1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Hurst SSJ in White / Gold & 455 Engine Sound My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're at the Carlisle Events in Carlisle PA on 7-15-17.
We're looking at a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Hurst SSJ in White & Gold Paint and this one has the optional 455 CI engine.
The car's Owner is Wolf Feist. Wolf’s had this car since 1992. He shares the details of what it’s like to own and drive this rare car.
If you’re interested in learning about the different events at the Carlisle Events, go to the website at www.carlisleevents.com
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[@keithp115]

This vehicle brought me back to my senior year, 1979. I had the same two-tone color combo, with a light brown interior. A real chic magnet back in the day. Thanks for the memories guys!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Senior Year car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@skipcampbell4226]

Had a '72 sj. First car. I was 16. Managed to spin the 455s crank bearing within the first 6 months of ownership! Put in a '68 ram air 400. Bought the motor for 300.00! This was in 1980. Those engines were still plentiful. I beat the hell out that car! Camaros and Firebirds were no match. How I miss those times! God Bless

[@loucostabile]

Hi Skip, Happy to read you had a fun 1st car :-) Thanks for sharing, blessings received, and God bless you too, Lou

[@jimmygrant424]

It just happens to have my favorite Pontiac wheels on it!!! The whole car is a dream too!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jimmy, Happy to read you enjoy this "dream" car :-) Lou

[@geofjones2813]

I was selling Pontiacs in '71 & '72. The brochure for these would make you drool. They had blueprinted engine, beefed up turbo 400 trans, heavy suspension, and lots of other gee whiz stuff. Never saw the actual car, but we sold a lot of Grand Villes to folks who wanted a beautiful family car.

[@loucostabile]

HI Geof Jones, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story your knowledge of the car, Lou

[@michaelparrow5737]

Coolest door handles ever

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the door handles on this car :-) Lou

[@karlmaier4243]

Once again Lou, your love for these fine classics bring my wonderful memories back! I had a '72 model J that I bought of my parents...had it a week and got t-boned in a Kmart parking lot, needless to say I was sick! What's funny is I had the same starter issues also, Pontiacs was famous for that when the engines got hot! Thanks again for your awesome videos I know you work hard to share these with us! You are greatly appreciated!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Karl Maier, Glad this one brings back wonderful memories :-) You''re welcome, Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Sweet! The styling is unique. I like how the colors & body lines come together.

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, "Sweet!" Well said, Lou

[@jackgrogger2722]

I love old Grad Prix, had a 1971. What a blast.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jack Grogger, Glad you love the Grand Prix :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Here is a link to that 1971 you enjoy, Lou kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnXWqpyMnc-Cjqc

[@jackwild1111]

OMG ! The Holy Grail !! Love GP's... My 2nd car at 16 years of age was a 1969 GP model J. Presidential blue with super cool black vinyl interior and top. Today it remains my all time favorite car ! It was luxurious and very fast ! And I had SOOOO much fun in it ! I have chewed up some muscle cars on Lake Street ( Minneapolis ) in the day with it as well. Subsequently I had 2 - 1972's , I have a great appreciation for the GO's.

[@jackwild1111]

GP's

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jay Wilder, "Love GP's" We have a Winner! :-) Glad to read I'm sharing a car you enjoy, Lou

[@orange70383]

Fantastic car, wow Pontiac went all out on this one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi orange70383, Glad you enjoyed this one and commented "wow" Nice :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@duanenicpon8024]

Absolutely gorgeous 72 Hurst GP...I have two 70s TAs...would love to own 70 72 455 GP....something special about them..looks luxury and performance..pure Pontiac!

[@loucostabile]

High praise. Happy to read you have some fun cars too.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

Big bro Lou! Oh boy-this car is insanely epic, man. Seriously-gold stripes on top of my tubesocks for this Hurst beauty and my sneakers won't even be on, man. Stocking feet for JV Johnny all the way with this one lol! I am learning a lot watching your Channel, Lou. The face on this girl is a lil' cuckoo and she backs it up by that awesome rumble and arrow like rear end. So much character and flair, and awesome that these cars are kept alive and kicking. :) JV Johnny

[@loucostabile]

Hey JV Johnny, High praise :-) Glad you like this one, Lou

[@KathyJeanActress]

