1971 Pontiac Grand Prix
Formal, classic, loaded, and luxurious, this 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix has true classic car distinction. So check out all the details, from the big numbers-matching V8 under the hood to the comfy A/C interior, and you’ll soon understand what 1970s personal luxury was all about.
This car understands how to maximize its appeal. The factory-correct green paint has a nice luster that loves to highlight the long pointed hood, sharp creases in the fenders, and the artful lines of the trunk. The full package has a very well-integrated look where this was one of the final years before new bumper laws took effect, and so these chrome kings know how to hug the body lines. But from day one this Pontiac has elegance. GM even gave this the Model J designation that was borrowed from Duesenberg as part of a way to show these were premium machines. The details really justify this. This Grand Prix has a timeless grand style everywhere from the flush-fitting pop-out door handles, to the way the headlights gracefully rise above the front sheet metal.
Under the hood is Pontiac’s legendary 400 cubic-inch V8, and this is the car’s numbers-matching motor. It’s topped with a four-barrel carburetor because they knew how to make sure this coupe could move with confidence. It’s a well-respected package, and that makes it a great classic for the road. Features like the three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes w/discs up front continue this easy cruiser feeling. You even have newer tires on those classic Pontiac Rally II wheels.
The cabin features front bucket and rear bench seating upholstered in green vinyl with a matching dashboard, console, door panels, and carpets. Additional features include power windows, a center console, lap belts, faux woodgrain accents, polished door sills, and a push-button AM/FM radio.
The three-spoke steering wheel with a Pontiac center emblem fronts a 140-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and an analog clock. An auxiliary tachometer and coolant temperature gauge are mounted below the dash.
A Grand Prix is all about a great luxury classic, and this one has the looks, features, power, and poise to live up to it all. That makes it a terrific personal coupe that you need to get your hands on right now.
