As many of us know, just because a car is rare, does not make it valuable. Sadly, this adage of the car hobby sometimes has unintended consequences, and a truly special car still can’t escape the clutches of low valuation. The Pontiac Grand Prix ASC/McLaren Turbo is one such vehicle where its exceedingly low production numbers hasn’t led to much appreciation within the collector car marketplace, but here’s the good news: it means more of us can actually have a shot at owning a limited-production model like this project Grand Prix listed here on Facebook Marketplace for $2,000.
The seller originally listed this car for $15,000. While ambitious, I can’t say I’m surprised, especially if they weren’t overly familiar with the collector vehicle marketplace. Heck, you just look at the basic spec sheet of the ASC/McLaren Grand Prix, and it’s hard not to see it as a valuable piece of motoring history. The sixth-generation Grand Prix was a great looking car, but the engine options didn’t do much to stir the excitement Pontiac was hoping to create with its lineup. ASC certainly had the chops to take on the project, having created an instant legend i in the form of the Buick GNX.
So they relied on a familiar recipe to create the first-ever Grand Prix ASC/McLaren. A significantly wider stance was added courtesy of gorgeous fender flares; slick gold mesh wheels paired well with the red bodywork; a turbocharged and intercooled V6 engine now kicked out a healthy 205 horsepower; and the interior was loaded with technology features and four dedicated bucket seats. The touchscreen features became commonplace across GM’s higher-end models, and while it’s unlikely this one still works, it’s worth repairing to get the full experience of performance and tech that came standard on the Grand Prix ASC.
And, of course, the wild multi-function steering wheel – who can forget that! The seller notes that this car needs “TLC and a full restoration” and that it’s a one-owner example. Less than 4,000 cars were made, so while it’s not impossible to see another one, it’s also not likely. The sad thing is these were legitimately special cars with clear attempts made to give the Grand Prix the street cred it so desperately needed at the time. ASC has come to the rescue for many companies over the years, and it’s a shame this offering isn’t more appreciated. But like I said above, it could be an amazing opportunity for one of us to buy a collector car for a bargain-basement price.
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