Good morning from Pekin, Illinois. Thank you, gentlemen, for presenting this remarkably exquisite Pontiac!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kathy Jean, It's my pleasure. Thank you for viewing and sharing such a wonderful comment, Lou

[@robertvalentin2402]

Lou Costabile awesome car Pontiac was the best looking car in all era my favors is the 1965 Pontiac Bonneville is favored two door hard top and 77 grand prix too and and 80s tranAm my dad love the 1954 Pontiac Star chief too bad Pontiac and Oldsmobile are gone stop making those American car those are best build classic and Cadillac are favored too to the 60s 70 s 80s it hard keep it finding parts are hard a least the value never drop

[@loucostabile]

HI Robert Valentin, Glad you enjoyed this one :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your Pontiac knowledge, Lou

[@bextar6365]

My wife worked in the Pont. zone office for 30 years. I have 2 large hand painted banners that were on display in the 1990s at the Chicago auto show {McCormick Pl}Also have a carpet with a Pont. V logo that was at the entry door of a Chicago dealer. Would like to sell these items...

[@markj2838]

Man I'm glad hurst put their touch on some very cool cars thru the 70s and 80s beautiful grand prix Lou 🍻 highly optioned car as well..

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark J, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) Lou

[@hishamelfiki8111]

I'm a great fan of grsnd prix . I owned a Grand Prix when I was studying in the STATES .Grand Prix is a " Legend ". Thanks LOU for showing this aw awesome car. Please LOU have a great day. Thanks for sharing this great video. LOU please have a great day .

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hisham Elfiki, Glad you were able to see a Grand Prix, as I know this one you'd like :-) Hope you have a great day. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dbx1233]

hisham elfiki, did you say you studied in the States? Studied in the States? Have a beautiful day. A beautiful day.

[@emersonaz]

Beautiful car in gorgeous condition. I didn't know of the Hurst Grand Prix, but now I need one, really I need this one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Emerson V, Glad you were able to see this one and read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@tomgwhiz]

Beautiful car. I remember one on my street when I was a teenager. The wheels were purportedly subject to breakage if they were hit wrong. The sunroof is a sunroof, not a moonroof. A moonroof has glass that you can see through.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom Gee, Thank you for viewing and sharing details about the car on your block, cool! Lou

[@wickedfirefly13]

Really classy Grand Prix, sharp looking and great colors! I love the wheels... and sun roof is awesome! Cool door handle. Nice car and vid... I like a lot, Thank u!

[@loucostabile]

Hi WickedFireFly13, Glad you like this one. I agree, classy. Sporty, and luxurious. The car has it all, Lou

[@scottkelemen167]

Love this car. I had a white model SJ that I sold a few years ago. It was my father’s bought new in 1972. I sold it with the original silver honeycomb wheels as well. It had all the power options, an 8-track going into the back seat and a power truck button in the glove box as well. The clock was the only thing that didn’t work and the deep dish ash tray was not original as someone stole it when they stole the change.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read "Love this car" :-) Glad 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

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Very beautiful collector car the hurst GP is a very rare jem i remember some these cars had a mobile phone as a rare option Linda Vaughn has been my favorite car gal this owner is so lucky to have this classic master piece

[@loucostabile]

Hi Daniel, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@JohnSample-h6n]

I love all the rare and Oscars you introduced to us. I had an 89 Dakota convertible which got the strangest looks. When asked who did the convertible conversion, assuming it was not factory, I would say Lee Iacocca.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Happy to share the cars with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@cherrypickerguitars]

Hey Lou! Surfing around your older posts and came across this “unicorn”! I never knew they did the “Hurst thing” on a Grand Prix! Peace

[@loucostabile]

Hey Cherry Picker Guitar, I knew there was one, however this is the only one I've seen, and was glad to share this "unicorn" with you :-) Lou

[@henryhawkins1194]

I didn't know these existed. I even think I like it better than the Old's Hurst. Thanks for posting, beautiful car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Henry Hawkins, Glad you learned about this one on this KZbin Channel :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy. You're welcome, Lou

[@gelandewagen4376]

no one would have believed it if this car would have played the main roles in the role of a bandit well the type of driver is not visible and the car knocks people down and drives away

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing & sharing.

