1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J with a 455 engine on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Burlington IL at Burlington Park Car Show on 9-7-14.
We're looking at a 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J with a 455 engine.
The car's Owner is Ron Payton. This is a one Owner car! His family purchased it new, and on his 16th birthday, they gave the car to him.
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[@stoeger40]

That car is nothing less than stunning! A great family treasure. Perfect!

[@loucostabile]

High praise.

[@CrowdControl123]

The ‘69-‘77 GP’s are some of the most beautiful cars ever made. Varying QC was a problem but, if you got a good one... what a car!

[@loucostabile]

You have great taste in cars :-)

[@jamesbasham5439]

Total class

[@kapyrick9981]

I had one!! Great memories!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kapyrick, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@mogarcia9755]

Those 71-72 Grand Prix were sharp, they were like a tailored suit, Styling....

[@loucostabile]

You're right, styling :-)

[@markhoughton7326]

Beautious maximious!

[@dannyelrod9607]

Absolutely

[@widdy1one160]

I had one just like that after high school. Man the cars I had back then wish I still had!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Widdy1 One, Sounds like you had a fun car for sure :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dougn2350]

I owned 67 GTO. 67 Mustang fastback 6 cyl. 70 Cougar XR7 351 Cleveland 72 Lincoln Towncar Coupe 73 Dodge Monaco Coupe. I didnt pay over $1000 for any of them. But collectively, in the condition they were in when I owned them, they'd be worth $80K today. Especially the GTO and XR7.

[@widdy1one160]

DN no doubt!!

[@derrickjackson6737]

@@dougn2350 He'll yeah worth a lot of 💰

[@Thevacomaticvacuumcorner]

Those 69 to 77 Big Pontiac Grand Prix i just love em so much 71-75 my fav

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this is a car design you love :-)

[@josemarmolejo9192]

The best cars

[@kirthgersen291]

Magnifique voiture avec une ligne étonnante, classe, brutale, viril et un peu frimeur. J'adore. Beautiful car with an amazing line, class, brutal, manly and a little show. I just love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kirth Gersen, High praise for this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@dansmusic5749]

Best looking of all the Grand Prix. Interior as inspired as the outside. Class with muscle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dan's Music, "Class with muscle" I like that :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@SplurgeFrugal]

Nice! I owned a 1970 Grand Prix but always lusted after the '71 because of the single head lamps and taller body - it gave the GP a much more elegant look!

[@loucostabile]

HI Don Peterson, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Sounds like you had a great car too. Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@ncboy64]

My father had bought his model J new with white exterior. His engine was a 400 but still flew down the road. I sure miss it. Would love to have one now...71 or 72.

[@loucostabile]

Hi ncboy64, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Domine31064]

I owned one of these in dark green. Likely the best car I ever had! Excellent!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob D, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@joeavelar2222]

Pontiac made some of the sharpest cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joe, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rickjames9507]

Stunning

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car :-)

[@tec61]

BEAUTIFUL GP👏👍👍👍455 power plant is AWESOME!! One owner, have a feeling this guy will NEVER part with it👍👍👍☝️☝️

[@loucostabile]

Hi tec61, Glad to read you enjoy the looks and story with this car :-) Lou

[@soyounoat]

A '71 455 GP as your first car at age 16 makes you one lucky guy. A true pinnacle of GM automotive design. Only downside would be the 10 mpg in times of rising gas prices, but that could be mitigated with income adjustment. Super fine machine, you deserve to be proud of it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, I agree, a 1971 Grand Prix would be a nice 1st car. Happy to share this car with you. Lou

[@jeffpolaras9273]

Beautiful..most underrated muscle cars in terms of styling.....great restoration..truly a work of art...Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress......

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this one Jeff Polaras :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@NFL1976]

Grand Prix's were not muscle cars- rather sluggish. In the less expensive category of "personal luxury" cars. Great cars, great styling, great ergonomics/cockpit for the driver- owned a 76'.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

I had a Silver 72 GP SJ Model and a black 74 right after that one. You never see these on the road anymore. I miss them

[@loucostabile]

Hi scott man, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@charlespeters3069]

Just love those GP's! I had a '73, '78(ugh) & an '81.This '71 is a beautiful car, and that it's a one owner car makes it even more special. Slightly jealous, but love looking at beautiful cars. Thanks for showing it, and letting Ron tell the story of his great ride.

