Photo: eBay seller 330rogerm
1977 was the last model year of the third-generation Grand Prix, but despite Pontiac already giving the finishing touches to a new series, the car recorded an unexpected sales increase.
The Grand Prix started the third generation with over 112,000 units sold to customers in the States, followed by a significant decline to nearly half this number. Pontiac shipped 65,750 Grand Prix units in 1970, as the company couldn't find a way to slow down the drop.
The Grand Prix had a hard time dealing with the increased competition in this sector, with models like Monte Carlo and the Cutlass Supreme eating up Pontiac's share.
The Grand Prix sales nosedived again in 1971 when the carmaker produced only 58,000 units. However, 1972 witnessed a substantial recovery, bringing the yearly sales to nearly 92,000 units.
The next generation started and finished strong. The 1973 model year shipped close to 154,000 units, and despite some drops throughout the decade, the last two years of the fifth generation were impressive. Pontiac produced 228,000 cars in 1976, followed by 288,000 more a year later.
One of the Grand Prix units produced in 1977 landed on eBay earlier this week, looking for a new home. The car looks fantastic, but seller 330rogerm didn't share many specifics, leaving the photos to speak for themselves.
The owner claims the car comes with a 400 V8 engine fitted with a four-barrel carburetor and paired with an automatic transmission. They didn't reveal if the engine starts and runs, but it's safe to assume it does, especially considering the car's overall condition.
The paint looks spotless from most angles, and the interior is clean and complete. You probably won't find any rust, but you should still inspect the undercarriage for potential floor damage.
Unfortunately, the listing lacks all the essential details, so it's impossible to tell if the car is all original. It's also unclear if someone previously restored it, though the numbers on the clock – 118K miles (nearly 190K km) suggest the engine has never been rebuilt.
I'm particularly interested in the paint, so make sure you ask the owner if it's the original finish or if a previous owner already resprayed a fresh coat of paint.
Now, let's talk money.
The Grand Prix can be yours for $17,000, but the seller has also enabled the Make Offer button. It means you can contact them if you want the car but have another deal in mind, though I doubt you can get a significant discount, considering the car's condition inside and outside. eBay's statistics indicate 24 people are already watching the listing.
The car is located in Apple Creek, Ohio, and theoretically, you should be able to drive the Grand Prix anywhere on its wheels.
The Grand Prix had a hard time dealing with the increased competition in this sector, with models like Monte Carlo and the Cutlass Supreme eating up Pontiac's share.
The Grand Prix sales nosedived again in 1971 when the carmaker produced only 58,000 units. However, 1972 witnessed a substantial recovery, bringing the yearly sales to nearly 92,000 units.
The next generation started and finished strong. The 1973 model year shipped close to 154,000 units, and despite some drops throughout the decade, the last two years of the fifth generation were impressive. Pontiac produced 228,000 cars in 1976, followed by 288,000 more a year later.
One of the Grand Prix units produced in 1977 landed on eBay earlier this week, looking for a new home. The car looks fantastic, but seller 330rogerm didn't share many specifics, leaving the photos to speak for themselves.
The owner claims the car comes with a 400 V8 engine fitted with a four-barrel carburetor and paired with an automatic transmission. They didn't reveal if the engine starts and runs, but it's safe to assume it does, especially considering the car's overall condition.
The paint looks spotless from most angles, and the interior is clean and complete. You probably won't find any rust, but you should still inspect the undercarriage for potential floor damage.
Unfortunately, the listing lacks all the essential details, so it's impossible to tell if the car is all original. It's also unclear if someone previously restored it, though the numbers on the clock – 118K miles (nearly 190K km) suggest the engine has never been rebuilt.
I'm particularly interested in the paint, so make sure you ask the owner if it's the original finish or if a previous owner already resprayed a fresh coat of paint.
Now, let's talk money.
The Grand Prix can be yours for $17,000, but the seller has also enabled the Make Offer button. It means you can contact them if you want the car but have another deal in mind, though I doubt you can get a significant discount, considering the car's condition inside and outside. eBay's statistics indicate 24 people are already watching the listing.
The car is located in Apple Creek, Ohio, and theoretically, you should be able to drive the Grand Prix anywhere on its wheels.
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