Vehicle Description
In the 1970s, if you wanted a little performance with your luxury
(or was it luxury with your performance?) then Pontiac was where
you shopped. This 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix is a very nice, 39,587
actual-mileage survivor that neatly combines a strong-running V8
with the best luxury features GM had to offer, all wrapped in some
of the best styling of the decade.
Unlike many of its corporate cousins, the Pontiac Grand Prix didn't
seem to get clumsy-looking as the decade wore on. Instead, the
handsome long nose/short deck profile continued to be a big seller,
and with dramatic elements like the split grille and steeply
sloping rear window, it looked fast but not like a kid's car. The
handsome Oxford Brown paint was resprayed a few year back and makes
this big-body subtle but hard to miss, and it highlights why these
cars were popular then and will likely become desirable collectors'
items in the near future. Note the sweeping front fender line that
continues to just about where the driver sits, then kicks up again
to finish out the quarter panel. That's a line that's been alive
since the early days of sports cars and put to great use by GM in
so many products. It looks awesome and gives lithe proportions to
even a big car like the Grand Prix. Good driver-quality paint
certainly helps, with a shine that's quite impressive, and even
though it shows some signs of use, the car is still very
presentable and attention grabbing. Chrome was a big feature in the
'70s, and the bumpers, trim, and lenses on this Poncho all look
quite good, and you just can't have a luxury coupe in 1975 without
a padded roof.
Sure, the tan and brown interior is pure disco-era flash, but they
didn't skimp on the sport or luxury at Pontiac. Bucket seats mean
there's plenty of room for everyone, and the upholstery is in great
condition, as you'd expect on a car with so few miles. The gauges
are exceptionally cool round units in a wrap-around instrument
panel, flanked by round A/C vents that complete the racy look.
There's nothing here that's been modified or even really used, and
the years have been kind because the door panels, dash pad,
carpets, and steering wheel all look quite good. Even the original
AM/FM radio is still in the middle of the dash, although it's
unfortunately not currently working. This car's originality is also
quite evident in the trunk where it shows factory paint, an
original mat, and what just might be the original spare tire and
jack assembly.
A 455 cubic inch V8 was quite a get on the Grand Prix, and this one
still runs like it should with plenety of horsepower and torque on
tap. The original carb isn't going to win any horsepower contests,
but it's incomparably smooth, proving once again that good original
cars just feel better. The engine bay is highly original and while
it shows some age, there's really nothing it needs to make it ready
for survivor-class competition beyond a good clean-up. The engine
runs smoothly with impressive torque at almost any speed, and it's
a great car for cruising the interstates, where it just loafs along
unobtrusively. It includes a heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission and a 10-bolt rear end, and it appears that much of
the exhaust system is still original equipment save for the
muffler. Standard gold honey-comb wheels look great and wear
225/70/15 BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials to really finish off
the look wonderfully.
Incredibly clean and quite authentic, this car will be a great
feature in preservation classes and reminds us how good cars were
back in the day. Call today!
