1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Award Winning Show Car! Not Gto Or Ttrans Am on 2040-cars
Rochester, New York, United States
Transmission:Turbo 400
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:U/K
For Sale By:Private Seller
Fuel Type:GAS
Mileage: 48,033
Make: Pontiac
Sub Model: model J
Model: Grand Prix
Exterior Color: Green
Trim: Base
Interior Color: Green
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows
I am offering at auction, my prized 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J award winning show car.
You are looking at quite possibly the most beautiful and highly detailed Pontiac Grand Prix in existence. Designed and built for the purpose of competing at shows and winning. This is truly a "1 of a kind" vehicle.
I am the second owner of this classic GP. I purchased it 10 years ago from the estate of the original owners widow in Long Beach California, where it spent its entire life. The original owner purchased it new from Casey Beckham Pontiac of Anaheim California. This was a solid unmolested survivor with only 39000 miles showing at the time of my purchase. It had sat untouched in dry storage after the death of its original owner. It was very presentable when I received it , still carrying all of its original lacquer paint . This car had never seen a body shop! But time had aged it somewhat. It ran and drove fine for the first year of my ownership. However early in 2004 I set out to make this GP a star! It was disassembled and given a complete body-on-frame restoration. I did not find it necessary to remove the body shell from the frame and wanted to preserve that originality. everything else was disassembled, removed, cleaned and rebuilt or replaced with the best parts available. Every nut ,bolt, clip, retainer, etc was addressed. I wanted this car to be a true standout of detail for show competition. And I also wanted a fully dependable "as new" classic for occasional cruising!
Please note , And I STRESS, This was NOT a barn car or "throw together" for the purpose of a "flip" for profit. This was a serious labor of love for the classic car hobby. I have driven my GP approx. 9000 miles since restoring, and enjoyed every minute behind the wheel. Make no mistake this is a show car that CAN be driven anywhere with complete confidence.
I have won more awards than I have walls and shelves to display them! This includes two wins at the prestigious Adirondack Nationals in Lake George NY. My GP was also featured on invitation at the 2012 International Auto Showcase at the New York State fairgrounds in Syracuse NY. This car turns heads and gets attention wherever it goes. Not just another GTO, Firebird or Camaro ,this is a very unique car, that brings back memories to everyone who sees it.
I have truly enjoyed all of my experiences with this beauty, however my wife and I are planning for retirement in a year or two and my interests are changing. It is for this reason that I feel that it is time to let someone else care for and enjoy my creation. I have outlined the car in specific detail.
Body; Rust free California car. All original sheet-metal including floor and trunk pans. Original factory lacquer stripped and refinished in its original color of "Palisade Green" Base/Clear PPG products. NOTE: the body was painted apart to achieve a seamless finish. NO TAPE LINES! All jambs are smooth and glossy. All body panel seams are perfect crisp original. Panel alignment is perfect, all body gaps even and consistent. Vinyl top was replaced with an NOS correct pebble-grain Pepper Green top. This was a find , as this particular color top had been out of production for about 15 years! All bright trim straightened and polished. Bumpers are re-plated in custom Show-Chrome. All weather-stripping replaced with Soft-Seal. Windshield was replaced for some small scratches and the top shading was discolored. All other glass is perfect, no scratches! doors ,hood and trunk open and close perfectly, "as new".
Interior: Pepper-green upholstery is 90% original and as new. Dash, door panels and console are perfect. I small crack in console on curve behind shifter. Near impossible to see. Console cover lid was correctly recovered. Carpets and rear package tray are new. Custom made matching carpet Pontiac logo floor-mats, have never felt shoes, always covered when in use. Instrument panel is clear and crisp. I added the correct factory Rallye gauge cluster. The clock works when it feels like it! Factory AM/FM radio is in place and works but was disconnected in favor of a Sony AM/FM/CD stereo receiver hidden under the drivers seat and operated with a wireless remote control. There is an Alpine V-12 neatly installed in the trunk behind the back seat. A pair of Kicker 6X9's reside under the rear deck and are invisible under the mesh package tray. There is a pair of 1 " Pyle super tweeters at the top of the "A" trim. There is also a Pioneer 6 disc CD changer neatly and conveniently mounted in the trunk. Its remote is on the inside of the console lid. All of the stereo is virtually invisible until you turn it up! All seatbelts and shoulder harnesses are perfect. The car has power windows that work perfect and tight.
