Celebrating our 65 year anniversary! This family owned and operated
business was established in 1960, making us the oldest classic car
dealership in America. Special thank you to all our customers for
entrusting us to park the car of your dreams in your driveway while
preserving automotive history for future generations to embrace and
enjoy.
-Grams family & Volo Museum staff
Full custom Pro Touring build! Butler Built 496 stroker, automatic
overdrive transmission, performance suspension, and a custom
interior. Plus, it's loaded with power options and upgrades. Pay
close attention to the details here because they are both subtle
and profound at the same time!
EXTERIOR: The Iris Blue paint was applied with great attention to
detail. It has just enough metallic flake to make it shimmer in the
lights. All the panels were painstakingly aligned, flush and square
with good gaps that are well above average. The doors close easily
with minimal effort. The rear bumper was painted body color. It was
upgraded with LED headlights. The front grille and rear taillights
are both in fantastic shape. It has dual sport mirrors. The hood
scoops and spoilers really enhance the profile. There is a keyless
entry system with a FOB to unlock the doors. The flush door handles
work nicely as well. All the seams have been filled and the emblems
deleted for a streamlined and sleeker look. Taking it a step
further the builder used new flush mount Fessler glass with new
rubber seals and fuzzy strips too. It's sitting on totally sweet
Foose staggered wheels that are 18" up front and 20" out back. They
are wrapped in performance radial tires.
INTERIOR: Full custom and fabulous! The BMW M3 power seats are very
supportive and comfortable plus the custom upholstery is very
attractive. Blue stitching nicely accents the exterior. The rear
seats are also redone to match and there is a custom full length
center console too. There are cup holders, armrests, EFI
controller, climate controls, charging ports, plus a B&M
slapstick shifter neatly incorporated. The VHX digital/analog
gauges have a scroll button with lots of different options. They
are easy to read and light up blue which is also a nice touch.
There is a custom dash pad and extra air vents incorporated into
the dash. The Bluetooth capable head unit also has hands free
calling plus extra speakers and a big amplifier too. The headliner,
rear shelf, and carpeting were all replaced as well. It also has a
tilt column and an aftermarket wheel with a nice fat grip.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The Butler Built 455 was bored and stroked to
496 cubic inches. Dyno tuned at 464 rear wheel horsepower and 608
ft lbs of torque. It has Edelbrock aluminum heads that were ported
and polished, a custom ground cam, Holley Terminator EFI, Doug's
headers, and a March style serpentine front runner system. It's
equipped with air conditioning, power steering, and Hydraboost
brakes by Willwood. All the hoses and belts were replaced. The
hinges were upgraded with billet strut assist units. The radiator
was also upgraded to a Champion aluminum unit with dual electric
fans. The fender wells, smoothed firewall, and underside of the
fiberglass hood are all painted just like the body.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Fully finished! The underside of the trunk lid
and jamb are painted real nice like the exterior. The weatherstrip
was replaced and a strut assist was added. Inside is all neatly
boxed and upholstered with a big amplifier proudly on display.
Behind the passenger side panel is an Optima red top gel battery
that is properly secured. Under all the panels has a sound
deadener.
UNDERSIDE: The steering system was completely rebuilt including an
upgraded Performance Steering 12:1 power gearbox. The suspension
was also upgraded to Pro Touring status with tubular upper and
lower control arms and Viking 2-stage adjustable coilover shocks.
Frame connectors tie the front to the back and prevent body twist.
The rear leaf springs and shackles look fresh. The brakes were also
upgraded with slotted and drilled discs at all 4 corners that have
Wilwood calipers. All the hoses and lines were replaced. The gas
tank was replaced and now has an external fuel pump. The exhaust
has long tube headers with o2 sensors leading to stainless steel
pipes with x-pipe and stainless mufflers as well. Looking up at the
Butler Built 496 stroker it has an extra capacity oil pan and high
torque starter. The 4L80E electronic overdrive automatic
transmission has a high-performance build that costs almost $5000
and includes a Circle D converter by East transmission. The New
Strange Engineering 9 inch rear end with 3.70 posi gears looks
spotless. The floors are solid and rust free with neatly applied
black paint. The frame was also prepped and painted black plus the
body mounts were replaced.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to work it. This is so we can sell you
the best cars within reason.
This is a Pontiac Historical documented real Formula 400 that has
now been highly, highly upgraded into a beautiful piece of
machinery. It's a pleasure to look at but the real thrill is
getting behind the wheel. Hit the key and hear that custom exhaust
come to life, then mash the gas on a curvy road, you will be glad
you bought this car!
For nearly 30 years, I, Jay Grams, have personally written the
highlights for almost every car in our collection. What I provide
is my professional opinion based on my experience with these
vehicles. However, opinions can vary, and I strongly recommend a
personal inspection to form your own view. Our sales team is always
available to answer any questions you may have. One great option is
to request a personalized walk-around video, where we can showcase
the car and share our team's insights. **Our cars are displayed
within a museum setting. If you are interested in a specific
vehicle, please schedule an appointment with a salesperson to view
it. Without an appointment, there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you decide to purchase a car, your admission will be
refunded, and you'll receive a one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Holley EFI
Air conditioning
Power steering
Hydraboost brakes
4 wheel disc
Strange 9 inch rear
3.70 Posi rear end
Custom suspension
Custom interior
Bucket seats
Center console
Cup holders
Armrests
Custom gauges
Tilt column
Power windows
Power seats
Power door locks
Custom stereo
Finished trunk
Custom wheels
Radial tires
Dual mirrors
Spoilers
Hood scoops
LED headlights
Body mods
