This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J is a solid survivor that presents quite well. It is a turnkey proposition that the new owner can enjoy immediately, with scope to make their mark as time and finances allow. It features a 400ci V8 under the hood, which should deliver impressive performance. The seller has listed the Pontiac here on eBay in Stouffville, Ontario, Canada. Bidding sits at $1,595, which is below the reserve.
Pontiac released its Third Generation Grand Prix range in 1969. It used a stretched version of its existing A-Body frame and sourced most mechanical components from the Parts Bin. This approach delivered results, reducing development time by approximately 50% when compared to the industry standard. This first-year example presents well in Liberty Blue. The paint holds an excellent shine, with only minor chips and marks. The panels are straight, the gaps are consistent, and there is no evidence of rust. With the trim and glass in good condition, this Pontiac seems to pass muster as a driver-grade classic.
Disappointingly, the seller supplies no engine bay images. I tried to take a screenshot from this YouTube video, but the image quality was so poor that I discarded it. Powering the Pontiac is a 400ci V8, producing a factory-quoted 350hp and 445 ft/lbs of torque. The remaining major mechanical components include a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. Potential buyers can consider this a turnkey classic. The seller states it has been well-maintained, and the 400 sounds as sweet as a nut in the video. It appears that flying in and driving home is a realistic expectation.
The interior is one area where the new owner can make their mark on this Pontiac. It is serviceable as-is, but it shows its age via the tired carpet and splitting seatcovers. The driver’s door trim is missing, which doesn’t rate a mention in the listing. However, the dash and pad look pretty good, as does the console. Therefore, returning this interior to its former glory should be possible by utilizing a trim kit. This Grand Prix’s interior isn’t loaded with luxury features by modern standards, though it does include air conditioning and an aftermarket radio/cassette player.
This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix has generated reasonable interest since it hit the market, suggesting bidding may intensify as the auction draws to a close. We can speculate on the reserve, but I have gained a clear vision of the seller’s expectation. I located this Grand Prix listed on another website with an asking price of $25,000. Given the work required to whip the interior into shape, recent successful sales results suggest they will probably struggle to meet that figure. What do you believe a fair price would be for this classic?
Does that one gauge read Gen? So it doesn’t have an alternator or did they just forget to update the labels in the parts bin gauges? I liked the Grand Prix that came before they went neo classical with the styling but this one has all the right ingredients.
Common to see GEN light on GMs into the 70s and 80s on trucks.
That’s a looker and I’d keep it as a used often nice weather driver.
Identical to the ’69 J model my friend’s father drove back in the day. Same color except with a black vinyl top, which most likely is what this one started out with. He would occasionally let us take it out for a drive. Unforgettable.
Fair price, the way it is described/sits is 13.5k, imo. You can fish and ask 20k and hopefully get a nice legitimate offer of 16k, then run to the bank!
Ugliest Pontiac grille ever?
It might be.
i feel the statement of well-maintained may be a stretch. no engine pics the interior is in need of a bit of a cash injection to make look good. if i were an interested buyer i would go no more than 7500.00. there are better examples needing less for what they are trying to get
These are nice cruisers!! Lots of potential with this one!!
was there a mileage given?
It appears that the front bumper is either bent or out of adjustment. The vertical portion should be exactly vertical, not angled down. And yes, this used to be a vinyl top. Non vinyl top cars don’t use the “demarkation” moulding. It looks silly with that molding and no vinyl top. This is my favorite Grand Prix body style.
You’ve a good eye, Wayne. I instantly noted the apparent misalignment of the car’s bumper/grille. Yet I couldn’t articulate why the moulding, which you refer to as the demarcation moulding, seemed out of place. So I agree: when new, the car probably sported a vinyl top. Better that it’s gone, I say. The mimicking of luxury convertibles by stretching vinyl over the roofs of coupes ranks high in my view among the many egregious stylistic debacles of the 70s.
That’s the first time I have heard a vinyl top referred to as a “egregious stylistic debacle”.
I like the look of the vinyl top. But hate what it normally does to the sheet metal under it. I once bought a ’68 GrandPrix as an emergency car. (Wife’s Vista Cruiser was totaled sitting at the curb and we had just purchased our first home. So cash was not in great supply.) I had all the service records on the car, as it was purchased new and all the service work was performed at our dealership. It was a rot bucket. Another Ziebart make it worse for rust entrapment deal!(We and it lived in Northern Illinois.) And I only envisioned keeping it for a few months. It was kind of a dark green color with a light green vinyl top. The top and the metal underneath was perfect. I asked the former owner how he had kept the top so perfect. (Condition and no fading or impregnated dirt ) His answer was kitchen floor wax! I was always going to get rid of the car next month. ( I only paid $400 for the car in 1974.) It had every option from the factory PLUS a reverb system and an 8 track. The trunk was so rotted, as was the exhaust system.That you had to run the HVAC blower full speed to keep the cabin pressure up to keep out the exhaust fumes. My wife loved driving the car. And the rust didn’t show. So it was a good looking car. She had a lead foot so I disconnected the secondary barrels on the carburetor. Had that car for two years. When she passed away I decided to sell the car. When hooking the secondaries, my buddy came by and said we should take it for a run to blow it out. We waited until later in the evening and out it to the floor. The speedo went right past 120 to where you could no longer see the needle. It was a good thing that it was late in the evening, because it was all I could do to keep it on both lanes of the 2 lane highway. The things we do when young and stupid! Sold the car for $650 to my buddies girl friend
In addition, the vinyl top chrome trim is missing a part on the left side between the top of the fender and to the trim above the trunk and the rear window. That may be a part that might be difficult to find if you want to install a new vinyl top, which I prefer on these GP’s. Hopefully, he might have that part either in the car itself or have one available. I did like the ’69 & ’70 body style, as it had the four headlights and was smaller than the second-generation GP’s, which looked excessive to me as they were still on the Executive/Catalina/Bonneville frame. It does need a bit of work on that interior!
The seller could have cleaned up the interior a little bit!!!
This one just needs cleaning up. Looks like a respray was done with the trunk lock missing, door panels off and vinyl top removed.May be stored for a while with the storage garage in back ground. Still will make a great cruiser with a low price.
paint the roof an accent color instead of putting vinyl back on.
Ended at $6,420.
Reserve Not Met.
19 bids.