Trunk; All original pans. Floor refinished in correct speckle paint and body color where correct. New mat and cardboard fillers. Original jack . Brand new spare tire on correct 14"X7" rallye wheel.
Undercarriage and suspension; Completely disassembled. All parts cleaned. All control arms, sway bars, brake backing plates sandblasted and powder coated. Floor pans cleaned and painted single stage body color. Frame painted with Eastwood satin chassis black. All bushings replaced with Energy Suspension Urethane. boxed rear lower control arms and rear sway bar added. New TRW coil springs. New KYB Gas-Adjust shock absorbers. All new Moog or TRW ball-joints, tie rod ends and sleeves, center link , idler arm. Power steering box cleaned and re-sealed. New brake flex hoses. All new brake components. I replaced the 10 bolt open rearend with a correct 12 bolt. Cleaned , painted with Eastwood semi-gloss. New Richmond posi-traction differential . Nos GM 3.31 gears. all new bearings and seals.
Engine, Transmission; Born-with, matching number "XH" code 350 Hp 400 Pontiac. Disassembled , thermo-cleaned, bored .030 and honed. Crank cleaned ,measured magna-fluxed and polished. Connecting rods re-sized to original spec. Entire assembly balanced. New cam bearings, freeze plugs, gaskets. Sealed power bearings and rings. TRW hypereutectic pistons. mild Crower hydraulic cam & lifters and matyching springs. Melling oil pump. Original #13 heads, thermo-cleaned, trued, hardened exhaust seats installed, valve job. New stock rocker arms and pushrods.
Nothing catches the eye under the hood of a classic Pontiac like the sight of an original Tri-Power, so I sourced a complete setup from a 66' 421 and completely restored it to factory original, right down to the air filters, carb tags, fuel lines and linkage! The engine bay of this car is a jaw-dropper. To keep a factory appearance , I installed a Pertronix ignitor II electronic ignition module in the stock distributor, with an OEM style cap ,coil and plug wires. there is an MSD 6AL ignition box neatly hidden above the driver side inner fender. I wanted it to look as if the factory built it this way, and it DOES! Exhaust is handled by a Jet-Hot coated pair of Hooker Competition headers. A Flow-master American Thunder 2 1/2" exhaust rounds out the system with welded chrome tips. This engine runs like a Rolex watch! Starts immediately and has a very nice subdued rumble. Nice in gear idle quality. Until you call on all three Rochester carbs, and then it comes alive! You can drive this car anywhere. I have taken some highway "joy rides" and it will pull 23 Miles Per Gallon at 65 MPH ! The turbo 400 transmission was given a complete rebuild. I installed a slightly increased stall speed (approx. 2400 rpm) torque converter and a chrome trans pan. The drive-shaft was sandblasted and painted and received new U-joints and was balanced. Engine and trans mounts are new. A correct Delco-Morraine brake booster and master cylinder was installed. There is also a new heater core, all belts ,hoses and "tower-style clamps". A new Delco A/C compressor was installed as the original was frozen. All other A/C components were checked and re-installed. However I have never had the system charged. I could not bring myself to take this to a shop where someone else would be leaning across the fenders! Correct style OEM Pontiac chrome valve covers were used. The alternator is also chrome. A new 4 row radiator keeps this beauty running around 170 degrees. Also a new Heavy Duty fan clutch. No cooling issues! Delco rebuilt starter, new battery cables and High Capacity Delco Energizer battery. I had the hood hinges powder coated in a very attractive gun-metal finish.
