1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Rolling Restored Grand Prix 400ci. V8 PS PB Factory A/C

1971 Pontiac Grand Prix base coupe 2-door Description

Vehicle Info

SUMMARY

The beneficiary of a professional, rolling restoration that was completed in 2014
Original 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / .030 overbore / Elderbrock aluminum intake with Elderbrock 750cfm carburetor
Correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
Largely original White vinyl interior / Correct factory air conditioning / Stock AM Radio
Ford medium willow green exterior paint / White top
Sale includes: Restoration receipts / Pontiac Historic Services paperwork/ Historic title / Original heads/ extra chrome bumper / Original bill of sale
Correct power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
10-bolt rear axle / limited slip rear axle / NOS gears
15-inch chrome Rally II wheels /

Like its GTO brethren, the original Pontiac Grand Prix highlighted a unique niche in the new car market. Combining the affordability of the brand's full-size Catalina with the luxury of its line-topping Bonneville, the car proved a relatively simple and very successful formula. That said, by 1971 Pontiac's newest hit was facing serious competition from the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That means cars like this pristine Model J have become seriously scarce. Wrapping 400 cubic inches of original Pontiac V8, rolling restoration, this superb G-Body is a fully documented wonder. And if you're looking for some unique and impressive metal that your bank won't require multiple signatures to finance, it's a prime candidate for your next classic!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Born at GM's ill-fated Lakewood Assembly, this awesome Poncho is the beneficiary of a detailed; rolling restoration that massaged every square inch of its sculpted profile into pristine, show-worthy condition. Completed in 2014, that transformation saw the car's panels stripped all the way down to bare metal. With those surfaces smooth and clean, a thick layer of primer was buried in 1996 Ford Medium Willow Green 2-stage. That PPS was capped in correct white vinyl. And today, this first class hardtop combines the best aspects of storied Tin Indian performance with the kind of old school style.

Tough, understated and attractive, this Grand Prix perfectly defines Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering aggression with sophistication. The front of the car, dominated by a bold beak that's a clear throwback to pre-war Pontiacs, anchors chrome-capped headlights between aggressive corner lamps. Above that beak, a muscular hood balances a familiar tach and correct, recessed wipers opposite a bright arrowhead. Behind that bonnet, NOS stainless frames correct glass while bright mirrors reflect conservative "GRAND PRIX" scripts. And at the back of the car, a heavy bumper founds wide taillights between small reflectors, a small "MODEL J" badge, polished stainless steel exhaust tips and a third "GRAND PRIX" script.

ENGINE

Peer under the long hood and you'll find 400 cubic inches of original Pontiac V8 .030 overbore. At the top of the mill, Elderbrock aluminum intake and an Elderbrock 750cfm carburetor. That air/fuel mixture floods with 6X heads, which hide hardened valve seats under stock rocker and chrome Elderbrock valve covers. Those valves get bumped by a Crower hydraulic cam, which rides above a stock balanced crank. The fires get lit by HEI electronic ignition, which sequences spark between a performance coil, fresh 8mm Hi-Temp Radio Suppression cables and an MSD 6AL amplifier. Below those wires, coated Headman long tube headers make quick work of spent gases. At the front of those tubes, fresh V-belts spin a polished alternator between correct power steering and an old school Frigidaire compressor that's sequenced to correct air conditioning (AC need charging). A high pressure oil pump, a 4-row radiator and a correct aftermarket brake booster keep the fluids flowing. Items like ARP bolts, double roller timing components and a K&N filter round out a stock breather of reliable details. This is a numbers matching car. The heads was replaced with 6x heads. I still have the original heads and will go with the car.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Logging only sunny day miles and car shows since their restoration, this coupe's body-matched floors and chassis are completely free of significant issues and major defects. The stout 400 twists a stock converter, which commands a correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed. That chrome-trimmed torque slinger grinds power to a rebuilt GM 10-bolt, which hides NOS 3.31 gears and a limited slip differential behind a polished inspection cover. That drivetrain rides a stock suspension, which supplements stock sway bars and boxed rear control arms with new coils front and back, Gabriel front shocks, Gabriel air shocks rear and PST Energy Suspension bushings up front and a correct combination of power-assisted discs and drums braking. Turns come courtesy of a rebuilt factory power steering. Factory optioned with dual exhaust, this Pontiac is presently equipped with a 2.5-inch Flowmaster American Thunder system, which balances an H-shaped crossover in front of dual-chamber mufflers. And a quartet of polished Rally IIs, shod with 235/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.

INTERIOR

Open the solid doors and you'll find a largely original interior that's been tweaked where it counts. Front and center, tight white vinyl shrouds a correct combination of bench and bucket seats. The 400's vitals are displayed by familiar Rally Gauges which, along with a correct pushbutton radio and factory air conditioning, hang in a stainless and wood-trimmed dash. Clean carpet floats a correct console, complete with a "GP" branded shifter, between correct foot pedals and tough Pontiac floor mats. At the sides of the car, pliable door panels front correct manual windows. Behind the passengers, a correct trunk lid with remote trunk release. And keeping it old school is an AM radio with one center speaker. WHO NEED MUSIC! LISTEN TO THE EXHAUST NOTE!

