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!!!
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