No skirts, but I did buy it and had it from about 1988 until 1993. Call Lucas: 7. All the correct pieces are present, including the mirror-like bumpers, full-length side trim, and even the full-width grille that was a 1973-only feature. WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG The Grand Ville was the top of the line model offered by Pontiac during its Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. From 1971-76 I jump all around the B/C body divisions as to which has the best front or rear treatment in any given year. $22.00. The show was Split Second hosted by Tom Kennedy? Nice Jason!! (The Executive, in turn, rode in the former Star Chief slot.) Thanks! Original & Highly Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Im not sure if its the Buick grille or other front treatment but somehow the Buick designers managed to lessen the impact of those 5mph bumpers much better than the Pontiac designers. (833) 200-6848. Good condition. Very nice. $75.00 + $33.00 shipping. Pontiac Model 603. Three days ago we got a call to pick up an 88 Mercedes 300 es that had sat for sale in some guys driveway for a while. Given her life, she wore them with pride. I remember looking at red and White ones in Blauvelt Pontiac, while my Mothers 63 Grand Prix was worked on.In March of 1973 she Ordered a Black Thunderbird, unimpressed with the 73 Pontiacs. 4 BBL Carburetor. Picture Information. Pontiac Model 401. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. For 1974 only, the Grand Ville had unique parking lights which wrapped around the corner of the front fender. See more NOS GM 1974-1976 Pontiac Catalina Bonneville G - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, NOS GM 1974-76 Pontiac Catalina Bonneville Grandville / fender support / 495663, Report this item - opens in new window or tab, NOS GM 1961-64 Oldsmobile Pontiac Hydramatic oil control by-pass valve / 8620398 (#195571397617), NOS GM 1976-77 Chevrolet Chevette chrome rear bumper / 360702 / RARE ORIGINAL GM (#125756439689), NOS RARE!! As Syke gets at, the 71-up BOP barges looked like carefully decontented Caddies. But never a Pontiac. This is why I love this site,Ive never seen a Grand Ville at shows or in a magazine.I stopped buying my regular classic magazine because of the endless tri 5 Chevys,68-70 Chargers,early Mustangs.Nothing wrong with the cars,Americas best cars which I would have if I could afford them but seeing them month after month was getting a bit boring.Thank you Jason. Good friends growing up were a Pontiac family, and some Catalinas and Bonnevilles were in the mix. It wasnt all that far a slide from Grand Ville to G3. Jim changed his name to avoid confusion with his older brother. It is a good color combo and does look to be in great shape, if the mechanical are good then this could be quite a deal at that price. The district will operate as follows for Wednesday, March 1, 2023: Such treatment was always rewarded with eagerness from her 7.4 liter V8. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. Pontiac Master. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Pricing Original MSRP N/a Price range $20,745 to $36,245 Average price on CG $32,396 YoY price change $8,495 to $32,396 Electra and 98 C bodies were 127 inches. Plus, the pinstripes do a great job of showcasing the coupe's wave-like silhouette. Depending on how it runs, the price seems right, even very good. All rights reserved. I dont know the name, but read a story about how he killed SD455 at last minute, except for Firebirds. And near me. No comment on the last full size convertible?? Thomas Klockau This big coupe has big 70's style. The Grand Ville was the top of the line model offered by Pontiac during its production. > The 73 is Broughamy n Busy Our Grand Ville came from Georgia in 2004. Great items as described and fast shipping! That's why we know you're going to need to act fast to take this Pontiac home. And the final touch is the black padded roof that drives home this premium feeling. $17,500 Private Seller CC-1102602 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville PONTIAC GRAND VILLE 1971 CONVERTIBLE ENGINE V8, 6.6 L 330 HP WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG Call Lucas: 7 . The 1975 model year brought some significant changes to the Grand Ville. The others are still relatively easy to find a 72 Olds convertible last week and a 75 Buick convertible yesterday. Pontiac did have a solid lineup back then, but this car reminds me of the schizophrenia occurring in the Excitement Division. Free shipping. A 455 CID V8 was standard, and while the Grand Ville rode on the standard GM B-body platform, its formal roofline was shared with the corporations larger C-body cars. I cant help thinking that such a Grand Dame deserves a better advertisement for her wares than that graffiti writing on the windows. WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5748 mm / 226.3 in, width: 2029 mm / 79.9 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in. Love the car names from back in those days too. I normally prefer the 1971-72 versions of the B/C body cars due to the smaller bumpers and the powertrains not being fully smogged out, for Pontiac I thought the 1973-74s were the best looking of the bunch styling wise, I thought the 1971-72 Pontiac front ends were a bit too bland looking. Syracuse, NY. Color is perfect too. The Family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Ronald Lee Petrosky to St. Jude's Hospital or in the form of a donation to the Perry Girl's Softball League. