When you consider its performance heritage, it is hard to believe that Pontiac could disappear as a manufacturer with a whimper at the hands of economic rationalism. However, that was the fate of the company that gave the automotive world the GTO, a classic that many believe was the definitive muscle car. For performance enthusiasts, there are still classics out there that captured that spirit, and one of those is this 1964 Grand Prix. It presents superbly, and its Tri-Power V8 should offer power to burn. The owner feels that the time is right for this classic to head to a new home, so he has listed it for sale here on eBay. If this Pontiac takes your fancy (and who could blame you), you will find it located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, where the owner has set a BIN of $65,000. For the adventurous, it appears that he is willing to entertain offers. I have to say a huge thank you to Barn Finder Rocco B for spotting this beauty for us.
If the listing for this Grand Prix proves nothing else, it demonstrates that sometimes photos can be deceptive. The paint appears to be an interesting shade of bronze, but the owner reveals that it is actually Sunfire Red. It is hard to find much to fault with this classic’s appearance. The paint holds a beautiful shine, with no evidence of flaws or defects. It graces panels that are laser straight, with gaps that are tight and consistent. The owner says that all of the steel in this car is original, and it has never suffered any rust or accident issues. It has been garage-kept for its entire life and has reportedly never seen rain. That claim is easy to believe when looking at the car’s overall appearance. There is not a speck of corrosion to be seen externally, and the underside is equally impressive. This Grand Prix features one of the most desirable options that an owner could order in 1964, being the distinctive 8-lug wheels. These, along with the remaining trim and glass, appear faultless. There’s no doubt that this Grand Prix would turn heads wherever it goes, and it would do so for the right reasons.
Buyers could order the 1964 Grand Prix with any engine under the hood, as long as it was a V8. The original owner ticked the box on his Order Form beside the 389ci Tri-Power V8 that produces 330hp. That power finds its way to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, while the car also features power steering and power brakes. Performance was impressive in a 1964 context, with this Grand Prix capable of covering the ¼ mile in 15.4 seconds. There’s no arguing that the GTO was faster, but it was a harder-edged and less luxurious vehicle in base form that was also 700lbs lighter than this Grand Prix. Therefore, this car offers the perfect compromise between performance and comfort. The owner claims this is a numbers-matching vehicle, and its engine bay presents beautifully. For buyers seeking a turnkey classic, the news here is positive. The owner says that the mighty 389 feels strong, and the car drives like new. He would not hesitate to drive it anywhere and suggests that the new owner could fly in and drive it home.
I’m not sure if I would describe this Pontiac’s interior as perfect, but it is so close that it really doesn’t matter. The upholstered surfaces wear White Morrokide vinyl, while the Red carpet perfectly complements the paint color. There is no wear or discoloration on any of the vinyl surfaces, while the carpet is close to factory-fresh. The dash and pad are flawless, as is the console. There are some aftermarket gauges mounted under the dash and a factory tach to the left of the gauge cluster. The original owner ordered this Grand Prix with air conditioning and this, along with the AM radio, are intact and fully functional. The interior needs nothing and should gain plenty of favorable comments at any show or Cars & Coffee.
For performance enthusiasts, this 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix ticks so many boxes it is almost impossible to list them. Its presentation is hard to fault, and its drivetrain combination should offer stunning performance. It is a classic that appears to need nothing and should appeal to a discerning buyer. Apart from its performance credentials, the Grand Prix shares another vital characteristic with the iconic GTO. That is that both continue to experience significant increases in value, especially over the past year. The owner’s BIN on this car is right at the top end of what you might expect to pay for a spotless and original example, but its overall condition and history would seem to justify it. I wouldn’t be surprised if a buyer pops out of the woodwork reasonably quickly, and there’s no doubt they will be driving home in a car that will plaster a massive smile on their face.
GM was at its’ height w/ these mid ’60’s Pontiacs! This lovely beauty is just a foretaste of what was yet to come! Very nice! GLWTA!! :-)
My friend’s Mom bought a 1965 in 1968. Her’s was the four barrel with an automatic. Dark blue with a black interior. She was nice enough to let her son drive it. What a great car to cruise in. My friend ran that GP fast and furious. I had a few miles behind the wheel myself. One really neat thing was the reverb rear speaker. Looks like this car has one. Love this era of GM full size vehicles. This car is out of my price range but some lucky soul is going to acquire one sweet ride.
In my memory, the reverb rear speaker was behind the metal grille between the rear seats, not on the package tray. But, I will admit you have to look long and hard to find fault with this car. From ’61 to ’70, Pontiac owned all segments of performance save pony cars. How did GM spend this legacy?