The Rest; The GP currently rides on traditional polished 15" X 7" American Torque Thrust wheels with BFGoodrich radial T/A's. I also have ,and will include all 4 original correct 14" x7" PMD Rally II wheels. These are fully restored and complete. Over the years I have switched back and forth between these wheels. The car looks GREAT either way! There is a Holley red electric fuel pump neatly hidden above the rear axle. If you want to open up the "triples" I did not want to risk the stock mechanical pump not keeping up.
More; Every nut and bolt was either blasted and painted or replaced with a correct piece. I have the build-sheet which goes with the car. I am also including the original owners manual and two Original show room brochures. I also have a 4" file of receipts that will go with it.
Even More! As I am done , at least for a while, with the car show hobby, I will include with this car the entire display setup shown in the indoor show photos. This includes the special drive up ramps, stancions and rails, mirrors, lighting and all custom made wiring . The only thing seen in these photos NOT included are my awards, and custom signs, which are "keep sakes". I spent over 2K on this display alone, and I am including this as a bonus for the new owner.
In summary, you will not find a more completely restored, and specifically detailed Pontiac anywhere. This car runs and drives like no vehicle you have ever driven. Smooth ,tight and solid with the feel of pure American muscle! And it needs NOTHING to Cruise, Show and WIN!!
Do NOT hesitate to bid on this one of a kind Pontiac. Please check my 100% positive feedback and you will see that I am a die-hard Pontiac enthusiast. You WILL NOT be disappointed. I have set a very modest reserve for a classic of this caliber. this particular body style Grand Prix is appreciating in value at a fast pace. And you will not find one nicer! GOOD LUCK! I have posted as many pictures as ebay allows. If you are seriously interested in this car , please contact me via E-mail and I will send you a link to 100 detailed photos. Also if you have a feedback rating less than 20 or ANY negative feedback please contact me before bidding . I ask this to insure that you fully understand the terms and conditions of this auction. If you do not comply with this , I will be forced to cancel your bid.
Terms and Conditions; PLEASE read CAREFULLY and COMPLETELY!! I only run honest professional auctions, I truly appreciate the same from all potential buyers. Bid only if you intend to buy . Have all of your funding in place before bidding. Make sure you have permission from your spouse/significant other to buy a classic car. Ask all questions prior to bidding. I try to be thorough with my descriptions but sometimes I miss something. I will answer all questions promptly. A bid on this auction constitutes a legal binding contract to purchase. Also being the winning bidder obligates you to complete the transaction. It does not buy you the right to come and see if it is what you want. If you want to see the car in person I welcome any and all to come and see it before the conclusion of the auction.
Buyer is responsible for shipping/ transportation cost and arrangement. I will assist in your arrangements in any way possible, just give me a heads up. You can definitely drive this car anywhere with confidence. If you choose to fly in and drive home I will be more than happy to pick you up at the Greater Rochester Monroe County Airport. I welcome international buyers, but you are held to the same terms and conditions set forth here. U.S. FUNDS ONLY! And you must arrange your own shipping.
If the reserve is met the winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end. A deposit of $2000.00 Via Paypal is required within 24 hours of auction end. Full payment must be in my hand within 7 days of auction end. Accepted methods of payment are bank wire transfer (preferred) or cash in person. Any and all checks will be held until fully cleared before release of the car or ownership documents. I have a clear title in hand for this vehicle .Upon clearance of full payment I will overnite the ownership to you. PLEASE have you money available before bidding.
Once the vehicle is paid for I would prefer the vehicle be picked up ASAP. I know that jobs ,life, transport delays etc. do come into play. Please give me a reasonable time-frame .The vehicle is in a secure storage facility. However ,I strongly recommend that upon completion of the transaction that you place insurance in your name on the car. I will not be held responsible once the paperwork changes hands. I will do whatever I can to assist you in this purchase.