[@loucostabile]

H Charles Peters, Glad you found one you love on the Channel. If you type in "My Car Story with Lou Grand Prix" there should be some more for you too :-) Lou

[@ONTHEEDGEFRED]

I had a white with blue interior 73 myself. 400 Turbo 400 transmission. Walk off and leave the brand new 79 trans ams with the 403 olds engine.

[@jaya.0069]

Brings back memories, had a 1970 GP blue with white vinyl top.Your dedication really shows,its beautiful.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay A, Glad this video / car brought back good memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@bigdaddy9864]

Very nice G/P hats off to you not many of these get full out restoration's

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Daddy, Glad to read you like this car :-) Lou

[@timmatheny-lo9ze]

Owned a 72 SJ 400/400 it was fast. I can imagine what a beast this car is! Thank you for the content.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thought you might like this one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2ao32petebj8k

[@ashqelon7267]

This is really a great full size unit. Keep it forever.. Can't argue w a 455!

[@loucostabile]

Solid words of advise :-)

[@derrickjackson6737]

Hell no

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@tippey2011]

What a outstanding Pontiac Grand Prix model J! I love this car! All the options loaded up for that year! Not fond of black cars but this is awesome! Surprised there was no sunroof or t-tops with the car liade up like that. A gorgeous restoration Lou! Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

High praise Steve Flad :-)

[@dannyelrod9607]

One sharp ass car

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@wam44]

What an amazing GP! always wanted one...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Collector, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou

[@wam44]

@@loucostabile Hi Lou-I would have a stable of cars if the budget supported it...Have a nice weekend and thanks for the video - Bill

[@andydanko7074]

What a beautiful car! I love the black, don't get me wrong, but color in the interior would make this car more appealing to me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andy, Thanks for viewing and sharing your thoughts, Lou

[@fleetwin1]

What a great 16th birthday gift! God bless you for taking such good care of it, most of us crazy kids probably would have destroyed it for sure! Everything about this car is amazing, especially in black. Pontiac was a great brand, that's for sure.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Clearly the right Care Taker for this car :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting, Lou

[@mariomedeiros6706]

You're 16 and you love this car you are awesome......

[@johnd.1849]

Beautiful....just a stunning car. Much more appealing lines and better built than the Chevy Monte Carlo from same era

[@loucostabile]

Hi John D, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@splender88]

When that car was ordered every option box must have been checked. I always loved these cars this is about as good an example as I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi The Sharkster, Happy to read you appreciate the condition of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@MichaelPeterson-tk7pn]

Great looking,71 gp

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@a.toniboysmith7360]

This is what we call real American cars man. The real deal!! These were the cars you and your woman can go out on a Saturday night. The good old days.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Antwan Smith, Good times, good times :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, and I hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@a.toniboysmith7360]

Lou Costabile Thanks. I'm really enjoying it.

[@laylow8648]

This is the nicest restored Grand Prix I have ever seen.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey Finn, High praise. Thank you for viewing and sharing this wonderful comment, Lou

[@markurbanosky3301]

Beautiful! Love your car. I had a 72 SJ as my first car. Just found one almost exactly like it. So much fun! Mine's in very good condition but I want to improve it even more. Would really enjoy hearing your restore experience.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your 1st car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@derrickjackson6737]

70/72 Grand Prix and Monte Carlo was the shit personal lURUXY fully loaded to the max my Dad had a 72 copper color 400 V8

[@loucostabile]

Sounds like Dad was riding in style :-)

[@DanEBoyd]

Perfect color combo on one of my favorite cars.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@Carlos-nq7up]

Thats a Beautiful Machine!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@tomjones7057]

Muscle & comfort is a great combination.

[@loucostabile]

Win / Win :-)

[@postaltraining]

that is just outstanding the way the single headlights are molded into the hood!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi postaltraining, Glad you like this one :-) Hope you see many other cars on the Channel you'll enjoy too, Lou

[@velvetbrewer7190]

I had that car black with red pin stripes! loved the wrap around dash bucket seat's. loved mine think mine was a SJ model.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Velvet Brewer, Sounds like a good time :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

I have a 73, as u can c above , wish my 455 had the horsepower of the 71, but I love my car, passes everything but a gas station, that 71 is gorgeous

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Oliveri, "Passes everything but a gas station" Nice! :-) Lou

[@anthonytoler718]

I had a black 1977 SJ Grand Prix and I pulled the 400 and put a 1971 455 engine in it and even with 2:56 rear end gears it was still a brutality quick machine.