[@fleetwin1]

Boy o boy, that is so beautiful....Back then the various GM brands were really different from one another. That is one of the nicest looking cars ever produced.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kramden, Glad you think this one is one of the nicest produced. High praise, Lou

[@tomjones7057]

24k Gold Nostalgia !!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@georgeguttknecht1344]

Had a black 72 Grand Prix blue interior beautiful car got it and 76 whith 1000 miles on it! Had no idea ssj Hurst model was even available! "WOW"

[@loucostabile]

Hi George Guttknecht, 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

[@bbhunting1]

My brother in law had a 1971 J. It was the fastest 402 equipped car I had ever been in. It buried the speedometer easily. My first car was a 1972 Monte carlo Custom and it too had a 402. Fast also and still have it today.

[@loucostabile]

HI BB Hunting, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brother In Laws 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

[@starchild3443]

God i love that sound!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@georgekalafatis7286]

That car is really cool I've never heard of an SSJ but I guess I can say now I have

[@loucostabile]

Hi George, Happy to share this rarely seen SSJ with you :-) Lou

[@georgekalafatis7286]

@@loucostabile I have some old rare stuff a 66 Impala 1975 cosworth Vega Buick Skyhawk and a 87 trans am GTA but nothing like you got that's real nice and I bet she drives really nice down the road

[@Chuckles9191991]

Thx for posting. Great car. Love the GP's. My first car was a 79 GP LJ model.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuckles9191991, Glad you think this one is a "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story mentioning you had a GP too. You're welcome, Lou

[@dave1956]

I remember seeing them in Motor Trend back in the day, but I have never seen one in person.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, This is the only one I've seen, and glad to be able to video this one, Lou

[@peckerwood9383]

I owned mine since 2007. I brought it back from Hawaii. I'm restoring mine but,with a couple of upgrades!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi pecker wood, Happy to read you have a cool car too :-) Hope the build comes out exactly the way you'd like it, Lou

[@russcarneyjr2473]

I had a model J GP 1972 all black. The 455 motor went bad so I put a BB 400, OMG that puppy was fast. My favorite car as a teenager

[@loucostabile]

Hi russ carney jr, Ahhh, the glory days :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story, Lou

[@johnmaccoy4324]

Pontiac was a great brand it's a shame that GM killed the brand.

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Maccoy, True, fortunately there are many good Pontiacs out there to still enjoy, Lou

[@331Grabber]

Not only that. It's a shame how they slowly killed Pointiac over the course of the 28 years that started with the end of their own V8s then the Fiero compromise, then them just being re-badged Chevys. They tried so hard to stay a performance brand. They carried the big V8s all the way to 1979 when all the others had given up. Then they tried turbos when they lost the big motors. They wanted the Fiero to be a high performance sporty compact. But GM was afraid for Corvette sales. They were starved out so Chevy could be the great one. The GTO was their last shot. And almost none of it was Pontiac :( R.I.P. Poncho

[@vannjunkin8041]

@@331Grabber you know the true story! So sad. Should've been America's Porsche. I'm still pissed. I hate vettes because of it. Imagine a Banshee with a 421SD in it.

[@jefferysoles1715]

Pontiac was set to overtake Chevrolet in the late 50's and early 60's but the powers that be were having no part of that. They handcuffed John DeLorean one of the more brilliant men to ever be in the auto game. GM could have made a retro looking GTO when they came out with that joke of a car in 2004. A GTO looking like a 1969 Judge or maybe a 1965 model Goat.

[@dansmusic5749]

@@331Grabber This the sad story. GM wanted Chevy to have nearly all the glory. The 455SD was nearly stillborn. The Ram Air V WAS still born. Did you know that Pontiac produced a 303 CID version of the Ram Air V? And did you know that Pontiac produced a 427 that had overhead cams and was one of the best looking engines I have ever seen? So much they tried was stopped by GM management to keep the brand behind Chevy.

[@peckerwood9383]

I own a 72' that I found in Hawaii and brought it back with me to Illinois. They are great cars.I have a red one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi pecker wood, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your car too, Lou

[@nunchaku4607]

Shimming a starter on a Grand Prix is a delicate process...I know, I use to own one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nunchaku, 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

[@jeremythompson9895]

Pontiac was always one of my favorite manufacturers. Pontiac built the 1961-63 421 Super Duty Catalina's which we're factory drag racers and they built the coolest muscle cars out of any of the GM divisions(64-72 GTO, 67-74 Firebird/Trans Am) and we're the only manufacturer still building cool cars in the late 70's gas crunch era(77 Can Am, 75-78 Trans Am 400/4 speed) GM should've axed Buick instead of Pontiac.....even though I love the 70-72 Buick GS/GSX and the 80s Grand National/GNX. Didn't need another luxury car manufacturer when they already had Cadillac

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeremy Thompson, Glad to read you enjoy this brand :-) Lou

[@opera93]

Jeremy Thompson thanks. We ordered a 1977 Trans Am Special Ed( Velour INTerior, Auto TA 400/AM Radio, HURST TTOPS,tint window Delete, ) in OCT 1976 & revived in March 1977 . Incidentally without pin stripes, & with screaming Chicken, the Hurst TTOPS always leaked, etc... Though was best driving car I ever had: used Family Driver for some 13 years, rust & wear were terrible,... in Warsaw IN Auto Salvage presumably.. Interestingly my first real sighting of a speed Car was a 61 ?SUPer Duty set up for Drag at US30/ Bunker Hill Drag Strips, etc....boggled our 15 year old Gas Station Hang out,etc. Fun..

[@sigmamale7241]

Sounds and looks awesome!!!

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@johnIZaUWL]

A Hurst that's an automatic 😳😳😳 did I see that correctly and if so why the F didn't you enquire about such an anomaly??? GORGEOUS of course😎😎😎

[@loucostabile]

Hi John, Because this is one rare ride you can't find again to share with you, Lou

[@bigdaddy9864]

what a cool car i know where a 72 shell to one of these is in a old junk yard in northern MI but not much there you can still see the paint two tone on it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Big Daddy, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car" :-) Thank you for sharing you're familiar with where one is at, Lou

[@bigdaddy9864]

@@loucostabile ya Lou that car is in Swan Auto Part M 88 out of Bellair MI it's way in the back ,not much left of it I bought the seats out of it 20 years ago : it's been there a long time .

[@mikeyb.3004]

Lou- I think I like it better in white. Don't tell Keith!!!😂

[@loucostabile]

Mikey B.- it'll be our secret :-)

[@rogerfournier3284]

Terrific looking car, plus Hurst is rare in this model.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roger, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and rarity 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

[@rogerfournier3284]

@@loucostabile What is rare Lou is that the stock 455 (60 made) stock engine (standard) Beautiful Pontaic!

[@peckerwood9383]

This was back when Pontiac made excitement!!! If you can remember.

[@loucostabile]

HI pecker wood, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gphilipc2031]

My sis had a Grand Prix of the same vintage...Big beautiful all white in and out...never met a local Exxon station it didn't like.

[@loucostabile]

Hi G Philip C, Great car, and you're right, enjoys that gas too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

As you can see from the picture of my car above this, I too am a avid Pontiac buff, seen so few of the Hurst editions, beautiful car, as far as parts go, there's a lot more available for that 72, than there is for my 73, I too need a sunroof cable, and it's next to impossible to locate stuff for my car, enjoy that beauty, see you at the gas station

[@loucostabile]

Hi John Oliveri, Thank you for viewing and sharing details on your car too. Hope you find that cable, Lou

[@MrDjh66]

Love the vids Lou keep um coming

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrDjh66, Glad to read you "love the vids" :-) Thank you and I'll do my best, Lou

[@josephlaperuta1124]

hey Lou, I know you mainly cover stock original cars, but since you`re in Delaware and looking at Pontiacs, can you cover Jeff Kinslers 68 Firebird (Pontiac powered) street car that runs 7 second 1/4 mile times on stock suspension?

[@loucostabile]

Hi joseph laperuta, I do like stock cars, I also like modified too. I'm planning the 2nd 1/2 of the year in AZ, IL, and maybe IN & MO. Sounds like a great car for sure! Hopefully I'll see the car in my travels. Thank you for sharing details on the car, Lou

[@MrTommyboy68]

I wish you would have focused on the "build sheet" a little more. One of my teachers in High School's mother worked as an executive secretary for the Hurst Corporation and was given an SSJ Hurst Grand Prix as a long time employee. She traded it in 1970 for a newer car. I don't remember what year hers was, but my teacher said she should have let me know when she was looking to trade (since she knew I was a car nut in school.

[@loucostabile]

Hi MrTommyboy68, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Teachers in High School's Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jasonshawver7227]

The door handles at 4.02 are done on custom restomods today (think KindigIt Design). They are an example of how GM divisions weren’t talking to one another.......what a great idea that should have been shared across divisions

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@rmcc55]

I looked at a new one at Frizzell Pontiac in Houston in 1972.I believe the sticker was around 5800.00 which seemed like a fortune at the time.They also had a black and gold one.

[@loucostabile]

Hi rmcc55, Thank you for sharing your story on the car you were looking for. The black & gold one would be fun to find now to video and share with the Viewers. Lou

[@zacariasblanco9738]

1 of 60 !!! This car should be in the dictionary under the word RARE

[@loucostabile]

Hi Zacarias, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity 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

[@zacariasblanco9738]

@@loucostabile the way you go thru the details in the interior and engine is what I enjoy the most keep them coming thanks

[@danal2960]

This car is pretty cool the combination is perfect 👌 👍🏽

[@loucostabile]

HI DAn Al, Well said, Lou

[@omegatiger8321]

Loved the Gran Prix and Trans Ams and Gto's, owned many of them, missing Pontiac...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Omega Tiger, If you type into KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Pontiac" I think you'll see many you'll enjoy, Lou

[@TheItsmegp46]

The exterior door handles look like what Chrysler had on their 1955 models, except that the Pontiac's was a bit slimmer.

[@loucostabile]

Hi itsmegp46, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@phogwood545]

Pontiac made beautiful cars that were far more pretty than what Chevy made. In fact I would go as far as to say that Pontiac made more beautiful cars overall than any other American make or model. RIP PONCHO :(

[@loucostabile]

Hi Paul R, High praise for the Pontiac design :-) Lou

[@phogwood545]

@@loucostabile Yes Sir!! :-)

[@terryporche8745]

I had a SJ model 1970 model. Beautiful car, and yes it enjoyed gas. Burn 2 tanks a day, thank God was selling for .35 cents a gallon.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Terry Porche, Fond memories of gallons of gas gone by :-) Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Lovely looking Grand Prix. :)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jason Carpp, Glad you like this one :-) Me too, Lou

[@jasoncarpp7742]

I love most GM cars of the early 70s. :)

[@alexalexander1908]

Lou you need to come see our 1974 Ford Gran Torino elite under 5000 mile stock untouched like new !!

[@loucostabile]

HI Alex Alexander, Sounds amazing. What state is your car in so if my travels are in your area, I'll take a look? Lou

[@alexalexander1908]

I'm in Akron ,Ohio and the car is Like new !! You need to see it thanks for the reply

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I suspect it's as described because it's been broken down this whole time cuz it's a FORD, ahahahahaha!!!

[@dbx1233]

I never believed big foot or unicorns existed but after seeing this video I may need to reconsider my beliefs!

[@loucostabile]

Nice ! Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-)

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

I like them gold rims on the ad with the pretty lady better than the Honeycomb

[@loucostabile]

Hi THRASH METAL & FUN RIFFS, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

@@loucostabile Alright Lou, I subbed now, I've seen at least several of ur vehicle profiles before man! The Dodge Demon stands out in mind just cuz I had one. These Grand Prix SJ and SSJ vids have taken over my recommended last 2 says since watching one and it's fine cuz I never heard of these special editions but I had a 70 SS Monte Carlo like the one in my Cars playlist.

[@michaeltobin328]

Had 72 GP model J never knew it represented John D....but we shared more than passing interests but I had no charges also ,I had starter problems also. Great car lost to a 402 Monte Carlo but Bea a newer 80s pos Vette.thanx good choice peace ✌️ Toby

[@loucostabile]

Hi Toby, 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,

[@bklynbatallday104]

that's a Great car man o men nice

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@frankmoore159]

Look at that low huh what an era

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@79tazman]

I did not know there was a Hurst Grand Prix anyway that's cool I like those old Pontiac's my dad had a 73 Grand Am 73 Le Mans and a 75 Le Mans GT they were cool cars but the Grand Prix were nice cars too

[@loucostabile]

Hi 79tazman, You rarely see one, so I was pretty excited to talk the Owner regarding this one and he was willing to sharing, Lou

[@jonpenguin303]

Didn't they also make the '72 SSJ Hurst edition in black and gold? If so, how many did they make in black and gold?

[@loucostabile]

...like this one. Enjoy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2ao32petebj8k

[@manoman0]

Pontiacs had a very nice and strange appeal, just look at the front end design; just so special, unlike other GM brands.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the strange appeal of this one manoman0 :-) Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@manoman0]

Yep, I don't tune in too often but that needs to change. I watched your episode on the Gaylord, I mean, just brilliant, brilliant. Oh, another thing: I am glad you don't join the habit of adding music to the background.

[@loucostabile]

Hi manoman0, Glad you'll be watching more. The Gaylord is an amazing car :-) Stay tuned, as I'm going to have an "extended cut" with that one as I happened to meet the Restorer of the car who shares his thoughts, Lou

[@cocodrilo1443]

To me the king of all Grand Prix will always be the Stutz Blackhawks. Just like Elvis had. Love em'

[@loucostabile]

Hi Coco, Yes, that is a good one :-) Lou

[@bg147]

He is a lucky man.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@bradgilker3429]

I had a 1976, 50th anniversary with the Hurst option and it was T-tops, not a sunroof. Is it a true Hurst without T's? Just asking

[@opera93]

brad gilker thanks, I had a 77 TRANSAM Special Ed.. Hurst TTOPS FROM Oct 1976 MFGR That consistently leaked water , thiugh great Smoky Bandit car ( I velour Interior 6.6 L Engine) In retrospect I should have ordered 4 SPD/TA ENGINE, NO TTOPS, etc . And tried to preserve it)....

[@loucostabile]

Hi brad gilker, Sounds like you had s nice car, and thank you for sharing. This one is a true Hurst, Lou

[@darrenkastl8160]

Very nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Darren Kasti, Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@rocksteele6926]

Nice car. I wonder what Pontiac was think, skip the tach and put a clock instead. That way you will know what time you blew-up your motor. How much does a tach cost compared to replacing an engine?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rock Steele, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Lou

[@philtripe]

my friend had the exact same car with that 455 but it didn't have the trans am wheels this car has and it certainly wasn't a hurst like he says this thing is but it did have the same dual snorkel air cleaner... that was a big deal back then

[@loucostabile]

Hi phil tripe, I find it fun when I see a car that brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

It's the shaler hood SSJ or whatever

[@jaahollywood6463]

I think I may just know this car. If it’s the one I’m thinking of I know the previous owner. It was in Newport Delaware the last I knew of. If Wolfe could respond that would be cool. I can’t imagine two of them around Delaware since there was only 60 made. Thank you.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Not sure if this car is the one you know, however I'm glad this car / video brings back memories for you :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@RootsandTendrils]

This car is extremely well outfitted and will remain a High Value Collectable into the Distant Future. I do wonder what figure would pry it out of this proud owner's hands. The aggressive burble at idle does seem to indicate that the engine has been modified, I would like to know how. I ask myself, How much would I pay for this car?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Roots and Tendrils, Hapy to read you enjoy this "extremely well outfitted" car :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of the right car for you soon, Lou

[@toussantlbisso]

That SunRoof is Sooo Rare ! and Awesome !.....Maybe the Enthusiasts/Makers Should Crowdfund to Build Some Wide Trackin Pontiac Excitement !!!!? AWD Hybrid Of Course !!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Toussantlbisso, Glad you enjoyed this one and find it "Rare and Awesome!" I like it too :-) Lou

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

1 of only 60 made. Big torque - 380 ft. lbs. net. The standard bumper jacks with the little slots in the bumper were a disaster. Very easy to either bend the little tab on the jack, mangle the slot in the bumper or both. And that's also were rust would start.

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

Great catch! Always chase any Hurst down that you see.

[@loucostabile]

Hi W1seOldg33zer, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@edsonmoh4856]

I have a 2003 grand prix

[@loucostabile]

Hi Edson, Happy to read you have a nice car too, Lou

[@brada4018]

Nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brad A, 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

[@russcarneyjr2473]

I was sadden went they dropped Pontiac, it made no sense just drop Buick instead. The TA was the hottest car in the 70's nobody wanted a corvette back then, it was the TA

[@loucostabile]

:-(

[@garbage854]

Sweet :)

[@loucostabile]

Agreed :-)

[@stevendonrenz]

Ok I’ll be the whiner.. he almost showed the original factory sticker price. That would of been interesting.. without googling I assume it cost 5k ?. That is a cool car I did not know about the SSJ. In 1976 my first car was a 1969 Grand Prix that was bought for $800 prob had the odometer rolled back. It was not mint condition but of course 40 years later wish I had kept the car. Wow cool video

[@loucostabile]

Hi Steven Renz , Happy to read this car / video brings back memories of your 1969 Grand Prix :-) Glad to read you enjoy this episode, and I hope you'll see many more cars you like on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@estpst]

Cool

[@loucostabile]

Hi estpst, Glad you enjoyed this one and think it's cool :-) Lou

[@slingshot9150]

I can't believe it only has a 120 speedo

[@loucostabile]

Hi Sling Shot, Thanks for viewing and sharing what you notice. Lou

[@frankmoore159]

Pontiac yes yes yes my favorite GP although the 69 is best

[@loucostabile]

Hi Frank, Happy to read "yes yes yes my favorite GP" :-) Lou

[@jeffc9159]

Wow how much I’ll buy it

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff C, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Not aware of this car being for sale. 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

[@gurutimes2]

ssj = super sport John Deloren

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@tripjet999]

A stock Pimpmobile!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bigdogone916]

they don't build them like this anymore

[@loucostabile]

You're right.

[@richardreynolds3593]

That right there was not a true Burst Grand Prix because everybody know when they build a car they always put their brand a shifter in the car regardless if it's a four-speed or automatic I had one with the Hurst his and hers shifter they always put them in their cars when they put their name on it if you want to get it to be true he need to get one of those shifters in there because all of those promotion cars came with them

[@loucostabile]

Hi Richard, 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

[@jefftesting12345]

For sale?

[@loucostabile]

Not aware of this car being for sale.

[@rexmuntz387]

I should have a tilt steering wheel

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rex, Thank you for viewing and sharing. 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

[@gt-37guy6]

The comment from the owner "The few times I've driven it..." what? That is a shame. Too many times I've heard "It's just too nice to drive" from muscle car owners at shows. That does it, I am NEVER restoring my car, I buzz through two tanks of gas every week when weather is nice...10's of thousands of miles of quality seat time over the last 7 years. Garage queens are just plain wrong in my view....What a waste. It is about the experience, not preserving a car....Drive em!

[@loucostabile]

Hi GT-37 Guy, I agree, it's nice to drive them. Lou

[@gt-37guy6]

@@loucostabile No offense to the owner, I know there was a trend in "investing" in Musclecars....maybe he has a collection and only has certain drivers....Still Awesome car that I would love to drive for him...hehe...

[@leddygee1896]

Usually, a Hurst car connotates a 4 - Speed... This Is NOT a 4 Speed!! Stickers and Paint, That's All...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leddy Gee, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@trort2714]

Too bad about the rust under the vinyl top.

[@ComputerLearning0]

Sadly, that was a common issue back in the day. I had a beautiful 1975 Cutlass Supreme with a half vinyl roof and that poor thing rusted so badly there were huge holes throughout the body. Unfortunately "rusting out" was common in American cars a long time ago :>\

[@loucostabile]

:-(

[@ultragor]

I don't think this car is an actual Hurst edition! It is an automatic transmission and a TRUE Hurst car has a Hurst shifter! This car is a clone!

[@loucostabile]

Hi csmith1965, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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

[@leestead4896]

It's a shame that this car spends its life on a trailer or in a climate controlled building. Cars are meant to be driven, regardless of their "pedigree" or rarity. If Jay Leno, who owns six-figure value cars can drive them on a regular basis, this car deserves to be out on the road enjoying the landscape. Hate if you want but as a car enthusiast and gearhead? I would much rather see this car get some use, instead of being left to look at occasionally.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee Stead, I like to drive them too. When you're the Care Taker clearly you have the choice of what you prefer to do with your car. If you KZbin search "My Car Story with Lou Ride" I think you'll see some amazing cars in motion :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@leestead4896]

No doubt! I love the channel and have seen some beautiful cars. I tend to get a little passionate about this stuff lol, especially a 455 Grand Prix.

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you "love" the Channel :-) I'll do my best to keep them coming as I'm passionate about these cars too, Lou

[@M21L35]

Waaaay too high idle.

[@loucostabile]

Hi M21L35, Still a work in progress. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@1wiu]

For sale?

[@loucostabile]

Not aware of this one being for sale.