That is not factory AC-no vents in the dashboard, must be more like vintage air added on
Yup, don’t believe one could combine AC with the auxiliary gauges as this is where the center vent would be. There should also be ball vents on each side of its dash were it factory AC.
I also observe there’s a triplet of what appears to be …’61 Chev dash knobs installed just below the tach – would be interesting to learn why they’re there in an otherwise OE appearing vehicle
And the compressor is not a Frigidaire, So can not be from GM
One sweet looking car. This was made in an era when they knew how to style cars and this is a fine example.
The only thing better than these is when they came out with the 421 tri-power.
This car IS a 421–plus it is a Royal Bobcat. I know this car. Someone doesn’t know what they have here!
My research showMark is right. Only the 421 ci Had the 3 duece set up.
Sorry mark I own the same car and have the original build sheet and it was ordered with a 389 tri power
No mention of rear gear set? 4.10 ?
Personally, I think the 4-speed is more notable here than the tri-power.
would love to rip thru the gears once with the tri power and 4 speed. Poncho’s Super duty Program is an overlooked but inportant chapter in Muscle car history. Sure is a sweetie! Good luck and happy motoring.
Cheers
GPC
To be honest, ‘..to rip through the gears once..’ on a factory 4-speed equipped 64 GP is an acquired skill, at least if the original Trans still exists.
PMD put the aluminum-cased close-ratio BW T10 (same as 63-65 Corvette?) into these cars (at least that’s the one in my 2-owner 64, and the 1st owner informed that he never changed it).
Even with the factory 3:42 rear gears out back it’s a trick to get these 4300-lb cars rolling from a stop w/o some tricky clutch workout to the tallish 1st gear. Then, 2nd (or 3rd) is almost unnecessary because all 4 are so close and these engines so capable. And 70mph is spinning around 3100rpm even with the tall factory 8.50-14 tires.
So although part of me dreams of taller rear gears for easier launch, the more-sensible part doesn’t need that sort-of spin at highway speeds..
I’d love to hear from those who’ve had/have a factory 4-spd equipped 64 full-size with a *different* 4-speed more well-matched to this application!
Sweet but a little on the pricey side…..
Yeah 2 many beans
Looks like a EXTRA G/P emblem between the front wheel and bumper. The switches/ knobs under the dash I’m not sure about but my guess is they are for the A/C. The one closest to the steering column is a aftermarket 4 way flasher switch. Judging from the looks of the rest of the garage, It’s had some good company. Clean LOOKING Ride. Check in over and If you like it BUY IT, If not Move On.
That “extra GP emblem” on the front fenders is actually a Royal Bobcat emblem (Ace Wilson’s Royal Pontiac of Royal Oak, MI). The Royal Bobcat emblem was indeed, based upon the design of the GP emblem and typically signified that the wearer had received the specific engine performance modification(s) developed by Royal Pontiac, one of Pontiac’s performance parts dealerships of the day. The 60s performance parts dealership concept was the brainchild of Pontiac marketing genius, Jim Wangers, often referred to as “The Godfather of the GTO”. For more on the Royal Pontiac story, read on: https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/royal-pontiac/
What a fantastic story! A stroke of genius setting up a “team” you could join to buy works performance parts and get local support for. Can you imagine a dealer selling turn key upgrades to race car specs these days? I was definitely born 20 years too late!
Very nice and rare. The price is a little high but I’m sure some Pontiac nut will bite.
Correct, all 3 would-be factory AC registers aren’t there. And 99 out of 100 (a guess!) factory-AC cars would sport tinted glass all the way round as an accompanying option and this car doesn’t appear to have that…
Still and all, a VERY impressive package here. LOVE that he even left the OEM single-Master Cylinder correct!
Single MC, seriously? IMHO single bowl MCs belong on concourse trailer queens only, not on a street driven vehicle. If there’s one single deviation from OE that makes perfect sense it is to upgrade to dual bowls – not only for your personal and other drivers’ safety but also for the vintage vehicle itself.
I’ve (luckily) never experienced a brake line snap for me, however I’ve seen what such result can be – and believe me, it’s not a pretty sight
65K? More power to him if he gets that price.
Why no PHS documentation? Very suspicious. Would validate factory air, factory tach, tri-power, 421 vs 389, Bobcat Kit based on delivery dealer.
I own the ’64 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe, that was given to me in High School by my Grandfather. 51,000 miles-white, with the white interior. What bugs me with this one, is what appears to be overspray on the chrome headlight bezels…or is it just the light? I can’t imagine that, with as beautiful of a paint job as this car has.
That’s not overspray on the Headlight bezels.
Grand Prix-only was a unique 2-piece Bezel assy. Only the frontal chrome insert was unpainted..
I learned something new… My Bonneville is fully chromed, so that threw me.