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. First, the standard V8 was now a 400-CID version of the familiar Pontiac V8 rather than the big 455. These factors sharply cut into full-sized car sales in 1974 as buyers moved towards smaller cars. Teddy Chappaquiddick Kennedy had a 73-74 red Grand Ville ragtop too. TCA TRUE TEMP & TEL-TRU (#374464535840). $16,500 Dealership CC-1681713 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville This big, beautiful 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible is one of the best ways to be distinctive, . I didnt like it much then but like it a lot better now. His pronunciation irritated me Dude, its not a French car. Just another one that got away still wonder if it really did live up to the description. Pontiac Matiz ** Pontiac Model 302. Just goes to show, I saw that! Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. For this era the Buick is my favorite by far, the Chevy tolerable but for that distant 3rd and 4th place slot it is a bit of a toss up between the Olds and the Pontiac, though Id probably choose the Pontiac in this case. I recall reading here before that the GrandVille was a B body with a stretch, that made it sort of a hybrid between a B and C body. The Pontiac Grandville was the top-trim model in Pontiacs full-sized line from 1971 to 1975. Believe to be complete. On every one of the B bodies except Pontiac, the beltline finishes in a slow but increasing curvature upwards that comes to a sort of a point where it meets the c pillar of the convertible top. Mileage 11,919 miles above avg. Aka, broughamize it!!!!!!!! Ditto the rear end. Would you like to offer Ronald Lee Petroskys loved ones a condolence message? It was with restrained amusement she greeted the camera wielding gentleman. L. Aurandt Auto Sales, Johnstown, PA(49mi), Great Lakes Honda West, Elyria, OH(148mi), Don Sitts Auto Sales, Cuyahoga Falls, OH(110mi), Chevrolet of Wooster, Wooster, OH(121mi). Caserio did later relent and permit the SD to go into production later in the model year but only in the Firebirds, not the mid-sized cars. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix . US $2.00 (approx C $2.72) United States: Las mejores ofertas para Interruptor de encendido para 1971-1975 Pontiac Grandville SMP 69312JB 1972 1973 1974 estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! the same year, 1971,that the grandville convertible appeared deville no longer came in a convertible. While the name Bonneville had at least implied performance, the new Grand Ville badge suggested well, grandness. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Second_(game_show). Pontiac LeMans. Luckily the high tech industry didnt share that conviction, otherwise we will still be using, umm, PC Jr. What you see above is actually Iteration #5; one of the first ones was called If It Aint Baroque, Dont Fix It. As he drove away, one could sense a radiance reinvigorated from where it had been only a half-hour before. Apparently one of the meanings for Caprice was a freak of nature In my restoration/detail shop I always got a smile out of the oriental Top line Cadillac. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. Everything has its vice. Refresh your browser window to try again. The 1963 was the Belle of the Ball. Exterior Color: White Budget Car Mart 2, Akron, OH (105mi) 234-226-7400. The 1972 is pretty handsome, Grand Prixesque? Reminds me of Toyota naming their cars Yaris and Venza because a computer program told them they sound really nice. An opportunity came up in my college years to get a really clean and low miles 72 Grand Ville 4 door hardtop. But, of the 71 76 Grandville grills, Id have to say: Ive seen several of these early-mid 70s Grand Ville ragtops locally over the years which is amazing, considering this is Minnesota. i dont shoot tri 5s for the cohort page for the same reason Gem sick to death of them seen one seen them all. Pontiac or formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors.Introduced as a companion make for GM's more expensive line of Oakland automobiles, Pontiac overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent brand entirely by 1933.. Sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by GM, in the . shows dramatically. 