1972 Pontiac Grand Prix

Have owned since December 1973, Purchased Dealer Demo

I purchased the GP from Piehler Pontiac in Rochester NY and it did see one winter. Being I had just turned 18 at the time, it was my first new car. It did have roughly 3,000 miles on it as a dealer demo.

 I started drag racing the car in the summer of 1975 and unfortunately the motor threw a rod with 13,000 miles on it. Back then, the warranty was only 1 Year/12,000 Miles. I purchased a 389 block from a local machine shop, built a new motor including blueprinting/balancing and quite a bit of machine work. The turbo 400 was rebuilt with all heavy duty parts and a Fairbanks manual automatic valve body. I also installed a 3400 stall speed torque converter.

 To finish off the drive line, I installed a 1965 Chevelle 12bolt rear end with 4:56 gears. This housing is 1" narrower from the brake backing plate to the shock mount. Therefore, allowing for 10" M&H slicks to fit under the fenders. Currently, the GP sits on Pontiac Rally Chrome Wheel Vintiques 15"x10" & 15’x7” wheels with Mickey ThompsonP275x60x15 rear tires. Tires have 1000 miles on them.

 Keep in mind this GP is built on a Chevelle/GTO frame, so the rear end bolted right in. Plus, the # 1 spark plug sits behind the front spindle, giving the motor about a 15% setback which allows for amazing weight transfer to the rear wheels.  

 The car ran consistent 12.9/109 MPH. I raced it until the early 80's and won many I/SA Class and Top Stock Eliminator awards. I/SA was at the bottom of Top Stock Eliminator, so everyone had to spot me. Built a new home in 84, kids came along and the GP was in climate controlled storage for a number of years. Brought it back home 6 years ago and just used it to cruise and attend shows.

 Body is very solid with no rust, patches or body filler. One small spot on the trunk about the size of a quarter has a couple of minor bubbles, but paint is still covering it. Paint is probably an 8-9 out of 10 and all white metal chrome is in great shape. Bumpers could be re-chromed but still look good with no rust and dents, just faded chrome. Interior is completely original except for the carpet and a 9 out of 10. Drivers side front seat does have a 6” split in the center seam. Otherwise, no cracks in the dash or door panels. All door, window and trunk weatherstripping looks like new with no rotor cracking.    

The work done below under “Recent Upgrades” was so I could race it again once I retired and moved to Maryland. Quite a few tracks around here within 1 hour. But, given some health challenges and extreme heat here, I just don’t have the energy to maintain the car to be able to race again.

Details:

·        389 block, bored .0060 over

·        Blueprinted and Balanced, lightweight Speed Pro high compression pistons

·        Heads were CC'd, ported and shaved a few 1000's to true them up

·        High Lift/Duration Crane Hydraulic Cam

·        Current torque converter is stock, 3400 was a little too high for the street

·        Turbo400 with Fairbanks manual shift valve body. Shifts hard and chirps tires under normal acceleration

·        1965 Chevelle 12 bolt w/4:56 gear. Heavy duty clutch unit and Moroso spider gears

·        Motor was well lubricated prior to storage in climate controlled garage where we store all of our cars

·        Wheel Vintiques 15"x10" rear wheels, 15"x7" front wheels. Mickey Thompson tires, all new in 2017

Recent upgrades done within the last 3-4 years:

·        Motor Refreshed, maybe has 1000 miles since then. Has not been raced since refresh just to shows and cruise-ins etc.

·        Fairbanks Turbo 400 refreshed at the same time

·        Complete front suspension rebuilt with tubular upper and lower control arms with polyoxymethylene bushings

·        All rear control arms replaced with adjustable upper control arms and polyoxymethylene bushings

·        High volume Holley mechanical fuel pump, including new stainless line from pump to tank

·        Front and Rear brake rebuild and new emergency brake cable

·        New high torque starter

Please ask ALL questions prior to bidding and make sure you have the funds to cover the purchase. All sales final and the winning bidder is expected to pay a $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Remainder of funds via Certified Check or Cash Transfer. Cash Transfer will need to be completed by me contacting your bank with you being present at your bank to arrange the transfer. The car will NOT leave my possession until ALL funds have cleared. Shipping arrangements determined after verification of funds. Car has a clean Maryland title, originally purchased in Rochester NY and we retired to Maryland 2.5 years ago. All sales are final and no warranty expressed or implied.

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