PROVENANCE

In addition to official Pontiac Historic Services documentation, our sale include original title. Here's a look at this Grand Prix's pertinent standard and optional equipment:

MODEL 27657: Pontiac (2) Grand Prix (76) 2-door hardtop (57)
TOP GRN: White vinyl top
ENGINE XH: 400 cubic inch V8 that's backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed
TRANSMISSION PW: Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
AXLE AD: Grand Prix rear axle that's fitted with 2.93 gears
TRIM 286: Green trim
LOWER COLOR 45: Palisade Green paint
UPPER COLOR G: Green vinyl top
WHEELS JS: 14-inch Rally II Wheels

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

A01: Tinted glass
A31: Power windows
A51: Bucket seats
B30: Floor carpet
B50: Foam front cushions
B96: Wheel opening moldings
C08: Green vinyl top
C24: Recessed windshield wipers
C60: Air conditioning
D10: Armrest ashtray
D55: Console
GU3: 2.93 gears
JL1: Polished pedal trim
JL2: Power front disc brakes
J50: Power brakes
M40: 3-speed automatic transmission
NA9: Evaporative Emissions System
N10: Dual exhaust
N30: Deluxe Steering Wheel
N41: Power steering
N98: Rally II Wheels
PK2: G78x14 whitewall fiberglass tires
U05: Dual horns
U25: Rear compartment lamp
U27: Glove compartment lamp
U28: Ash tray lamp
U35: Electric clock
U63: Pushbutton radio
LOWER PAINT: Palisade Green paint
TOP: Green vinyl top
TRIM: Green trim
WS6: Grand Prix power assist

ASSEMBLY Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia

SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

An original Owner's Manual

Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
Original heads

One extra rear bumper

Historic title

Original bill of sale

GTOs are nice and Trans Ams are fun, but when was the last time you saw a Pontiac that's as unique and cool as this spotless Grand Prix? Mixing the style and flair of a true sports sedan with the strength and swagger of a fire breathing muscle car, this hardtop has personality in spades! And, thanks to excellent provenance and a detailed restoration, it's primed for the road or the show. Looking for a unique cruiser that has serious style, loads of power and the ability to turn heads wherever it goes? Here's your next classic!

Buyer responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. A deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hour of auction close. A full payment is required within 7 days of auction close.

On Jan-24-17 at 16:00:26 PST, seller added the following information:

Vehicle Info

SUMMARY

The beneficiary of a professional, rolling restoration that was completed in 2014
Original 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 / .030 overbore / Elderbrock aluminum intake with Elderbrock 750cfm carburetor
Correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
Largely original White vinyl interior / Correct factory air conditioning / Stock AM Radio
Ford medium willow green exterior paint / White top
Sale includes: Restoration receipts / Pontiac Historic Services paperwork/ Historic title / Original heads/ extra chrome bumper / Original bill of sale
Correct power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
10-bolt rear axle / limited slip rear axle / NOS 3.31 gears
15-inch chrome Rally II wheels /

Like its GTO brethren, the original Pontiac Grand Prix highlighted a unique niche in the new car market. Combining the affordability of the brand's full-size Catalina with the luxury of its line-topping Bonneville, the car proved a relatively simple and very successful formula. That said, by 1971 Pontiac's newest hit was facing serious competition from the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That means cars like this pristine Model J have become seriously scarce. Wrapping 400 cubic inches of original Pontiac V8, rolling restoration, this superb G-Body is a fully documented wonder. And if you're looking for some unique and impressive metal that your bank won't require multiple signatures to finance, it's a prime candidate for your next classic!

BODYWORK/TRIM

Born at GM's ill-fated Lakewood Assembly, this awesome Poncho is the beneficiary of a detailed; rolling restoration that massaged every square inch of its sculpted profile into pristine, show-worthy condition. Completed in 2014, that transformation saw the car's panels stripped all the way down to bare metal. With those surfaces smooth and clean, a thick layer of primer was buried in 1996 Ford Medium Willow Green 2-stage. That PPS was capped in correct white vinyl. And today, this first class hardtop combines the best aspects of storied Tin Indian performance with the kind of old school style.

Tough, understated and attractive, this Grand Prix perfectly defines Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering aggression with sophistication. The front of the car, dominated by a bold beak that's a clear throwback to pre-war Pontiacs, anchors chrome-capped headlights between aggressive corner lamps. Above that beak, a muscular hood balances a familiar tach and correct, recessed wipers opposite a bright arrowhead. Behind that bonnet, NOS stainless frames correct glass while bright mirrors reflect conservative "GRAND PRIX" scripts. And at the back of the car, a heavy bumper founds wide taillights between small reflectors, a small "MODEL J" badge, polished stainless steel exhaust tips and a third "GRAND PRIX" script.

ENGINE

Peer under the long hood and you'll find 400 cubic inches of original Pontiac V8 .030 overbore. At the top of the mill, Elderbrock aluminum intake and an Elderbrock 750cfm carburetor. That air/fuel mixture floods with 6X heads, which hide hardened valve seats under stock rocker and chrome Elderbrock valve covers. Those valves get bumped by a Crower hydraulic cam, which rides above a stock balanced crank. The fires get lit by HEI electronic ignition, which sequences spark between a performance coil, fresh 8mm Hi-Temp Radio Suppression cables and an MSD 6AL amplifier. Below those wires, coated Headman long tube headers make quick work of spent gases. At the front of those tubes, fresh V-belts spin a polished alternator between correct power steering and an old school Frigidaire compressor that's sequenced to correct air conditioning (AC need charging). A high pressure oil pump, a 4-row radiator and a correct aftermarket brake booster keep the fluids flowing. Items like ARP bolts, double roller timing components and a K&N filter round out a stock breather of reliable details. This is a numbers matching car. The heads was replaced with 6x heads. I still have the original heads and will go with the car.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Logging only sunny day miles and car shows since their restoration, this coupe's body-matched floors and chassis are completely free of significant issues and major defects. The stout 400 twists a stock converter, which commands a correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed. That chrome-trimmed torque slinger grinds power to a rebuilt GM 10-bolt, which hides NOS 3.08 gears and a limited slip differential behind a polished inspection cover. That drivetrain rides a stock suspension, which supplements stock sway bars and boxed rear control arms with new coils front and back, Gabriel front shocks, Gabriel air shocks rear and PST Energy Suspension bushings up front and a correct combination of power-assisted discs and drums braking. Turns come courtesy of a rebuilt factory power steering. Factory optioned with dual exhaust, this Pontiac is presently equipped with a 2.5-inch Flowmaster American Thunder system, which balances an H-shaped crossover in front of dual-chamber mufflers. And a quartet of polished Rally IIs, shod with 235/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As.

INTERIOR

Open the solid doors and you'll find a largely original interior that's been tweaked where it counts. Front and center, tight white vinyl shrouds a correct combination of bench and bucket seats. The 400's vitals are displayed by familiar Rally Gauges which, along with a correct pushbutton radio and factory air conditioning, hang in a stainless and wood-trimmed dash. Clean carpet floats a correct console, complete with a "GP" branded shifter, between correct foot pedals and tough Pontiac floor mats. At the sides of the car, pliable door panels front correct manual windows. Behind the passengers, a correct trunk lid with remote trunk release. And keeping it old school is an AM radio with one center speaker. WHO NEED MUSIC! LISTEN TO THE EXHAUST NOTE!

PROVENANCE

In addition to official Pontiac Historic Services documentation, our sale include original title. Here's a look at this Grand Prix's pertinent standard and optional equipment:

MODEL: Pontiac (2) Grand Prix (76) 2-door hardtop (57)
TOP WT: White vinyl top
ENGINE XH: 400 cubic inch V8 that's backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed
TRANSMISSION PW: Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
AXLE AD: Grand Prix rear axle that's fitted with 3.08 gears
TRIM: White
LOWER COLOR 45: Palisade Green paint
UPPER COLOR G: Green vinyl top
WHEELS JS: 15-inch Rally II Wheels

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

A01: Tinted glass
A31: Power windows
A51: Bucket seats
B30: Floor carpet
B50: Foam front cushions
B96: Wheel opening moldings
C08: Green vinyl top
C24: Recessed windshield wipers
C60: Air conditioning
D10: Armrest ashtray
D55: Console
GU3: 2.93 gears
JL1: Polished pedal trim
JL2: Power front disc brakes
J50: Power brakes
M40: 3-speed automatic transmission
NA9: Evaporative Emissions System
N10: Dual exhaust
N30: Deluxe Steering Wheel
N41: Power steering
N98: Rally II Wheels
PK2: G78x14 whitewall fiberglass tires
U05: Dual horns
U25: Rear compartment lamp
U27: Glove compartment lamp
U28: Ash tray lamp
U35: Electric clock
U63: Pushbutton radio
LOWER PAINT: Palisade Green paint
TOP: Green vinyl top
TRIM: Green trim
WS6: Grand Prix power assist

ASSEMBLY Lakewood in Atlanta, Georgia

SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES

An original Owner's Manual

Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
Original heads

One extra rear bumper

Historic title

Original bill of sale

GTOs are nice and Trans Ams are fun, but when was the last time you saw a Pontiac that's as unique and cool as this spotless Grand Prix? Mixing the style and flair of a true sports sedan with the strength and swagger of a fire breathing muscle car, this hardtop has personality in spades! And, thanks to excellent provenance and a detailed restoration, it's primed for the road or the show. Looking for a unique cruiser that has serious style, loads of power and the ability to turn heads wherever it goes? Here's your next classic!