1971-72 Pontiac Grandville Fender Center Trim Lot L/R Bonneville. The bad-guy driver is the one from Bullitt just with longer hair. Thanks, I never understood all the changing names around. There's even the window sticker so you can see all the key original components that are still on the car. New manager was just an average GM guy and wanted Pontiac to match whatever Olds/Buick was doing. Fits all 1971 and 1972 full size Pontiacs including Bonneville, Catalina, Grand Ville, Grand Safari, and Canadian models. Perhaps if De Lorean had stayed at Pontiac, this would have happened differently. 1970-1976 Pontiac Canadian Parts Book Bonneville Catalina Executive Grand Ville. Total convertible production over the period 1971-1975 was 15,968 - with the lowest production year being the first year, 1971, when about 1,789 were built. The same can be said for the shag carpet, as well as the wood paneling on the dash, door panels, and three-spoke steering wheel. $19,995 or BEST REASONABLE OFFER. It does look like they put a bit more thought into the interior with the nice door pulls that even my upmarket Centurion doesnt have. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. I had forgotten about it completely until I saw this car. Classifieds for 1966 to 19661971 Pontiac Vehicles. (See our feature on the Pontiac V8 here.) As some others noted, the Grand Ville name wasnt the greatest, seemed out of step with the performance oriented names, and was kind of a generic broughmy thing. Windshield Pillar Post Seals Rubber Weatherstrip Pair for Caprice Impala LeSabre. Or the size of a large European house? Non-apologetic and everything, like only US cars from a certain era could be. Or you can fold down the middle armrest to give you a more individual luxury experience. I used to drive it to work in NJ from NYC. Performance big cars were really dead by the end of the 60s. All such blandness in blobbish packages, with few possessing any scintilla of personality. COPYRIGHT 1999-2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba CarsDirect.com. New listings are added daily. Here's Norm's current description of this Granville convertible: "FOR SALE. Classifieds for 1970 to 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville. The Grand Ville socks the squad cars right off the road and just keeps going. Powerful 455 cu in 4 barrel V8 backed by a 3 . Id buy it, but Id like it in a darker color. At least one respray of the factory-correct Florentine Red has left this full-size Pontiac with a deep luster that helps to highlight the sharp-edge curves of the Grand Ville style. 1973 Pontiac Grandville Convertible. MAXmotive. What a difference a decade makes. > The 71 is gawdawful Maybe there are two guys buried in one of these!! One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976. Her affinity for drink was never a serious repellent for her owners. Well done. He is survived by : his sons, Melville Lee Petrosky of Perry Twp, Jeffery A. Adams (Elizabeth) of Belle Vernon and Matthew J. Adams (Rachel) of Perryopolis; his siblings, Charles W. 'Bud Petrosky Jr. of Perryopolis and Charlotte Sapko of Rostraver Twp; and his grandchildren, Victoria Martin, Jackson Adams, Donovan Martin, Lynnlee Geary, Jaycee Lou Adams and Harper Lee Adams. This is a very nicely done CC. McDonald went on to Chevrolet in 1972 just before the 1973 models came out, he was replaced by Martin J. Caserio who came to Pontiac from GMC Truck. hmmm was pontiac trying to fill the gap ? At CBS, they were The Jokers Wild (Jack Barry), The New Price Is Right (Bob Barker), Gambit (Wink Martindale), the $10,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark) and the short-lived Hollywoods Talking (Geoff Edwards) which was soon replaced by Match Game 73 (Gene Rayburn). thanks i really loved that car!! The new flagship at the Pontiac division for the next five model years was the Grand Ville, a less familiar name today than Bonneville, Catalina, or Star Chief. Most famous owner of a Grand Ville was Jimmy Hoffa, right when he disappeared. You certainly could do it but it is much more involved that unbolting these and bolting on another set as Carmine mentioned. