As my long-term readers find out about my array of automobiles in my assortment and with an outpouring quantity of emails requesting a evaluate on one thing from throughout the Grasso Storage secure. Effectively, that point is right here, so let’s strap in and take a drive down reminiscence lane collectively, with certainly one of Grasso’s Storage favorites.
Grasso’s Storage is proud to evaluate an ultra-rare Pontiac from the gathering; the 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible. With solely 5,856 produced, and the only manufacturing 12 months for any convertible Grand Prix, seeing one is uncommon sufficient, not to mention one amongst unique situation. 14% of all Grand Prix’s produced in 1967 had been convertibles and this one is a one-owner, all unique, never-painted model of this brand-eliminated traditional.
Our tester exhibits out with an array of distinctive choices, resembling Kelsey-Hayes 8-lug wheels, AM/FM radio, energy antenna, heart console Hydromatic computerized transmission and the 400-cubic inch 8-cylinder engine, an upgraded engine bay mechanics mild, energy steering, energy home windows and air-con. Different uncommon choices not included on our tester was the notorious Pontiac hood-tach, a 428 cubic inch engine, 4-speed guide transmission and tilt wheel.
On the Exterior, we discover the hideaway headlights with uniquely positioned marker lights, that extremely glossy styling delivering a cushty “couch-like” experience which got here in at 214.6 inches lengthy and weighs 4,045 kilos. Rear fender skirts and the unique convertible parade boot had been additionally current. The unique convertible high can be current and nonetheless displays the December 1966 manufacturing date on the internal aspect.
Whereas the Parchment inside is broad and comfortable, the upgraded AM/FM radio sounded nice, seats had been like new and the again seats have by no means been utilized.
Wrapped in uncommon Tyrol Blue, (much like Nassau Blue on a Corvette) of which solely 218 had been produced in a convertible in response to Pontiac Historic Society. there’s just one different Grand prix Convertible that I’m conscious of with related choices which resides in Massachusetts by good friend (sure we’ve got matching automobiles, but his has a 4-speed guide transmission). So with solely 2 with upgraded choices resembling ours, this Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible is extremely uncommon. I’m certain the very first thing you might be considering, what number of automobile exhibits does this uncommon gem win? Effectively, so far, this automobile has received over 75 automobile exhibits and sooner or later hopes to be a nationwide contender.
Because the Pontiac model was eradicated from the GM fleet in January 2010, we evaluate this one with cautious and mild consideration, granted there are so few left on the earth immediately. Not solely is that this a staple in Grasso’s Storage, whereas others definitely shine vibrant within the secure. I hope this introduced again good recollections of the times while you or somebody in your loved ones drove a traditional, as a result of it’s all smiles for me, each time I get behind this Chief.
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1967 Pontiac Grand Prix Convertible
MSRP: $3,813
MPG: 5 metropolis / 9 freeway / 7.5 as examined
As Examined: $4,714
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