1964 Pontiac Grand Prix on 2040-cars
San Francisco, California, United States
Here is a beautiful, rust-free Grand Prix that runs and drives exactly as it should. I am the third owner of this car. I bought it in 1983 and since then it has never spent a night outside, nor has it been wet. I have all receipts and maintenance records for the period I've owned it. It is a California black plate car; I was told it was bought new in Oakland. It has the original 303 HP 389 V8 with four-barrel carb (rated at 425 lbs. torque), factory dual exhaust, a set of excellent eight-lug wheels, and power brakes and steering. It has the correct B.F. Goodrich 850-14 tires. It was repainted in the original Aquamarine. The paint has some blemishes and nicks, and there is a scratch behind the right rear wheel. The engine has been completely rebuilt and has approximately 30,300 miles. The Roto Hydramatic operates perfectly and does not leak. The brakes and battery were replaced last September. I have the owner's manual and shop manuals.
The white interior and headliner are original, with the driver's seat showing a bit of wear. The carpet is also original and worn. The dash pad and steering wheel have no cracks because the car was never left in the sun, and the package shelf and rear speaker look like new. All gauges, including the manifold pressure gauge, work, as do the AM radio and trunk light. The wood on the dash and steering wheel look great, and there are four original T3 headlights. The door panels and glass are in good shape. The window rubber on the left door is worn and the window rattles a little if it's part way down. The heater core is missing, lost years ago by a radiator shop. I never had occasion to use the heater, so I didn't replace it. Take a look at the photos and you'll see (or remember) why these cars were so popular back in 1964. If you have questions, please call me: Robert, 415-242-9404. Winner must provide a $500.00 deposit within 48 hours of winning bid. The balance must be provided by certified bank check or cash within seven days of winning bid. Title will be transferred once funds clear my bank. |
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GM recalling 426,000 sedans over faulty transmission shift cable
Fri, 21 Sep 2012General Motors is recalling some 426,240 sedans that may have a faulty transmission shift cable, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report this morning. The recall concerns a fault within four-speed automatic transmissions equipped on 2007-2010 Saturn Aura models, and 2008-2010 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 models.
The report specifies that tabs on the transmission shift cable may fracture and separate. Such a fault could cause a discrepancy between the actual position of the transmission and the apparent position of the shift lever.
GM is currently working to notify owners of the vehicles in question, and dealers will check and replace shift cables free of charge. Scroll down to read the complete NHTSA report.
This junkyard '91 Grand Am is as hooptie as it gets
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