Vehicle Description
If you want a full-sized '70s luxury cruiser, this 1975 Pontiac
Grand Ville convertible delivers all the right ingredients. First,
it's a big old ragtop, and nothing says you've arrived like a '70s
convertible. Then there's the thumping 455 cubic inch V8, a ton of
power options, and beautiful white paint. Yeah, this sucker was
built to cruise.
It's hard to tell if the paint is a fantastically well-preserved
original paint job or something done a few years ago, but does it
really matter? It looks great, and while it doesn't jump up and hit
you in the nose, it does give the Grand Ville an upscale and custom
look. Our photos don't show it off like the sunlight does, but you
can clearly see that the bodywork is straight and clean, and as a
product of the '70s, finding a rust-free example is paramount.
Pontiac didn't get hung up with excessive trim, so it has a clean,
chiseled look that makes it seem almost sporty, which was surely
the intention. Pontiac's split grille is present in a token way up
front, and that long hood almost has its own horizon when viewed
from the driver's seat; good thing there's a hood ornament out
there for navigation. Nice chrome bumpers, sport mirrors, and
full-width taillights add interest, and all the original badges
remain in place so there's no mistaking this car for anything
else.
Pontiac nailed it with the interior, which features diamond-pattern
seats that are the ultimate in '70s cool. With room for six, this
full-size cruiser doesn't skimp on luxury and delivers that
unbeatable combination of cushy ride and vast interior space that
makes it the ultimate road trip ride. Wood paneling on the dash is
somewhat convincing, and the layout gives the driver fingertip
access to things like the ice cold A/C, cruise control, and the
AM/FM/8-track radio in the dash. Other options include power
windows and locks, a tilt wheel, and a power front seat, all of
which make this car a top-of-the-line piece from GM's excitement
division. The new white convertible top is power actuated as well,
and features a glass rear window that makes it feel a lot more
isolated inside. The big trunk is ready for your next road trip,
and includes a full-sized spare and original jack assembly.
Pontiac's 455 cubic inch V8 really needs no introduction. Renowned
for its torque production, it gives the Grand Ville an effortless
style that eats up the miles without breaking a sweat and pulls the
luxurious convertible around with a great V8 soundtrack. Nicely
maintained and quite correct with a lot of factory components, the
engine bay offers additional evidence that this car has led a good
life and has had a good amount of money invested in it recently.
There's a recent alternator, the A/C has been serviced, and a fresh
master cylinder helps keep the brakes working their best. It's
backed by a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission, and on a car this
big, power steering and brakes were, of course, standard equipment.
The unparalleled ride quality is something that needs to be
experienced to be believed, and it soaks up bumps like an ocean
liner. Classic Pontiac Rally II wheels are fitted big 235/75/15
whitewall radials, which look exactly right.
We'll never see full-sized luxury cars like this, and certainly not
convertibles. With tons of personality and luxury, this Pontiac is
still a first-class way to travel. Call today!