Grand Prix

BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix 421

UPDATE – While this car is a factory 421, the seller now believes the engine that is in the car is a 389. Pontiac introduced its new Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance coupe. It established itself… more»

Flatbed Find: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix

For more than 40 years, the Grand Prix filled several roles in the Pontiac lineup, most notably as a performance-oriented personal luxury car. After its beginning in 1962, the automobile grew quickly in popularity, more than doubling its sales… more»

Tropical Lime Green: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix

Though it was launched in 1962 as a personal luxury car with a performance twist, the Pontiac Grand Prix didn’t receive its own body until 1969. And the public would respond enthusiastically by buying 112,000 copies versus the 32,000… more»

BF Auction: 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Sport Coupe

Pontiac introduced the Grand Prix in 1962 as a full-size performance grand tourer. The badge soldiered on until 2008, but this 1963 example is a gem. It is a two-owner classic that has been stored for years. It needs… more»

No Reserve: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2

There was a time when aerodynamic efficiency had no place in automotive design. Early attempts to tackle what many saw as a black art often received a negative buyer response. Even later attempts sometimes suffered the same fate, although… more»

Original 400: 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

As the sixties were beginning to draw to a close, Pontiac’s General Manager John DeLorean was at the top of his game, and it was he who stepped in and decided the Grand Prix needed a redesign for its… more»

NASCAR-Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe

With significant effort, General Motors brought special aerodynamic G-bodied Chevrolet and Pontiac coupes to market in 1986. Dreams of dominating NASCAR’s high-speed ovals like the Daytona Motor Speedway drove the complete redesign of the rear to accommodate this long… more»

Sweet Survivor: 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

The personal luxury car segment of the market was hot in the 1960s and 1970s. One of the leaders was the Pontiac Grand Prix, which debuted in 1962 and ran through 2002 as a coupe. As conceived, the auto… more»

Misbadged Beauty: 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J

Rocco B. sent us this gorgeous 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix J. It is listed here on Craigslist for $26,000. The odometer is said to read 68k miles and it is located in Longmont, Colorado north of Denver. The car… more»

Dirt Cheap: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

It is hard to argue that Pontiac did not start the personal luxury car craze with its introduction of the third generation Grand Prix in 1969. Pontiac’s fourth generation Grand Prix was built from 1973 to 1977 and sold… more»

1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SSJ Reproduction

The “personal luxury car” niche – four-seaters with sporty characteristics and high-quality trim – was in full swing by the time the 1970s rolled around. John DeLorean contributed to the trend when he redesigned the Pontiac Grand Prix in… more»

Well-Loved 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix

Sometimes a gem of a car comes along and it is evident that it has been well-loved during its ownership. Many thanks to Larry D. for bringing us this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is listed for sale here… more»

Almost Mint! 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

By the late ’80s, many youthful car buyers had no memory of the classic muscle car age, and manufacturers rebranded “excitement” as something related to style and image rather than metrics like acceleration. Against that backdrop, this 1989 Pontiac… more»

65k Mile 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model-J

Sitting in the arid suburbs of Las Vegas, is this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car is listed for sale here on Craigslist for $9,000. It is said to be a 65,000-mile example that is well-optioned and runs great…. more»

Reggie Jackson’s 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power is For Sale!

I admit I know as much about baseball as rocket science and brain surgery. However, even I know who the legendary Reggie Jackson is. His illustrious career spanned twenty-one seasons, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of… more»

50K Mile: 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ

A 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix used to be a common site on the streets in the late 1970’s and in high school parking lots of the 1980’s. As a kid, my neighbor’s son had a gold 1976 Grand Prix… more»