I reserve the right to end this auction at any time as the vehicle is for sale locally. I have described this vehicle honestly and completely to the best of my knowledge. However it is a used car and therefore sold AS/IS. Anyone found tampering with or interfering in any way with this auction will be reported to ebay, and local authorities and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Please lets keep it professional.
Once again , please ask all questions prior to bidding . Check my 100% positive feedback and BID WITH CONFIDENCE!! And don't forget, if you are seriously interested in this car , nE-mail me and I will send you a link to 100 more photos!!!
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY BIDDING on my Beautiful Pontiac Grand Prix!!!
Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale
2006 pontiac grand prix supercharged / fully loaded(US $4,500.00)
1969 pontiac grand prix base 6.6l model j(US $8,000.00)
2007 pontiac grand prix gt sedan 4-door 3.8l(US $8,500.00)
1977 pontiac grand prix lj very clean, runs great, cold air, loaded, great price
2004 pontiac grand prix gtp sedan 4-door 3.8l(US $6,900.00)
Gt 3.8l cd supercharged traction control front wheel drive temporary spare tire(US $5,700.00)
Auto Services in New York
Websmart II ★★★★★
Wappingers Auto Tech ★★★★★
Wahl To Wahl Auto ★★★★★
Vic & Al`s Turnpike Auto Inc ★★★★★
USA Cash For Cars Inc ★★★★★
Tru Dimension Machining Inc ★★★★★
Auto blog
Junkyard Gem: 1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Wed, Nov 2 2022If you like affordable, mid-engined two-seaters, the 1980s were your decade. Fiat (and, a bit later, Bertone) offered the X1/9, Toyota sold MR2s, and even General Motors got into the act by creating the Fiero. Available from the 1984 through 1988 model years, the Pontiac Fiero showed plenty of promise but ended up being mostly disappointing, in some ways echoing the career of the Chevy Corvair of a couple of decades earlier. Today's Junkyard Gem is a once-spiffy 1986 Fiero GT, found in a self-service yard near Denver, Colorado. After a long and painful development period stretching all the way back to John DeLorean's XP-833 Banshee (which ended up being a major influence behind the original Opel GT), the Fiero finally debuted in 1983 as a 1984 model. The top-of-the-model-range GT appeared the following year. The Fiero was built as a notchback coupe and as a fastback, with all the GTs being the latter type. I couldn't get the engine lid open, but this car would have left the assembly line (in Pontiac, Michigan) with a 2.8-liter V6 rated at 140 horsepower. This car has a five-speed manual transmission, making it a credible rival for Toyota's MR2. The 1986 MR2 was less powerful than the Fiero GT (112 horsepower versus 140), but also scaled in significantly lighter (2,459 pounds against the Pontiac's 2,780 pounds). The MR2 also cost less, priced at $11,298 while the Fiero GT cost $12,875 (that's about $30,540 and $34,805, respectively, in inflation-adjusted 2022 dollars). Meanwhile, the $6,998 Honda Civic CRX two-seater lured away many potential Fiero buyers despite being a front-engined/front-wheel-drive car, and the $7,186 Ford EXP/Mercury LN7 also put a dent in Fiero sales. I can't find a price for the 1986 Bertone X1/9, but it cost a hard-to-believe $13,990 in 1984. GM still was using five-digit odometers in many vehicles by the middle 1980s, but this Fiero has a six-digit unit and thus we can see that it nearly achieved 150,000 miles during its driving career. The 1984-1987 Fiero suffered from a parts-bin suspension design, with the front suspension borrowed from the Chevrolet Chevette and the entire rear transaxle/suspension assembly lifted from the front end of the Chevrolet Citation. For the 1988 model year, GM finally spent the money to design an improved Fiero-specific suspension … and then promptly put a halt to production.
