The demise of Pontiac makes preserving the best the brand offered more critical than ever. Otherwise, future generations will have no insight into the marque that spent years as the unofficial performance brand of the General Motors empire. However, while the GTO and Trans Am are obvious candidates for such treatment, rarities like this 1975 Grand Ville Brougham Convertible are worthy additions to that list. This is an original survivor that presents superbly. It is loaded with creature comforts, and its range-topping V8 guarantees respectable performance. The Grand Ville is listed here on eBay in Ormond Beach, Florida. The seller set a BIN of $22,500 with the option to make an offer.
Pontiac introduced the Grand Ville to its full-size model range in 1971, with cars remaining on showroom floors until 1975. Buyers could choose from three body styles, with the rarest being the Convertible variant. Our feature drop-top rolled off the line during the final production year. Its first owner ordered it in Cameo White with a Deep Red power top. The seller claims it is an original survivor, with the previous owner protecting it from everything life and Mother Nature could throw at it. The paint retains an impressive shine, and any imperfections are too minor to be visible in the supplied photos. The top is in excellent condition, and although the top boot has shrunk, the seller believes that time in the sun would allow the new owner to stretch it into shape. Those vast panels are as straight as an arrow, and there is no evidence of rust. The trim and tinted glass present exceptionally well for a survivor with almost five decades under its belt, and the damage-prone hubcaps are virtually perfect.
One of the potential downsides of owning a classic Convertible is that there is nowhere to hide a substandard interior with the top down. That isn’t a concern with this Pontiac because its condition is superb. The Cameo White exterior is perfectly complemented by White upholstery that is free from wear, stains, and yellowing. The carpet is excellent, the dash is spotless, and the pad hasn’t succumbed to harsh UV rays. A retro-style stereo occupies the factory radio’s traditional spot, but that is the only visible addition. The Grand Ville is a luxury model, making its numerous creature comforts unsurprising. The new owner receives air conditioning, power windows, power locks, a six-way power driver’s seat, cruise control, and a tilt wheel.
Those ordering a 1975 Grand Ville could choose from two V8 powerplants. This Convertible’s original owner selected the range-topping 455ci motor, delivering 200hp and 345 ft/lbs of torque. However, with a curb weight of 4,676 lbs, the Grand Ville needed every available pony to produce respectable performance. There was no manual transmission option, with this classic featuring a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic and power assistance for the steering and front disc brakes. The engine bay presents exceptionally well for a survivor of this age and doesn’t flatter to deceive. The seller states it runs and drives beautifully, with the engine and transmission as smooth as silk.
The Grand Ville graced Pontiac showrooms for five years, with the last rolling out the door in 1975. The Convertible is the rarest version, although 1975 was its most successful. The company sold 27,652 Grand Villes that year, but only 4,519 were the drop-top. This one is a genuine survivor, and its relative rarity makes it worth preserving. They have been one of the star performers in the classic market during the past year, with values climbing by around 20%. The seller’s price looks competitive compared to recent sales results, and with summer just around the corner, now could be the ideal time to park this gentle giant in your garage.
The epitome of a boulevard cruiser! Long, low, and sleek, what a beauty! Viewing it with today’s sensibilities, was it efficient? No, was it roomy for its’ size, No; but does it have presence YES!!! There will never again be such style produced by auto manufacturers! GLWTA!! :-)
For me the grand ville was boring to look at and missed the Bonnie. I do have a 455 out of a 74 grand ville that i built up for a 63 GP for fun.
A BIG Luxury car with all of the toys ! .Look at the size of that engine !! I’ll bet the fuel economy is less than 10 m.p.g. They obviously werent thinking about economy when they built these boats but rather luxury !! The ride is sensational and like the Buicks , you can’t even tell your doing 80 m.p.h. on the open highway . They literally float down the interstate ! 1975 was the last Grandville produced and by 1977 all of GMs cars were downsized for improved fuel economy . Hopefully this beautiful luxury car will get a new owner soon .Happy Motoring !
Takes up 2 time zones. I love it.
NICE! I had a 73 that on a cold February night long ago in icy weather, I slid off the road and over an embankment and landed nose first. The car bent at the point forward of the doors, both top latches snapped. A long cold walk that night. I also had a dark blue 75, a great running car I sold when I relocated years back. I like 71s and 75s the best.
For me the grand ville was boring to look at and missed the Bonnie. I do have a 455 out of a 74 grand ville that i built up for a 63 GP for fun.
You might be correct as I let my Pontiac convertibles go and retained my Caddies, Buick, and Chevies. One of which has been a daily on and off beater for over 30 years.
I once owned a 74 Grand Ville 4 door black over metallic copper with plush black interior. What a beauty. But a seal broke between transmission and radiator causing black smoke out of exhaust. When radiator cap was removed, looked full of baby poo poop. Pontiac repaired at NC even though out of warranty. Was told this was not uncommon. Some time later my 80 Bonneville Brougham left me stranded when drive train broke. This Convert is a great opportunity for a vehicle unfortunately never to be built again 😕
Our English teacher had one when these were new. Her husband’s pride and joy. Triple white with Blue accents. Traded his ’73 for it. She was lowering the roof for the Homecoming parade and the rear window popped into a pile of crumbs. Never saw happen before or since. This one is a great looking car except for that questionable radio.