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville 28,600 mi $ 16,500 or $272/mo Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. As things turned out, the Bonneville name would be repurposed and repackaged several more times before it was finally retired in 2005. For 1976 there would be two Bonnevilles: Bonneville and Bonneville Brougham. Onec we got the fuel pump up and into place and some fresh gas in his gut the old boy fired right up. The only way to see these cars is on a clear summer day with the top down and the body-color hard parade boot installed. With the Grand Ville, the slide had started and Pontiac was just going to become yet another clone of something else in the GM lineup. Chevys Bel Air and Impala in turn, Fords Galaxie and many other such nameplates started as a top-of-the-line glamour series, were replaced by another such bumping them into being the volume spec, and finally finished their days as the cops-and-cabbies strippo trim. (There were no convertible Bonnevilles after the 1970 model year.) Mileage Unavailable Classic Car Deals Cadillac, MI 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible $ 21,995 $ 382 /mo* 56,437 miles Engine: 400 Days Listed 83 Price $252 below avg. He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles W. Petrosky Sr. and Thelma Shazer Petrosky; his wife Katherine Petrosky; and his brother Donald Petrosky. When the Toronado came out the nearest the magazines could figure was it meant floating bull. The sole remainder was spotted heading home after Car Craft this past year with the top down, FOR SALE in the windows, and a fresh cheap paint job. Ferguson Funeral Home on Broad Avenue will welcome visitation for Aria on Tuesday, February 28 from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. How so very few would be viewed as something unique and special, not just a transportation appliance. Great runner! She started to gaze out at the anonymous cars on the highway. A few comments on the Pontiac vs. Buick looks. A lot depends on the exact car in question though as different mfgs dealt with it slightly differently. Only GM could have successfully named a car Big House. There was always a GrandVille convertible in the row. distinction of longer- and shorter-wheelbase cars that had Bonnevilles and Star Chiefs/Executives on a longer wheelbase, with a longer trunk, relative to the Catalina and its variants (wagons excluded). It just didnt work for Pontiac since they had built so much brand equity in the Bonneville name that it just eventually made more sense to make it the top series again. The Grand Ville I always think of is the one in the great crime flick The Seven-Ups driven by the baddies in the car chase also involving Roy Scheider. Actually, they didnt. Her gaze then turned to a smug grin, knowing how very few of the cars she was observing would make it to twenty years of age unscathed, let alone forty. Because we make it easy for you to get more money in your pocket. Not bad, especially considering it was a recession year. Lets see, we just spent the last fifteen years turning Pontiac from a barely noticeable old mans car into GMs performance division. We try to add new parts for sale to this page every week. Pontiac Model 6-26. Classifieds for Classic Pontiac Grand Ville. 67 000 miles, one repaint done after imported to Norway, in original color (either Limefire Green or Springfield Green, not sure how to find the name/number). We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. Free shipping for many products! I still remember it was a 74 model, and was shown in news stories. NEW Air Conditioning NEW Black Interior NEW White TOP. The 1972 Grand Ville, built in this form for two years before being re-cast for 1973 on the smaller, lighter Catalina chassis, was the largest six-passenger sedan that Pontiac ever offered; it stretched 226.3 inches long over a 126-inch wheelbase. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 Horsepower/ Torque Curve Check: 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 car fluids (oil and coolant) capacities Transmission specifications Complete transmission data: gear ratios, final drive, etc. The 1975 model was the most plentiful with just over 4,500 cars built, as being the final year of production increased demand. [1], Standard equipment on Grand Ville models included a 455 cubic-inch V8 (for 1975, a 400 cubic-inch V8 was standard and the 455 optional), Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, power steering and power front disc brakes. Find used Pontiac for sale in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. After I posted, I wondered if it wasnt Tom Kennedy instead of Wink Martindale, but I would never have guessed the shows name. View cart for details. Make my convertible a 71, 72, or 75 and I think you get a better interior. Canada also got a Pontiac called the Grande Parisienne, meaning A large Frenchwoman.. For sale this beautiful and completely stock 73 Pontiac Grandville convertible finished in Burma brown with only 50,700 original miles from new. Restored 71-72 Bare Bones Dashboard. [1] The Bonneville name remained, and the Grand Ville replaced the Pontiac Executive name. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Please ask for the full description. And vice versa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Lee Petrosky to show support. For 1975, the Grand Ville became the Grand Ville Brougham and included more standard equipment than in previous years, such as power windows and a carpeted trunk. But it was the 70s. The Pontiac taillights are quite uninspired, and the grille is a mite weak for a Pontiac. I always had a thing for these Grand Villes, I remember going to some friends of my parents house, they had one of these parked on the driveway on the side of the house, I dont recall seeing it when we go there, but I remember turning the corner and the motion sensor light kicked on suddenly illuminating this big burgundy over white Grand Ville convertible, it was of those images that just sticks in my head forever. Your comment finally made me understand why the Pontiac convertible always stood out so much. 1972 Grand Ville Coupe Interior Metal Trim. It appears to be enamel paint. That color was just stupidly popular in 1972. . Sadly, though, all but one one of them had been donked by idiots who couldnt find a Caprice and so settled for a Pontiac. The Pontiac, on the other hand, has a gentle, flowing kickup that looks much more like the quarter panel treatment on the Eldorado ragtop than on any of the other B bodies. $100.00 lot . The handsome burgundy interior complements the exterior color nicely. Someone above me mentioned the convertible Centurions. 455 V8 Motor. Regatta Blue, white convertible top, white interior, 1973 Pontiac Grandville Convertible . On the 1973-75 cars, among the popular options were fender skirts, an interesting throwback to the 50s land-yacht era. This is backed up by the three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes for the ultimate easy driving classic. 1974-1976 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GRANDVILLE CONVERTIBLE JACK SETUP 1975. Chenoweth Ford Inc, Clarksburg, WV(66mi), Spitzer Ford Dubois, LLC, Du Bois, PA(88mi), Ted's Auto Sales, Inc., Louisville, OH(89mi), Serpentini Chevrolet Orrville, Orrville, OH(113mi), Nick Abraham Auto Mall, Elyria, OH(144mi), Wm. MY 1975 would prove to be the last for the Grand Ville name, as the Bonneville regained its flagship role at Pontiac. Sitting in the grass, facing the highway, she was experiencing a definite worry she had not really experienced before. 3) specs. A very rare option for 1974 was adjustable pedals. Funds being tight and play-time even more so, I dragged my feet for a few days, just long enough for someone else to beat me to it. Good job and well written from a different perspective, Jason. Nice and thats from someone who isnt a full size fan (though this site is doing its best to convert me).Could the battering ram bumpers be changed for early ones or is it a legal and mechanical no go area?Who needs a Caddy when you could have had a Pontiac and a few bucks change? I hope to find a two- or four-door hardtop for CC someday. He was born James Narz, whose older brother Jack was also a game-show host one of the few lucky ones to survive the scandals of the late 1950s. I agree to receive emails from CarsDirect. Too bad Pontiac didnt use the hinged arrowhead over the trunk lock like they did on the 73 Grand Prix! Her owners had always been sophisticated and mature, treating her as a precious jewel and never as ordinary transportation. About the only favors to the 74 GTO were that Pontiac went back to Hurst shifters for manual transmissions after going to the Inland shifter on 73s and the fact that a Radial Tuned Suspension not offered in 73 was optional in 74. It sat in side for many years in a private collection. Thats it! The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix. maintained, and pampered; under 72 K documented original miles. [1], Starting with 1973 through 1975 the Grand Ville was offered as a station wagon as the Grand Safari.[1]. This car has been so well cared for over the years that it feels almost like you're picking it up from the Georgia factory on day one. Just like a true driver's Pontiac, the wrap-around gauge cluster puts all the controls within easy reach, and the instruments are amazingly well preserved. I agree with Junqueboi; I find the 73 rear styling very attractive. Send A Message. The military honors was held on Sunday, February 26th 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations (191 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 15473). Picture taken last Thursday during one of our Easter-roadtrips with The Old Chief. Its on the western side of the state, near Grand Rapids. Dark green. Pic is not one of my cars but shows the look well. The military honors was held on Sunday, February 26th 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations (191 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 15473). you brought back memories of my 73 Grand Ville sedan. JZ DeLorean was moved up to Chevy in 1969, so Pontiac lost their main booster. This page is current and up to date. A perfect tribute to the full figured ladies of chrome & steel who still grace our roads and highwaysso as you drive down the road of life which would you prefera well engineered machine designed to transport the massessORa car with characterand that of course is the heart & soul of Curbside Classics. View cart for details. $14,995. That being said, if only GM made it at 3/4 scale with more sophisticated body and chassis. $39.95 + $13.95 shipping. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. To me, the Grand Ville was the start of Pontiacs slide to oblivion. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville $ 23,495 $ 408 /mo* Email for Mileage Engine: 455 7.5L V8 Days Listed 342 Price $1,248 above avg. Seems the car washes were regularly breaking the d off Fleetwood, making them a Cadillac Fleetwoo. NEEDS INSPECTION We are only minutes away from Elizabeth, stop by and visit us today. (73 years old). This big, beautiful 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is one of the best ways to be distinctive, yet unmistakably American, in an affordable package. Your email address will not be published. [1], In addition to more luxurious interior trimmings, the Grand Ville had distinctive chrome trim at the front and rear to set it apart from the rest of the Pontiac line. Im with you on the goofy name. We will not spam you, and will never sell your email. Odd. $52.50 + $6.00 shipping. Nothing like killing off one of your bigger successes. Simple and elegant. 2016, 2017 and 2018. She is not gonna like hearing this, but I do not particularly care for 1969/1970-1976 GM Fullsizers though the wagons get a pass. I actually think the Grand Ville is one of the better looking 1971-76 GM big cars, I think I like it in sedan form best. The old Pontiac sat there for all to see, unashamed and proud. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Nice write up on a still pretty decent looking car. Which is fine by me. That did give Pontiac a nice clean set of names for the important 1977 downsizing, and the names worked quite well. Then Jason maybe youll forgive me for adding my froggy 2 cents here (thanks for a great writeup by the way), but I think the coolest thing about this particular name is that, strictly speaking, it means nothing. Now, with the 70s on a lurch, and the actual performance cars evolving down to smaller bodies lets completely kill off any performance aspirations or image for the big car and turn it into a big, soft, ponderous barge for fat guys in polyester pants, with all the taste of a burned tongue. The Grand Ville used a 126 inch wheelbase these years, and shrank back to a Pontiac full size line wide 124 inch base in 1973 (except wagons at 127 inches). That Chevy/Olds/Buick beltline works well with a 2 door hardtop roofline, but is awkward with the convertible. I like the perspective from the cars point of view! The diamond-tufted pattern in the seatbacks is an instant reminder that Pontiacs were a more upscale brand that offered luxury with their sporting image. How so few would be exposed to the cultural changes that only four decades can bring about. All I can say is that GM was big enough that they could still get away with stuff like this back in the 70s, but they could never [successfully] do that again. Search over 26 listings available on CarsDirect.com for a used Pontiac in Belle Vernon, PA. . $37.95 + $17.95 shipping. Pontiac Model 6-27. Call today!! Entdecke NOS 74 1974 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina Grandville Hood Safety Catch - GM in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! by the time they got to use some of their own body panels they really didnt know what to do so they ended up with a bit of a design by committee look. Beauty comes from within, as exterior beauty fades like the morning dew. Seems like Pontiac was losing its focus. Pontiacs were also popular prizes on Lets Make A Deal with Monte Hall and there, announcer Jay Stewart had a penchant for describing the Grand Prix as Pontiacs Wide-Track Luxury Sports Car, Grand Am as Pontiacs Wide-Track Euro-style Luxury Sport Sedan, and Grand Ville as Pontiacs Sporty Wide-Track Luxury Car. And Jay describing the options on cars in Pontiac-speak like a carnival barker noted features such as variable-ratio power steering, Cordova Roof, Four Hundred (of Four Fifty-Five) Cubic Inch V8 engine, Morrokide interior with nylon loop carpeting, Cushioned Steering Wheel and Rally II Wheels. They just do not carry their weight as well. Hawas Trans American the one in Airplane? The handsome burgundy interior complements the exterior color nicely. And as the biggest, costliest, and most luxuriously equipped Pontiac, the Bonneville was a consistent earner for the second-largest General Motors brand. I suspect the driver was also the seller even in the few seconds I saw it (going the opposite way on the freeway), it screamed Bondo.
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