Vehicle Description
A true premium range-topping full-sized coupe, this 1962 Pontiac
Grand Prix is the car that launched the legend. So when you can get
a hardtop in a terrific color combo, great classic features and big
upgrade to a tri-power V8, then you know this is one special
classic.
Pontiac really understood how to bring performance and luxury in
equal measures. They decided to really showcase this in '62 with
the introduction of the Grand Prix. The Wide Track look was really
taking effect with the quad headlights, broad split grille, and
taillights that were pushed all the way to the corners. And with
all this sheetmetal, we love the upgrade to a professional
application of a sophisticated deep blue that also has a nice
metallic radiance. Not only does it look great on its own, but also
it provides a cool contrast to bring even more attention to the
white hardtop roofline. The details are premium, too, with
well-integrated chrome bumpers, stylish badging, and Pontiac's
distinct 8-lug wheels really help make this a true boulevard
king.
Inside is more of the merging of sporty and premium. You see this
best on the seats. The bright white looks to be part of a fresher
investment, and there's blue carpeting and a blue dash to really
give you a similar color theme as the exterior. Not only do you get
bucket seats up front, but the premium texture style was exclusive
to the Grand Prix. And it's all done in a supple leather! There's
plenty of room in the back to carry family and friends, and they
even have a fold-down armrest when they want individual comfort.
The curved windshield, ultra-wide dash, and stylish center console
give this a feeling of expansive luxury. Plus, everything from the
AM radio to the center-mounted tachometer are working in this
well-maintained interior. There are even some terrific upgrades
that have been well integrated. For example, this has a
factory-style air conditioning setup that's running on modern R134a
refrigerant (it will need servicing to function again.) There are
AutoMeter Sport-Comp auxiliary gauges added to the dash to give you
the full picture of what's going on under the hood.
To live up to the Grand in the Grand Prix's name, Pontiac gave
these their best V8s. The top-dog was the 421 cubic-inch unit. This
one goes one step further than factory ever did in the inaugural
year, and now it also has Pontiac's famous triple set of dual
barrel carbs. And every Pontiac fan know the three little polished
air grabbers on top of a big V8 mean Tri-Power. This engine bay has
been treated with proper care, and so you have the right classic
pieces, right down to the fender-mounted glass washer refill
bottle. But upgrades like the Pontiac cast valve covers and the
Griffin aluminum radiator also tell you the investment was about
keeping this a great cruiser, too. Then you add in great features
like the three-speed automatic transmission, power brakes, power
steering, and a supple ride. It's this fast moving and luxury
cruising attitude that makes the coupe so desirable.
We have notes on this car that say this was given a complete
frame-up restoration in 2010, and there's a terrific quality over
every inch to back up this feeling of a solid investment. It all
means this is your chance to get a prime example of the first-ever
Grand Prix. Call now!