These have a scissor top mechanism (along with Centurion/LeSabre, Caprice and Eldorado during this period (1971-1976). It was cable driven (no hydraulics or cylinders) and provided more rear passenger shoulder room – however they had a tendency to break the back window (if the owner wasn’t careful assuring a proper folding, and if the top mechanism was loose and out of alignment).
Mine broke twice (both times with a borrower, not me). This type of top is very finicky and a bit harder to find a competent shop to work on these (to replace the window an at times, the top).
My late friend, John Phillips from San Jose moved to San Francisco and was a member of the Freewheelers Car Club in the 90’s. His ’75 looked exactly like this one and was photographed for several classic car publications. Its CA license plate was WIDETRK.
John was a great guy with many classics who lent me his Grandville while my ’69 MK lll was in the shop. One day after parking in front of the Baghdad Cafe, I tried letting the top down. I was going to eat inside at an empty table while watching it. Just at the point it was folding near the back window it started to pull down unevenly and the motor began making a strange noise. Immediately I reversed the switch, ran inside and called John. My heartbeat was pounding, but he was cool. He reassured me that it probably needed a cable adjustment.
I was grateful and enjoyed my time with it, yet was happy to return it to him.
I actually thought this was my car! It’s an hour from me and I sold my twin of this in 2019. Mine was a 400 though (bored 30 over) and I didn’t have the gauge package. Same colors, mine did have rally IIs, which make these look sportier.
Wonderful car. Was my daily driver from 1989 to 2000, then did 19 years of weekend duty. A surprising number of these are still on the road.
What SUV compares to this car? NONE!
SUVS and crossovers(glorified trucks 🚚) 🤮 have somehow led the public down the PRIMROSE PATH. While there are NO full size traditional luxury CARS being built! One of the many indications that taste is on a downward spiral.
You’re preaching to the choir Rick. Unfortunately with the herd mentality once a few have them then everyone else has to to jump on the bandwagon. That and bean counters running car companies instead of engineers. She is a beauty, like Scotty would say.
To FOX. Sheep following to the Slaughter. Will drive my (Fox based) Town Car as long as I can drive. As for the driving public, as Cpt Kirk said, Beam me up, Scotty. There’s no sign of intelligence here!
Aren’t Town Cars Panther platform?
I would rock this car all over town! Beautiful!
This one rocks, especially with the 455. The front snout looks more subdued than that of 1971-73, and this car looks better and more classy as a result. Not getting the respect of Eldorado and Caprice convertibles of this era; frankly, I haven’t seen too many of these listed, and the buyer could get a real steal of a collectible.
My buddy, a die hard Pontiac guy, had a 1973 Grandville convertible that he let me drive at a big cruise in. That thing was a beast for its size lol. He had me doing burn outs lol.
BTW, His wife drove her 1966 Gold GTO hard top, he drove his awesome 1967 GTO convertible (a Pontiac division show winner) 400 Hi Po, loaded w/a/c, p/w, cruise, etc.
I am a die hard Mopar guy, but I do like Pontiacs
I recently purchased a 73, my fifth GVille convertible. Also owned 2 ‘75’s and 2 other’73’s. I think the 75 looks more finished than the other years but I like all of them!
Wish I had pulled the trigger on a baby blue 75 convertible back in the late 80s. I even paid the selling garage for a compression test of the 455. It checked out. However, I was much younger then, now pushing 70, and had 3 small daughters and didn’t make all that much money. Wish I had. It was about $6,500 for a mint example. Today, I am retired and work at a new car dealership, where all we sell is overpriced, computer controlled trash that just breaks, breaks and breaks. The mechanics are fed up with modern junk. My newest vehicle is my 2003 Grand Marquis, which I can fix myself. No new cars for me. Like everything else today, new vehicles are junk.
A real Luxury car with all of the toys ! Just look at that engine ! General Motors wasn’t thinking about ” economy ” when they built the Pontiac Grandville but rather on luxury and comfort .These boats literally float down the highway and like the Buicks , you can’t even tell your doing 80 m.p.h. until the safety sentinel goes off ! 1975 was the last year for the Grandville as G.M.downsized two years later for better fuel economy . Hopefully this beauty will find a new home ! Happy Motoring
Wow! I miss my ’75 convertible (Roman red w/black interior) that I bought in ’85 in Honolulu. Cruising Waikiki was a blast and the 400 was more than adequate.
When I got orders stateside, had it shipped to SoCal and drove it to El Paso. Wish I had known how few of these were produced.
Black top+ black vinyl was hot as heck though!
Beautiful car! It ticks all of my boxes. The seller shouldn’t have any trouble getting their price. The new owner will be fortunate, too.