[@jeremythompson9895]

Pontiac was always my favorite GM division. I still feel like GM should've axed Buick instead of Pontiac. No idea why they felt like they needed 2 luxury car manufacturers (Cadillac, Buick) I feel like Pontiac definitely built the best high performance engines out of all the GM divisions, at least in the old days they did, and had the coolest styling too

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Glad to share many Pontiac's on this KZbin Channel for you to enjoy, Lou

[@derrickjackson6737]

No Buick was the 2nd Cadillac love me some Buick

[@goropeza101]

Best year for the Pontiac Grand Prix-71!! Same can be said for For the Oldsmobile Cutlass 442!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Glenn, Happy to read you enjoy this year :-) Lou

[@BladeEdge121212]

Oh my...this is what I'm talking about. Beautiful GP!

[@loucostabile]

BladeEdge1221 Hi BladeEdge1221, I agree with you. Thanks for viewing and sharing. If you have time type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and I hope you'll find other cars and Owners stories you'll enjoy. Take care, Lou

[@BladeEdge121212]

Thank you, Lou! Will do

[@terryporche8745]

Beautiful car. I had a ‘70 model. Loved the car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry Porche, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Sounds like you have wonderful memories of your 1970 too. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@kevinpatrickmacnutt]

Back in the early 80s, maybe 1980-82 my parents had friends that had a 1971 Pontiac Gran Prix in black and a 1971 Chevy Impala two door hardtop in white. I remember my mother commenting on the fact that they drove such "old cars". Back then I thought they were cool cars and could not understand her sentiment. She however said the same thing about my brother in law's 1970 Chevelle SS 396 convertible (which was sadly totalled in 1985) and my brothers 1969 Pontiac LeMans.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kevin MacNutt, Thank you for sharing some fun memories & stories :-) Lou

[@noahgaray7923]

Pretty funny considering those cars were stronger, built to a higher standard, faster, got the same mileage, and are still sought after today.

[@aldofhister6859]

I knew a guy in high school that out of 71 Grand Prix it was silver with a black Landau top ! Beautiful car - is initials were GR

[@loucostabile]

Hi aldof hister, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the guy you knew in High School's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rayscott7655]

Love this year Grand Prix!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@MrTrack412]

Lou you are the best at showing cars!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Jed Clampett :-) I appreciate your kind words, Lou

[@balootube3099]

My first car was a 1971 Grand Prix Model J. Silver with a Black vinyl top and black interior. 400 eng with 400 turboglide 3 speed auto transmission.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Baloo Tube, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@onemoregod]

Mine was dark blue with a 400. Loved it

[@loucostabile]

You had a cool car too :-)

[@RivChick1]

The dash on this car has a lot of similarities of the 71 Buick Riviera boat tail. VERY COOL!!

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@terryspivey2116]

Beautiful car I love it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry Spivey, Glad to read you "love it" :-) Lou

[@guykite8110]

Fantastic 😲

[@loucostabile]

Hi Guy, Happy to read "Fantastic" :-) Lou

[@guykite8110]

@@loucostabile I had a cousin who lived in the mountains when growing up and she had a brand new 70 or 71 model..Also black and I thought it was one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen..I think 70 models with the four headlights are a little more appealing..But doesn't matter much.. The 71 has a prettier interior tho...I think..

[@dereksuddreth8672]

I had a 71 SJ 455. What a cruiser!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Derek Suddreth, You had a nice one :-) Lou

[@19553129]

My Brother Had one like this Awesome Car .

[@loucostabile]

Cool. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@mariahdouglas7794]

My mom bought a 71 455 with 1500 miles on it in the mid 80s for a 1000 $ from a old woman,I always wanted her to keep it for me when I got older , guess Im gonna build one now .

