Vehicle Description
1979 Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale. 301 cubic inch V8 engine, HEI
electronic ignition, chrome valve covers, automatic transmission,
cold A/C, power steering, front power disc brakes, 15" slotted
alloy wheels, red exterior, accenting pin stripe, tinted glass, tan
split bench seat interior, Grant Steering Wheel, white faced
accessory gauges, radio delete. The GM G-Body platform is a great
way to get into a collectible vehicle that won't break the bank.
Call us today for all the details on this G-Body Pontiac!
Automotive History: The Grand Prix was a line of automobiles
produced by the Pontiac Division of General Motors from 1962
through 2002 for coupes and 1988-2008 for sedans. For 1979, a new
crosshatch grille and revised taillight lenses were the only
appearance changes made to the 1979 Grand Prix. The same models,
base, LJ and SJ continued as before as did the basic engine lineup
including the 231 cu in (3.8 L) Buick V6 standard on base and LJ
models, the 135 hp (101 kW) 301 cu in (4.9 L) Pontiac V8 with
two-barrel carburetor that was optional on both of those models,
and the 150 hp (112 kW) 301 V8 with four-barrel carburetion that
was standard on the SJ and optional on the other models.
Transmissions remained the same as before with the three-speed
manual standard with the V6 engine on the base model and automatic
transmission optional. The automatic transmission was standard on
LJ and SJ models and all models when a V8 engine was ordered.
Again, the Pontiac V8s were not available in California, where they
were replaced by Chevy 305 cu in (5.0 L) rated at 140 and 160 hp
(120 kW). A new and one-year-only option this year was a four-speed
manual transmission available with the 301 cu in (4.9 L)
four-barrel or two-barrel V8 on all models. Only 232 4-speed/301 V8
cars were built.
