Offered for sale at the St. Louis Car Museum is a beautifully
preserved, one-owner 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Hardtop finished in
a highly desired triple black color configuration! This ready to
enjoy, factory appointed Grand Prix example is fitted with the
top-of-the-line SJ option package, with power coming from a 455ci
V8 producing 370hp/500 lb. ft. of torque! A gorgeous classic
Pontiac that is fully optioned with all power accessories, air
conditioning, tinted window glass, rear defrost, and so much more!
With only 45,322 miles on the odometer and a single owner history,
we recommend inquiring quickly if in the market for a stand out
classic Pontiac model!
History Of The Pontiac Grand Prix Model:
Under the direction of John DeLorean, the Pontiac Grand Prix found
a dramatic redesign to renew the midsize luxury car. The model was
already competing against the GM-produced Cutlass and Riviera in
sales. The Grand Prix, like the one seen here, also found solid
ground challenging the Ford Thunderbird and Dodge Challenger in the
same intermediate size class. To save in production cost, Pontiac
shard the A-body 118" wheelbase chassis with the Lemans/GTO,
although distinctly different in their body shells. The revised
Grand Prix would have a very pronounced front grill, along with,
the longest hood in Pontiac history! It would originally be offered
with a choice of two 400ci and 428ci V8 variants, with both an S or
SJ trim levels. In 1970, the selection would still include a 400ci
option, but find the 428ci replaced by the 455ci option producing
370 horsepower and a whopping 500 lb. ft. of torque! Today, finding
a highly optioned and well maintained Grand Prix can be quite
challenging, and surprisingly, priced well below their GTO brethren
fitted with similar options. We recommend that anyone ready to
invest in a classic to pay close attention to this marketplace.
While the Trans Am's and GTO's continue to grow in investment
value, one should not lose sight in Pontiac's finer luxury
offerings.
About Our Available 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Hardtop Model:
We are very proud to offer for sale a one-owner 1970 Pontiac Grand
Prix SJ455 Sport coupe finished in Starlight Black with matching
Black vinyl top and Black leather bucket seat interior! This custom
ordered example sold new from Bill Abbott Pontiac on April 24th,
1970 to its original and only owner ever since. He originally
resided in Champaign, IL, before later moving to Fenton, MI, always
protecting his cherished investment from harsh elements. This ready
to enjoy classic retains a 100% numbers matching drivetrain to
include a 455ci-4bbl V8 with Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic
transmission. Options include air conditioning, power disc brakes,
power steering, Delco AM/FM radio with front and rear speakers,
tilt steering column, rear window defrost, 2-speed wipers with
windshield washer, power windows and locks, bucket seats, center
console with glove box and an internal lamp, under hood service
light, trunk lamp, dual outside mirrors, 14" Rally II wheels with
BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, all tinted glass, wheel lip moldings,
rocker moldings, and more!
The uniqueness of the redesigned Grand Prix captures some
attributes found in no other Pontiac model of it's era. For
instance, the door handles offer a flush-mounted design with a
"pop-out" feature typical of custom hot rods built today. They also
found a radio antenna built into the front windshield as to not
steal from the body lines, as well as, the heated rear window and
side door impact beams for added safety. This example was built in
April 1970, and stayed in the care of the original owner all its
life! Today, the odometer shows just 45,322 miles on the odometer.
Recent servicing included a compete transmission drain and fill
with new filter, new battery, air conditioning service in June
2019, along with, all new shocks, tires, radiator and heater hoses
in 2014. And in 2006, a complete brake service with new master
cylinder was conducted.
This is a remarkable example that's believed to be 80% original
exterior paint, has an all original interior, complete original
trunk compartment with factory spare tire, jack, wrench, and
matting material! Also included with the sale of this special Grand
Prix SJ455 model is the original owner's manual, warranty booklet,
Protect-O-Plate, Consumer Information insert, and service records
dating back to 1984. A wonderful example to see in person, and one
even better to enjoy driving down the road! It showcases an
excellent rust free body, original window glass, and certainly one
easily determined to be a one-of-a-kind original example in today's
market! If you are currently on the hunt for a ready to enjoy Grand
Prix model, this is definitely a classic to consider seriously for
astute Pontiac collector!
To learn more about this beautiful classic Pontiac, contact Jon
Faust at (800)957-5707 or by emailing
[email protected].
Finance & Shipping options available to those who qualify!