[@loucostabile]

Your Mom has great taste :-) Wish you well on your build, Lou

[@troygreen9321]

Boy, what a flashback

[@loucostabile]

Hi Troy Green, Good times, good times :-) Lou

[@Chuckles9191991]

My first car was a 79 GP, not quite the work of art that this one is but it was cool. Love this one Lou. One hell of a car.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like this one and thank you for sharing details on your 1979 too :-)

[@wegner438]

BEAUTIFUL car! You should be proud of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi wegner438, I agree, a beautiful car. Thanks for viewing and sharing. Please take a moment and go to KZbin.com and type in "My Car Story with Lou Costabile" and see if there are other Owners and cars stories you may enjoy. Take care, Lou

[@lavertjackson8902]

Beautiful car. Brings back memories of my Dad's 71 Grand prix except he had basket rims. I have not seen a grand prix yet with them ..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lavert Jackson, Glad this one reminds you of your Dad's car :-) Lou

[@lavertjackson8902]

@@loucostabile thank you I really appreciate your reply

[@audieconrad8995]

Nice ride Lou, Back in the day when U.S. car companies were still building unique style... Interestingly the wrap-around cockpit type front dash and interior design were quite similar to the '71-74 AMC Javelin's. I could understand if either builder premiered it first then to have it imitated but to have that similar a deisgn debut together for the same model is a strange coincidence...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie Conrad, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge and the details you enjoy. Happy to read you enjoy this ride, Lou

[@johngranato2673]

Front looks much better than the '69's.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@normansabel1850]

I had a 72 model J with a 400 engine. It would easily peg the speedo (150mph). The coolest item on the car was the slap action gear shift. Upshift the transmission by hitting the gearshift lever to the side.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Norman, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@FastFordClub]

Beautiful Car Man

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car Mario Hinsche :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@russcarneyjr2473]

I had a black 1972 with a455, factory mags sweet

[@loucostabile]

Hi russ carney jr, Nice when you see a car your familiar with. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@larryhawkins3294]

Externally these cars were midsized but marketed as full sized...rightfully so because the 69 thru 72 models were highly styled. The restyled 73s went down market and shared essentials with the Olds Cutless Supreme and Buick Regal. The 69s thru 72 vehicles were much more prestigious.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry Hawkins, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@johnhiram1207]

Amazing car.

[@loucostabile]

+John Hiram Hi John, Thanks for commenting, and glad you enjoyed the car, Lou

[@cncfan]

Best Grand Prix design

[@loucostabile]

cncfan Hi cncfan, it is a great look, thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tonyzaozirny4395]

That's the next car I buy

[@loucostabile]

Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon Tony.

[@jelliott750]

My dad has the exact same car. His has the 400 a model j I believe one owner car also red center caps dark green but his is all original but has been painted once with original paint sadly he's giving it to my sister

[@loucostabile]

Hi J Elliott, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@caseyjones3684]

The thing hanging off the AC Compressor is called a Receiver Dryer just an FYI.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Casey Jones, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@caseyjones3684]

@@loucostabile anytime my Friend.

[@scottwest1813]

She's beautiful. I had a 70, with the 400.

[@loucostabile]

HI Scott West, Glad you enjoy the looks of this one, and sounds like you had a good one too :-) Lou

[@audieconrad8995]

Fab car! Interesting how the front interior styling has a similar cockpit profile to the '71 AMC Javelin - both the same year so unlikely there was copycatting with the design? A coincidence?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Audie Conrad, Glad you this this one is a "Fab car!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, and I'm not sure AMC & GM were on the same interior design page, however I can see the resemblance. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@johnledbetter3487]

The GP dash layout dates back to the 69 model. DeLorean did a fabulous job on the GP. I had a 69 and 71. Would love to have another 71!

[@josemarmolejo9192]

Los mejores carros en la historia mucho power

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@angelmarcano6747]

That car looks very cool but did you know that some of those cars came four speed, I think that was an option knew a guy that had one in white with a blue interior

[@loucostabile]

Hi Angel Marcano, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@seanmares2406]

She's beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sean, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@salstevens150]

FROM THE MOVIE THE CAR.WITH JAMES BROLIN THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN THAT CAR! I HAD 77 SJ MISS IT SO MUCH. WAS MY FIRST.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sal, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Lou

[@salstevens150]

@@loucostabile OLD SCHOOL IS THE ONLY SCHOOL!

[@johnmcaleese8459]

God I love these.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John McAleese, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@josephsolis3018]

BEEYOOUTIFULLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise for the looks of this car :-)

[@wilsixone]

Wow, eight years ago. I wonder if he still owns it... Edit: our neighbor owned a '71 when it was new. It was like a triple gold color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Hmmm, not sure if he still owns it. Happy to read this car brings back memories of your neighbors car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@rfp3rdp]

Yes, I still own it. Don't ever plan on parting with it.

[@josephsolis3018]

SUPERFLY!!!! MACK DADDY!!!! COOOOOOL!!!! PIMP MY RIDE!!!! RIDING DIRTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

Well said :-)

[@caseyjones3684]

Beautiful Car!!!!!!! Is that a Factory Hood Tach??? Sweet

[@loucostabile]

Hi Casey Jones, Glad to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@eldaddio9100]

Did it have a six way steering option ?

[@loucostabile]

Hmmm, not sure.

[@markmarshall39]

ok, this one or the jag sitting next to it, it has to be the gran prix

[@loucostabile]

?

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

Nice car, and extra clean under the hood. The fan shroud looks new. I wonder if that's original or a factory spec aftermarket. The shrouds really do show their age, but this one doesn't. The air cleaner looks fantastic, another piece that's more of a challenge to look completely original and brand new. BTW camera guy, Do Not touch anything. (you should know) This owner invested large amounts of time and money into the car. That nice finish on the condenser can be marred by the oil and acid, and salt from human fingers.. from that pizza or salt from that bag of chips you had on the way to the show! (yeah y'know!)

[@loucostabile]

+TheFRiNgEguitars Thanks for viewing and sharing details you like under the hood. I'll work on keeping my hands off the cars. BTW I usually like cheese & sausage :-) Lou

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

Pontiac owned the personal luxury segment during that era. Only issue for me was that the horsepower rating on the stock 400 engine went from 350 to 200 as economy concerns became more or an issue

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@HotLuftwaffles109]

I need some white door panels for mine. But mine are hand cranked windows.

[@loucostabile]

eBay?

[@robertcowan8211]

I RAN A TANK OF GAS OUT IN 1 OF THESE AT 140 MPH GOING FROM CHICAGO TO KNOXVILLE, TN IN 1974

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-) Great story too :-)

[@dmoney668]

Car's so tight

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidmccaffery7977]

Had one but it got away. So sad, best car ever , to me

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, I think it was Dr. Suess who said, "Don't be sad it's over. Be glad it happened." That helps me with things and people no longer here, and I hope it helps you too, Lou

[@davidmccaffery7977]

@@loucostabile Thanks Lou, I enjoy your work! But was slightly disappointed that the sound of the glorious 455 at idle wasn't captured.🤠

[@DinoAungpe]

Very kool

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dino Aungpe, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@go.gators]

I had a 74 same setup with the tow package

[@loucostabile]

I find it fun when you see a car you're familiar with :-) Glad you found this one on the Channel BullGator. Lou

[@peterhogan9537]

That hood tack was not available on 71 Grand Prix,s only on the 69,s .

[@karlchilders5420]

Peter Hogan not true, you could get it as a factory ordered option, and as a dealer add on, either way.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing your knowledge.

[@Billyd4Reel]

I have a 1971 J. If I recall the J was a 400 and the SJ was the 455?

[@loucostabile]

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[@CindyKelly-lk1ep]

My was a 77 white hard top black interior

[@loucostabile]

Hi Cindy, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your white car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@anthonyrobersonthe1st616]

Nice

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Tony Roberson Hi Tony, I agree with you, thanks for viewing, Lou

[@bradclem6226]

I would have liked the wood grain steering wheel better like n the 72’s. Beautiful car. 72 was my first car.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for sharing.

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@donayers5925]

71-72 were good lookin, but didn't run like the 69-70 !

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[@donayers5925]

@@loucostabile my first car was a 55 chieftain , then 2 Catalina 's , 1 61 ventura and 2 gto's . Hated to see Pontiacs go ! Driving a buick LaCrosse now

[@loucostabile]

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[@jeffg5654]

I have a 72. Who did the restoration?

[@loucostabile]

Not sure.

[@rfp3rdp]

Getz's Hot Rod Shop in Hampshire, IL