1985 Pontiac Grand Prix Walkaround

Quick walk around of my gold 1985 Pontiac Grand Prix, complete with cold start, and detailing damage caused from an attempted break in!!!

[@morrismerritt7923]

Beautiful car. GP's are underappreciated.

[@Chicago_Cars]

I agree, thank you!!

[@oreotcat]

Nice!! I had an 85 Grand Prix LE, 2 tone blue that I bought when I got out of high school in 1993. Loved that car! I have an 87 Cutlass Salon now with 20K miles and I keep her in storage too. Don't trust anyone to keep it outside! Thanks for sharing!

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks for watching and for the comment! I wanted to keep this car at home for a while to try and save a few bucks, but the clowns trying to break in was a harsh reality that even though I live in a nice area that’s just not an option. I had an 84 Brougham and 85 LE back in high school as well, currently these two and the 4th and 5th I’ve owned, all but one (76) a G body.

[@oreotcat]

@@Chicago_Cars Yeah my storage is a lot now but I don't have a garage at home so. They're great cars. My best friend drove her Mom's 84 Monte CL when we were in high school. Come to find out it was pretty rare with t-tops. That car had every option available and was a beaut! So much fun :)

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@oreotcat same here with no garage. Storage is expensive, but so much cheaper than replacing her!

[@KLM817]

Really nice!! I love that fact it has the console and gauges and of course a V8. I love GP's from about 1975 until 1987. I had a 1977 GP and a 1983 GP. I didn't have the 1983 long because I didn't care for a 3.8 V6 and it was bare bones and the rear bumper rusted out. I think I was spoiled with the 1977 because it was loaded!

[@Chicago_Cars]

This one is my fourth. Before this one I had an 84 Brougham, 85 LE and 76 SJ. Then this one, and I also bought another 85 LE in September. That’s the silver one I mention in the video.

[@markchwala]

@@Chicago_Cars You know they also put in a 4.3 v6 I think it was throttle body.I drove one and it had plenty of power and torque and ran like a v8 !

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@markchwala I have never owned one of these with a V6, all of my Grand Prix and my one Monte Carlo (06SS) were all V8

[@markchwala]

@@Chicago_Cars I guess the point I was trying to make that the 4.3 was far superior in power to the 3.8 respectively.I own a 1981 Grand Prix LJ with 72,000 miles, it is the first year of the newer body style that started in 81.

[@ct87gn25]

My wife had a 85 GP LE up until about 7 years ago. 305v8, t-tops, buckets. Blue on gray. Loved that car....

[@Chicago_Cars]

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I had this gold one up until Wednesday, new video uploading now.

[@stormchaser419]

Wow! I had a 1983 Grand Prix. It was white with blue leather top and blue cloth seats. I kept it until 2001. I didn't have power windows. The only thing I wanted to get for it was Cragar S / S rims but never did. I did put an Eclipse CD unit in it in 1994 which at the time was a premium head unit and I think I paid $580 for just the head unit. Mine was a V-6 with a 231 cubic inch engine. I think that was pretty much the same engine the 1986 Buick Grand National had in it except that had a turbocharger and some other modifications. Miss that car. Yours is in great condition!

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you!

[@ericnixon4225]

I had a 1985 Grand Prix that came with the 3.8.litre v-6,drove that for about 6-7 months,and then I pulled it out and put a 1979 Chevrolet 4-bolt main ,with pretty much stock except for I had the crank turned 10-10,put a R.V.cam in it and the 883 cylinder heads and and a Holley 750,w/a Holley street dominator intake,did not want to make that car fast but it was quick enough,but I was way more impressed with how good it ran with the rebuild recipe and just more along the lines of being very dependable,and definitely dependable it was.i truly miss that car.thumbs up to you and your videos...❤👍💯 Peace and Blessings to you ALL 🙏💯👍

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks and same to you and yours!

[@ct87gn25]

Just so you know, that power sunroof option is a super rare option on that car. You most likely won't see another. that's the second one i've seen in 20+ years. NICE GP my friend...

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you. Funny you mention it tho, my silver car I parted out last year also had it.

[@ct87gn25]

@@Chicago_Cars That's unbelievable. You see t-top cars once in a blue moon, electric sun roofs almost never. Stroke of luck for sure!!!

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@ct87gn25 yeah, most cars I’ve seen have been hard tops. I figured you didn’t see many anymore because the drains would clog and they’d rust. Good info tho.

[@ct87gn25]

@@Chicago_Cars Yep, same with all the g-body t-tops. Water sits in the channels and after all these years, well they're toast, LOL. Did you sell the gold car?

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@ct87gn25 yup, check out the new video just uploaded for more info on what’s next.

