dreading any of the bulbs going out on mine *crosses fingers* because even my son is too old (at 31!) to fish it out. (no, they do not use the standard GM plastic bulb holders – the PC board has to be unscrewed from the speedo tub. Fun times.)
This appears to be a 1-owner, garage-kept example. The conditions under-hood are identical to my ’66 Bonneville, which I acquired in 2000 with 98K on it, and which was obsessively cared for by the OO. Like this one, mine had the original trunk mat and flocking (the cardboard inserts to the left & right). Those do not last on normal-use Pontiacs.
I’d want to see underbody pictures too, but after reviewing all of the sale photos and not seeing ‘rust in the usual places’ I’m am betting that there’s little more than a minor dusting of surface rust. Mine still has the same all over the underside & frame rails, unchanged for 25-years.
Power windows would be nice; I never lock mine in public:
1) The top’s usually down;
2) Few people will come near it let alone try to enter it.
3) I never locked it with the top up because nothing in the car costs more than a cut top.
The GPs were kinda rare and worth a bit more. This one appears to be a sweet & solid example. GLWTS!