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1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J- 400 Cu. In.- Turbo Automatic-triple Black! on 2040-cars

US $8,650.00
Year:1970 Mileage:30692
Location:

Sevierville, Tennessee, United States

Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
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THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR PONTIAC ENTHUSIASTS. 1970 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MODEL J. THE LAST VEHICLE WITH DESIGN INFLUENCE  BY JOHN DELORIAN, BEFORE HE LEFT PONTIAC. EXCELLENT DRIVER QUALITY CRUISER. THIS VEHICLE IS DEPENDABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE ANYWHERE. PERFECT FOR CRUISING, HOT ROD POWER TOUR, AND ANY PONTIAC OR MUSCLE CAR GATHERING. NICE, STRAIGHT BODY. STARLIGHT BLACK WITH BLACK VINYL TOP. 400 CU. IN. ENGINE, TURBO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TEN BOLT DIFFERENTIAL. FACTORY BUCKET SEAT INTERIOR. CONSOLE WITH THE HIGHLY POPULAR DUAL PATTERN SHIFTER. THE COMPLETE RESTRUCTURE OF THE GRAND PRIX IN 1969 WAS A RADICAL NEW PLATFORM, INTRODUCING THE LONG HOOD, SHORT TRUNK CONFIGURATION THAT WOULD BE COPIED BY MANY MANUFACTURERS AND PROVE TO BE A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL DESIGN.  DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS PRIME EXAMPLE OF A PONTIAC G BODY.

 

The Grand Prix first appeared in the Pontiac line for the 1962 model year, and the full-size Catalina-based Grand Prix sold well through the 1960s. However, by the late sixties, it became painfully obvious to John DeLorian and Pontiac executives that the cumbersome, full size style of the Grand Prix was falling out of favor. For 1969, DeLorean, Pontiac's general manager at the time, ordered the development of an all-new Grand Prix based on a slightly stretched version of the intermediate GM A Body, which was dubbed the G-body.

 

Development of the new intermediate-based 1969 Grand Prix began in April 1967 after a few prototype GPs were built on the full-sized Pontiac platform as originally planned. DeLorean and other Pontiac planners decided to make the switch in light of declining sales of the full-sized Grand Prix in comparison to competition from unique personal cars in both the luxury and sporty car fields including the Ford Thunderbird, Buick Riviera and Oldsmobile Toronado at the luxury end, along with the emerging pony cars such as the Ford Mustang and Pontiac's own new-for-1967 Firebird.

 

To save product development costs, it was decided that while the newest GP would have a unique body shell of its own, the car would use the basic chassis and drive train from the A-body intermediates (Tempest, Le Mans and GTO), in much the same manner Ford created the original Mustang in 1964 using the basic chassis and drive train from the compact Ford Falcon.

 

The gamble paid off for DeLorian. As he had speculated, the purchasing public embraced the new model, reflected in booming sales figures. The 1969 Grand Prix also created a new market segment—the intermediate personal luxury car.

 

 Due to the success of the 1969 Grand Prix, other GM divisions followed suit and introduced similar cars for 1970. The Chevrolet Monte Carlo used the same basic G-body as the GP but with a two-inch shorter wheelbase (116 vs. the GP's 118) and a long hood, though still shorter than the Grand Prix's, but still considered an upscale vehicle for GM's lowest-priced division

 

This successful second generation GP continued until 1972. The third generation model fell victim to the fuel shortages, EPA, federally mandated 5 MPH crash resistant bumpers, and other restrictions that completely removed the performance car aspect of the vehicle. The second generation Grand Prix remains in automotive history books as the only example featuring luxury, style, and performance.

 

 

 

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A FILE OF OVER 100 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTOBUCKET:

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Nice, driver quality paint. Finished in Starlight Black. Black vinyl top is in very good condition. All glass is in very good condition. Single sport mirror with remote. Stainless and bright work in very good condition. Front bumper and grille in very good shape. Rear bumper in average condition. All emblems are present. Pontiac Rally II sport wheels. Firestone Firehawk radial tires.

 

 

 

 

CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW TWO VIDEOS OF THIS VEHICLE  FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTOBUCKET:

 

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BE PATIENT. IT MAKE TAKE 30-60 SECONDS TO LOAD. FIREFOX AND GOOGLE CHROME ARE MORE COMPATIBLE THAN INTERNET EXPLORER.

 

 

Factory Black vinyl bucket seat interior with cloth inserts. Rear seat is in good condition. Passenger bucket seat is also in good condition. Driver bucket needs to be recovered. Headliner in good condition, with a few flaws. Dash is in excellent condition. Gauge faces are clear and easily readable. Carpet and door panels are in very good shape. Weatherstripping is average. Three spoke sport steering wheel. Console and floor shifter, with the Hurst inspired dual pattern on the indicator plates. Full set of seat belts, including shoulder harnesses. Wood grain inserts. Speedometer and odometer. Factory clock. Aftermarket oil pressure, volts, and water temperature gauges mounted discreetly under the dash. AM/FM/Cassette. For added security, there is a master kill switch hidden under the dash. 30,692 miles displayed on the odometer. Actual mileage unknown. Factory air conditioned car, but A/C is non functional. Missing parts in the engine bay.

 

 

Engine and engine bay are nicely detailed. Pontiac 400 Cu. In. engine, not original to the vehicle. Four barrel carburetor mounted on aluminum intake manifold. M/T finned valve covers. Edelbrock chrome air cleaner. HEI ignition. Hydraulic cam and valve train. Headers connect to dual exhaust with Walker Free Flow mufflers. Turbo automatic transmission. Ten bolt rear differential. Power steering. Power disc brakes.

 

 

Trunk is clean and solid. Please view the photos of the undercarriage. Although not show detailed, the bottom of the car is clean and solid as a rock, as well as chassis and suspension.   

 

This is a very nice classic for the money. Don't miss the opportunity to own and enjoy this one.

 

 

Financing is available to qualified buyers at JJ Best Banc. https://www.jjbest.com/default.aspx

Contact Peter MacDonald at 800 872 1965 for more information.

 

Call Randy at 847 456 7726 with any questions.

I have been collecting for over 30 years.  My favorites are classic muscle cars, guitars, rock 'n' roll memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, art, and rare documents.  

 

 

You can see some of my cars that I have had and sold here: http://www.classicmusclecars.com/

 

 

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 A deposit of $500 required within 24 hours of auction end, unless other arrangements are made. Please contact us via telephone or email immediately after end of auction to discuss payment arrangements. Payment in full due within one week of auction end unless other arrangements are made.

 

 

 

 Please follow all the terms of sale for this auction, including deposit and final payment requirements. BUYER MUST ADHERE TO AND ABIDE BY TERMS OF SALE THAT ARE CLEARLY STATED IN THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RENDER THE SALE NULL AND VOID.

 

 WE DESCRIBE VEHICLES TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. HOWEVER, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER TO CONFIRM THIS DESCRIPTION. WE REQUEST AN IN PERSON INSPECTION OF ALL VEHICLES PRIOR TO BIDDING. IF IN PERSON INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE, WE RECOMMEND A THIRD PARTY INSPECTION OF VEHICLE. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ERRORS OR OMMISSIONS DUE TO A “SIGHT UNSEEN” PURCHASE. SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO RETURNS OR REFUNDS. PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BID.

 

 

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