[@T-riter]

Those are some sweet cars, ride like a dream fun to drive wish I had one.

[@Chicago_Cars]

They’re still out there, why can’t you have one?

[@BobNSuch]

Love Grand Prix as well. I am also in the Chicagoland area. Can't wait to see your silver '85 video

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks! I’ve made a couple on her progress, we just got the motor out in prep for the new 350 and 700r4 combo. We hit a snag tho, new video coming this weekend on that!

[@31847448]

Anice one ! GM had it all going on in these cars.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Body by Fisher said it all back then!

[@SP-wg6uo]

Thank you for responding,...I forgot to mention, ..I'd had a 81' Buick Riviera bought from a family members old friend,...it was in great shape, not a single dent, all electric windows/ seats, gray on gray interior, vinyl top, just exceptional condition, bought it in 96, ' ...two 1/2 yrs later, the freeze plugs went out, ($ 400 repair) ....you seem quite knowledgeable regarding GM bodied classics,....did you know it had a front-wheeled drived, drive train? Lastly, again, wanted to see if you'd be willing to sell the G.P.?

[@Chicago_Cars]

I knew some of the GM fleet was switched to FWD by then, didn’t know about the Riviera, pretty cool. I’ll listen to reasonable offers, but am not actively trying to sell.

[@michelsaarloos4392]

A beauty to the max

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you!

[@erty7012]

Had a 73 GP and an 81 w/ a Buick v6 in it. The 81 was no comparison to the 73's big ride. I still miss both.

[@deanhummel7946]

Sharp looking car . Looks like it's in great shape 🖒🖒

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks, she’s pretty nice. I need to repair the damage from a recent break in attempt, but otherwise she’s a clean 23K mile car.

[@SP-wg6uo]

Another of my fav.'s, are the 79'-80' models....oh man ....my dream would be to have in my garage ..a G.P. model 79' and/ or 80' .......& any 81'--86' model....full stock.... Thinking a root beer brown paint/ interior w/ a dark brown window tint for the 79'-80'........&..... maybe.... antelope paint / interior ...w/ dark antelope vinyl top.....both w/ stock original hub-capped wheels.......I can dream 😌

[@Chicago_Cars]

My first car was an 84 GP Brougham with a 2-tone brown. I hated the color so much, but loved that car!

[@SP-wg6uo]

Nice.... I'd been happy with that....

[@donaldales7739]

Nice car, I had 85 grand prix le exactly like that, except mine was the original color like the inside of your trunk lid, Cream Beige. And mine had a tack where yours has a clock. And mine didn't have a vinyl top. You want to make yours where no one tries to steal your car? Leave it unlocked with the key in the ignition that way they don't damage it. Then the fuse to the ignition coil cut the wire and wire in a switch and hide the switch and wiring where it can't be seen so you can toggle off your power to the ignition coil..... I can guarantee the thief won't take the time or know how why it doesn't have spark......

[@Chicago_Cars]

I’ll admit I’ve thought about employing a few different theft deterrent ideas since this happened.

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

It's such a shame that someone tried to break into it those G bodies are known to be popular among car thieves good that you have this beauty in storage

[@joelakers410]

my favorite car

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks, mine too!

[@gsnfan]

2:27 Doesn't get better than that. Smart to have Bluetooth for hand free phone calls. Overall a beautiful car. My dad once owned a 85 Bonneville that was just a nice.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks! Honestly I don’t even use the phone much for calls, it’s all about the music.

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

Love this grand prix very rare no hood ornament I always like the bucket seat G bodies and so mint with low miles it's a breath of fresh air to see this grand prix those were the less common among the G body line up

[@josephwatson2711]

I own a 73 grand prix had it restored 2yrs ago 400 engine 400 trans love it

[@Chicago_Cars]

I had a 76 with that combo, great setup! Or was until I blew the motor and trans…

[@josephwatson2711]

@@Chicago_Cars I live in hot springs Arkansas and everyone trying to buy it from me it's none down here not one ur model r mind

[@TedWolcott-vz1dp]

Do you still have the original wheels and hubcaps what style hubcaps were they? Thank you for preserving this nice pontiac!

[@Chicago_Cars]

I do not. They were the wire wheel style hubcaps, and I have always hated that style. I traded them to a friend for his daughter’s car in exchange for a set of the Rallye II that came on these cars. If I ever go back to a stock look, I’ll clean those up and run them.

[@julianthewhooligan1542]

Awesome grand prix ! What size wheels and tire dimensions looks perfect want to know bc I'm going to be buying some tires soon and they look great 👍

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks! Wheels are 15X8 American Racing Torq Thrust II and tires are 235/60/15 Cooper Cobras

[@samhyde4996]

How do Grand Prix's compare to the other G Bodies? People always talk about the Monte Carlo, 442 and Grand National but the GP hardly ever gets mentioned

[@Chicago_Cars]

They’re all basically the same thing. The GP didn’t have the larger production runs of a special version like the 442, MCSS, or GN with the 2+2 (which I find ugly anyways) but it’s the same as the regular Monte, Cutlass and Regal otherwise. All of them have very slight differences, I just prefer the GP over the rest.

[@georgewilson1184]

Does Chris still do his presentations out of the Addison Illinois warehouse out near Swift road

[@Chicago_Cars]

No idea who that is, sorry.

[@michaelguidojr511]

Great video keep them coming

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks! Will do!

[@animalpants]

Love the 80’s GP.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks, me too!

[@richardreese5377]

I had a 1984 Olds Cutlass. Same thing with the 3.8 L Great car

[@Chicago_Cars]

I have never had one of these cars with the 6, but do kind of want to toss a turbo 4.3 in one. Maybe it’s time I got a third one to work on? 😂

[@davidd1692]

I had an 83 great cars

[@General.Longstreet]

Beautiful car❤

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you!

[@Steelers2841]

85 Monte Carlo ,Regal and Cutlass Supreme were good cars with that 305 V8 and 4 Speed Automatic Transmission with OD my Favorite was 85 Olds 442 and 87 Buick Grand National

[@Chicago_Cars]

The 4 speed option was pretty rare tho. I think they all should have had it instead of the weak 3 speed like both of mine have!

[@Steelers2841]

@@Chicago_Cars the Late 1980s had the Better Transmission the GM 4LE60 EVEN the GrandPrix ,Cutlass Supreme and Regal all got redesigned in 1988 with that 3.8L V6 that 4LE60 Transmission was good one compared to the200-4R Transmission of the 83-87 Models

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@Steelers2841 didn’t they all become FWD in 88? That would be the 4T60 trans then, wouldn’t it? Later replaced by the 4T65 in the supercharged cars and just as weak behind the V8 ones lol

[@Steelers2841]

@@Chicago_Cars i store my 85 Olds 442 and rebuild took out the 5.0L and put in a 5.3L from a 2009 impala ss and put in a GM 4LE60 IN 2015 of a good friend we were thinking putting a 6.2L super charge caddy v8 and 6 Speed Auto in that INSTEAD I have a 2009 Ford CVPI71 WITH A 5.0l coyote V8 WITH A 6 SPEED AUTO PUT IN IN A WHIPPLE SUPER CHARGER in that bad boy

[@SP-wg6uo]

I absolutely love 80's G.P.'s, stock. Do you plan on selling her?. I've been saving a little $ for a vehicle. Depending where you reside, has everything to do with wether she'll be broken into,...I live in L.A., which unless I've a storage or garage, gives me an extreme chance of having a G.P. broken into, if not outright stolen completely. You've got an extremely beautiful vehicle and again I'll ask if you plan on selling her, if so would you be able to give a ball park estimate.

[@Chicago_Cars]

I did have her for sale over the winter and spring for $16K. After the break in attempt, I decided to keep her. Thanks for the comment and nice words!

[@terryrideout7457]

Cutless Grand prix Regal. AWESOME CARS

[@Chicago_Cars]

Yes they are!

[@gregcox6165]

My grandparents had this car (same color too) but it was a diesel!

[@Chicago_Cars]

I’ve heard bad things about the reliability of the diesels, but I still think it’s be really cool to own one.

[@shermanhawley3244]

nice grand prix❤

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you!

[@Adamdub612]

so nice!

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you

[@jameswilliams2881]

Out of all the g-bodies this was my least favorite, ive had them all except monte carlo ss, i had a 85 grandprix that was stolen after 2 weeks of ownership, anyhow nice car clean with low miles

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thank you, sorry to hear about yours. What didn’t you like about the GP compared to the other G bodies?

[@demetriuslynch5785]

Awesome Awesome Awesome

[@mlp8500]

Gbody parts on eBay .. bad felling when shit like this happens.. I know the feeling …. Nice GP

[@Chicago_Cars]

Do what with eBay now?

[@valentinrobert1192]

Those GM cars was easy to steal They could use Slim Jim to open It those car are popular for car Thief Montel Carlos Oldsmobile cutlass buick regal and delta too Also cadillac eldorado my dad car was 85 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme broke the lock Ruins the door it had steering lock and got vandalized alot It well got junk in Brooklyn can't have nice cars to many rotten apples

[@Chicago_Cars]

Agreed! Talking with the cop, everything points to the idea that this was just a couple (probably) kids who wanted to joyride, not an actual thief.