Junkyard Gem: 1968 Pontiac Catalina sedan
Wed, Aug 14 2019During the late 1960s, General Motors ruled the American car landscape, growing so dominant that the federal government considered antitrust action to break up the company. The General offered sporty Corvettes and muscular GTOs and rugged pickups and opulent Fleetwoods, sure, but the fat part of the sales numbers came from the bread-and-butter full-sized sedans and coupes, which boasted superior engineering and modern-looking styling; in 1967 alone, the Chevrolet Division moved 972,600 full-sized cars, and that's not even counting the 155,100 full-sized Chevy station wagons that year. Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobile sold the same big cars with division-specific engines and bodywork, and they flew off the showroom floors. For 1968, the entry-level full-sized car from Pontiac was the Catalina, and I've found an example of the most affordable version of the most affordable big Pontiac for 1968, discarded in a northeastern Colorado wrecking yard about 50 miles south of Cheyenne, Wyoming. A '68 GM full-sized coupe, convertible, or even a four-door hardtop might be worth the cost and effort of a restoration, but a no-options base-trim-level post sedan with rust and plenty of body filler just won't get many takers these days. Like so many vehicles that sit outside for decades on the High Plains, this one is full of rodent nests. I wouldn't want to work on the interior of this car without a respirator and a lot of work with a shop-vac, because hantavirus is a significant danger in these parts. Alfred Sloan's plan to offer a stepladder of prestige for GM buyers, in which your first new car was a Chevrolet and you moved up through Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick until you became sufficiently prosperous for Cadillac ownership, worked brilliantly for decades. In 1968, the Catalina was a notch above its Impala sibling on the Snob-O-Meter, with the sedan starting at $3,004 (about $22,600 in 2019 dollars). In fact, the V8-equipped 1968 Chevrolet Impala sedan listed at $3,033, and the Oldsmobile Delmont 88 went for $3,146, so the lines were beginning to blur between the relative positions of the lower-end GM divisions by this time. The base engine in the 1968 Catalina was a 400-cubic-inch (6.5 liter) V8 rated at 265 horsepower and enough torque to tow an aircraft carrier.
Remember when Pontiac made a Trans Am Kammback grocery getter?
Thu, Nov 8 2018Despite muscle cars having strong reputations as some of the most impractical cars one can buy, they've occasionally had one of the most useful and practical features a car can sport: a hatchback. In the 1980s, General Motors' Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird had one, and it added respectable utility to the sports cars. But the people at GM thought they could make the F-Body cars even more useful. So, after a few clay-model experiments, Pontiac built three examples of an extended-roof 1985 Pontiac Trans Am Kammback concept. Spotted by GM Authority, one of these Trans Am Kammbacks (although "shooting brake" seems like the more apt descriptor) is going on the block at the Mecum Kissimmee auction in early January 2019. Reportedly only three of these prototypes/experiments/test mules were built to driveable specs, and this example, VIN No. EX4796, has additional history that might make it the ultimate example. According to Mecum, the show car, which has made appearances at numerous auto shows, also spent some time at the race track — just not as a participant. It was used as a pace car for PPG and IMSA racing and temporarily had a light bar and "two-way communications equipment." Following its pace duty, and after GM stopped the project from going any further, it was put into Pontiac Engineering's private collection for 13 years. Famous Michigan car collector and Pontiac dealership owner John McMullen then bought the car. He eventually sent it to Pontiac specialist Scott Tiemann for a full restoration to the gorgeous condition it is in today. As seen in the photos, the Trans Am features white paint over a gray leather interior. It houses a 5.0-liter V8 under the hood and has a five-speed manual transmission. The wild concept is rare enough to be super cool, but we can't help but think of an infinitely more practical, more modern, more powerful, and arguably more interesting car we'd rather have. Manual Cadillac CTS-V Sport Wagon in Black Diamond anybody? Or, if you don't care about the extra doors, perhaps the Callaway's Corvette AeroWagen is more applicable. Either way, we're in full support of any shooting brakes we can find. Related Video: This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings.