WELL-CARED FOR MODERN CLASSIC, COLLECTOR OWNED, ALL-ORIGINAL, 3.8 V6, A/C, CLEAN

1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Description

If you're a fan of the late, great Pontiac, then perhaps this affordable piece of luxury coupe will appeal to you. Offering full-sized comfort and rear-wheel-drive stability, this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix was the top-of-the-line machine that's just a little different from your garden-variety Monte Carlo.These cars practically defined the '80s with their long hood and short deck styling, and it has never gone out of style. Popular when new, you just don't see many these days and certainly not one this clean. Pontiac seemed to use the two-tone color combinations more often than the other GM divisions, and it looks great on the big coupe. It appears to be original paint, with dark gray over light gray being a combination that'll never go out of style. It's also nice that they skipped the padded roof, so it doesn't look stuffy or too formal; perfect for the excitement division! Up front there's a familiar split grille, which is a Pontiac tradition going back decades, and a touch of formality comes from the stand-up hood ornament and chrome bumpers. Proper Grand Prix script, nice taillights, and even well-preserved bumper fillers suggest that this car has led an easy life.The interior is the kind of plush environment that was a GM specialty, with a split bench seat, gray velour upholstery, and every luxury feature they could come up with in the mid-80s. It's all very nicely maintained, with only modest signs of wear and age, which is rather remarkable given that this car is now 30 years old. Amenities include A/C, power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, and a rear defroster, so if you wanted to put it into service as your daily driver, it wouldn't feel like you're driving an ancient machine. Pontiac put a full set of gauges into the dash, holding on to a sporty vibe even in a luxury car, and we love the way the small dial theme continues into the A/C vents. A Delco AM/FM stereo radio is still in the dash, another throwback to a simpler time, and it still works! The headliner is still securely attached to the roof, another notorious weak spot on these cars, and there's a rather large trunk out back that reminds you what "full sized" really means.The engine is GM's indestructible 3.8 liter V6, which is a happy torque factory that moves the Grand Prix with ease. No, it's not a V8, but when you're pulling down 25 MPG on the highway, you won't complain. It's nestled way back there in the engine bay, but service access is still quite good and there's plenty of evidence of recent work. It's completely stock, of course, from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifolds, and runs with the buttery smoothness that only luxury cars from the '80s seem to master. Turn the key and it fires easily, but be careful because it idles so quietly you may not even notice that it's running. There's a new alternator perched up top and the A/C has been converted to R134a refrigerant (it could use a recharge). Underneath you get a 2004R 4-speed automatic transmission and a hushed single exhaust with aftermarket catalytic converter, so it should be legal in any state. Highway-friendly gears make this a great choice for a long-distance cruiser and the 205/70/14 whitewall radials on Pontiac Rally II wheels are a great choice and make the car look the way you remember.Is it collectable yet? Maybe, but if you remember cars like this, you'll be instantly transported back in time when you slide behind the wheel. Call today!