Vehicle Description
After taking a test drive in this 1976 Grand Prix SJ, all I could
muster was "WOW!" The experience of being behind the wheel of this
low-mileage time capsule is beyond description. As I approached the
car, the first thing that caught my eye was the original Athena
Blue Poly paint, which still looked fantastic and exuded a classy
vibe when paired with the pristine white bucket seat interior.
The car's body is incredibly solid and displays straight lines all
around. Walking around and admiring the immaculate paint and body
quality, I couldn't contain my excitement when I opened the trunk.
To my delight, the factory light in the trunk lid still worked, a
testament to the car's exceptional care over its 47-year lifespan.
I also found the spare tire and jack securely in their factory
spots. Lifting the factory trunk mat revealed the original trunk
spackle, still in impeccable condition as the day it left the
dealership.
Upon entering the interior, I noticed that all the interior dome
lights functioned, and the interior appeared as clean as the day
the car rolled off the assembly line. Sitting behind the wheel, I
was thrilled to see the factory clock ticking away, further
confirming the quality of this Grand Prix SJ. Despite the 34-degree
weather, the 400ci engine roared to life after just two pumps of
the gas and idled perfectly. I couldn't resist trying the factory
moonroof, which, to my surprise, worked flawlessly. I also tested
the heater, and all the switches operated as they should, quickly
warming the car and defrosting the windshield. At this point, I was
head over heels for this Pontiac.
The last step was to evaluate how well this 66,000-original-mile
car drove. I turned on the AM/FM 8-track radio, inserted an "The
Best of Elvis" tape, turned up the music, and shifted into drive.
Merely a block down the road, I was smitten. The car drove like a
dream, with power steering making maneuvering effortless, power
brakes providing quick and straight stops, and the windows sealing
tightly without any wind noise. All the gauges on the dashboard
operated flawlessly, and the 400ci engine delivered good power,
while the 400 automatic transmission shifted seamlessly. This Grand
Prix SJ left me astounded, and I didn't want to stop driving it.
What was intended as a brief test drive turned into an extended
journey. Listening to three different 8-track tapes, from Elvis to
1950s country music, this car transformed into a time machine,
transporting me back to a simpler era, leaving me with a warm,
nostalgic feeling and a broad smile on my face.
Some say that time travel is impossible, but those individuals have
never had the pleasure of driving this 1976 Grand Prix Time
Machine.
VIN decodes as follows:
VIN- 2K57N6P252688
2: Pontiac Motor Division
K: Grand Prix
57: 2-door Hardtop Coupe
N: 400 C.I. V8
6: 1976 model year
P: Pontiac, Michigan GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A.
252688: Serial number
