Man Chases 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix For 3 Decades, Gets It, Now Trying to Get Rid of It

The 1965 model year wasn’t necessarily the best for the Grand Prix, as the introduction of the GTO made it more obvious that customers wanted more performance from their brand-new Pontiac.

Sales of the Grand Prix dropped to approximately 57K units despite a major overhaul. The car was offered with massive engines, including a 421 HO producing 376 horsepower, but the GTO madness was too much to handle.

The Grand Prix continued to lose popularity in the next few years, with the 1966 iteration selling only 36K units.

The example in these photos was born in 1965, coming with a 389 four-barrel engine that received a Tri-Power upgrade sometime along the way. eBay seller paradiselane1975 says they have the parts to restore it to the original configuration, as Grand Prix examples that have never been altered are still highly desirable today.

The car was purchased by a doctor from Nebraska and was used as a daily driver until 1972, when he slid off the road and hit the driver’s quarter and the fender. The damage was too much to handle, so the car ended up on the market, being bought by someone who rapidly repaired it.

It doesn’t mean the Grand Prix is ​​now in tip-top shape, as it still requires attention, but the body is still solid, and you don’t have to worry about a massive rust invasion, as you typically do on cars that have been abandoned for decades.

This Grand Prix was parked in 1997, but the seller claims they’ve been chasing this car since 1996, though they couldn’t get it until last July. However, now that they have the car, they are willing to let it go to someone else who can care for it properly and restore it to tip-top condition.

While the Grand Prix looks intriguing, especially for someone who is a fan of big cars, I can’t stress enough how important it is to order a third-party inspection or see it live before making an offer. There are things that require clarification, including the mileage. The clock indicates 2K miles, but even the seller says they don’t believe this is right, so I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that the car’s mileage is not accurate and is 122K.

Meanwhile, the battle for this Grand Prix is ​​ongoing, with seven bids already received in a few hours online. The top offer is $11,800and considering the auction doesn’t include a reserve, the Grand Prix should have a new home in five days unless we have a non-paying bidder. The car is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and it shouldn’t require transportation to drive to your garage if you live nearby.