When I look at this 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix, the first words that pop into my head to describe it are dusty and crusty. However, that crustiness doesn’t seem to translate into major issues with rust, so it is a project car that is worth taking a look at. Barn Finder local_sheriff has really had the radar working overtime lately, and I really appreciate the effort involved in referring cars like this through to us. Thank you so much for that, local_sheriff. Located in Pipe Creek, Texas, the Grand Prix is listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $3,800 for the Pontiac, but the option is available to make an offer.

If you look past the heavily baked Saddle Tan paint, the Pontiac looks to be quite solid. If it has spent the majority of its life in Texas, then that shouldn’t be a big surprise. I am not for one minute saying that it’s rust-free, but it looks to be essentially solid. The owner says that it is very solid, and while I can see some rust visible in the lower quarter panel and bottom corners of the door on the driver’s side, the rest of it appears to be free of issues. There is Bondo in evidence around the car, so I would like to know what’s happening under that. But if the car is going to have to be stripped of the old paint anyway, grinding out the Bondo wouldn’t represent a lot of extra work. The factory tinted glass all looks like it is in good condition, and while the Pontiac wears the fantastic 8-lug wheels, they will require some restoration work.

When you look inside the Grand Prix, you really gain an insight into just how much damage the Texas sun can inflict upon vinyl. The interior is complete and original, and while some items look like they could be restored, the next owner is going to face the task of replacing every upholstered item inside the car. The good news is that items such as the center console look like they will restore okay, and as I said, at least it’s complete. Even amongst all of the devastation and destruction, it appears that the Pontiac comes with factory air conditioning, power windows, a power driver’s seat, and a tilt wheel.

A further piece of positive news with the Grand Prix is that not only is it mechanically complete, but it does run. The owner does say that the fuel system will need repairs before the car can be driven, but it isn’t clear just what this will involve. Powering the Pontiac is the 389ci V8, producing 303hp. The transmission is the 3-speed Roto Hydramatic, while the Pontiac is also fitted with power steering and power brakes. Being a relatively heavy car at 3,925lbs, instant acceleration was not the forte of the Grand Prix. However, the car possesses a surprisingly aerodynamic body, and the standard 389 was well and truly capable of pushing the car along to an official top speed of 127mph. If you scored a tri-power version, this increased to 137mph. Neither figure would be classed as shabby.

If this Pontiac Grand Prix is as solid as it would appear to be, then the owner’s claim that it could be driven essentially as it is would seem to be conceivable. If the next owner chooses to restore it, then the end result should be a vehicle that would not only attract plenty of attention, but that owner would potentially be the envy of their neighbors. As I said at the start of this article, this Pontiac Grand Prix appears to be dusty and crusty, but it appears to be a solid car that would be worthy of a restoration. Even at the BIN price, it would represent a fairly affordable entry-level restoration project. If the new owner was willing to undertake a reasonable amount of the manual work themselves, it is entirely possible that it could be restored and returned to the road at a very reasonable price. That makes it a project that is well worth considering.