[@johnbartol4313]

Sorry bro unfortunately you reside closer to Chicago unfortunately what is yours is there attitude but you made the right move by putting into storage

[@Chicago_Cars]

Yeah, it was a tough lesson to learn but I’m just thankful it’s just some paint, not the whole car being gone!

[@johnbartol4313]

@@Chicago_Cars yeah to bad it has to be something like that alone I have an 86 caprice with 92000 miles it was my fathers car same exact color as your Pontiac I moved out of Chicago and moved to Gurnee away from all the crime

[@BobNSuch]

That was trans fluid wasn't it on the floor? 🤔

[@Chicago_Cars]

Nope, oil. Didn’t film but the oil pan gasket is leaking. Tightened up a couple bolts and it seems like it’s good now.

[@donteblack7294]

Clean 👍🏾👊🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Chicago_Cars]

Thanks 💯

[@DanielLopez-me9mh]

Fisher body was folded into general motor after 1986 fisher body were carrage builders back then when willam Durant founded General motors he aquired fisher to build car bodies that's were the body by fisher symbols are from

[@danielreyes115]

Where can I found parts of the Pontiac grand prix brougham 1984 ?

[@Chicago_Cars]

Mikes Montes, Facebook marketplace, OPGI, the Classic G Body garage Facebook group, eBay and Google are all good places to look. What are you looking for?

[@splender88]

Don't mean to nitpick but something going on with the fit of the passenger side fender but other than that a nice ride. I like the wheels they are perfect for this car wouldn't hurt to paint the rear drums.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Yeah I want to swap to rear discs, otherwise I’ll end up painting the drums some day. I know about the figment issue, I don’t think everything was lined up well when they repainted. It’s on the (very short) list of things I want to look at.

[@AlexanderCrump]

One design flaw I hated about this generation of G-bodies was that silly chrome trim at the base of the windshield that almost always caught the driver's side wiper blade, like on this one. Being the autistic OCD person that I am, seeing this always caused me stress because I knew that wiper mechanism was being unnecessarily stressed. I don't know why they didn't just use a windshield that went all the way down like most other cars.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Because they had to have more chrome! 😂

[@1deep7]

I can’t wait for mines… DAMN SHE CLEAN…🔥🔥🔥

[@1deep7]

Post all GP videos lol

[@Chicago_Cars]

Working on it! Anything in particular you’d like to see?

[@1deep7]

@@Chicago_Cars I just like 80’s G bodies! Especially Grand Prix because I’m getting mines worked on now!

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@1deep7 awesome! As long as people keep watching, I’ll keep making videos

[@cliffordplasd8239]

No disrespect if the car is all original it should be a 301 with the 700R4 transmission. I only comment that as I would hate for you to order parts a 305 and have to return them. Great car great content

[@Chicago_Cars]

Actually that’s incorrect. By 85 GM had switched to a Chevy 305 and a 200 metric in these cars. All of my research says so, plus the RPO codes in the trunk agree.

[@cliffordplasd8239]

@@Chicago_Cars thank you see even old dogs like me can learn a new trick. Lol thank you for the information

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@cliffordplasd8239 no problem at all. I still learn new stuff about these cars all the time, so it’s fun to share the wealth!

[@AlexanderCrump]

The Pontiac 301 went out of production in the early '80s and the Pontiac G-bodies in the mid '80s had either the Buick 3.8 V6, the Chevy 305, or the Olds 5.7 diesel.

[@AlexanderCrump]

The Pontiac and Olds steering wheels from this era were much better than those in the Chevy and Buick which looked cheap and awkward to me.

[@Chicago_Cars]

I really dislike the wheel in my two 85s, I’d prefer the olds flat bar style. Or even the earlier Pontiac T style ones

[@AlexanderCrump]

@@Chicago_Cars The Olds wheel used from about '84 onward that had the extra horn buttons on the cross bar (in addition to the pad in the middle) was very nice looking. I despise the Buick designs that initially had the downward turning crossbar and then later was just an ugly rectangle. The Chevy was low-grade looking, like it was pulled from a Chevette. The Cadillac steering wheel was excellent. I do like the Pontiac wheel from this video. What didn't you like about yours?

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@AlexanderCrump I don’t like the big rectangular horn button or the horizontal cars.

[@AlexanderCrump]

@@Chicago_Cars I liked the Ford four-spoke steering wheel from the early to mid-'80s used on everything from LTDs to Mustangs but those had the horn on the end of the turn signal stalk. Idiotic.

[@AlexanderCrump]

@@Chicago_Cars The sport steering wheels used on the 442 and T-Types were awesome.

[@87grandprix]

Dats crazy people always tryna steal some

[@Chicago_Cars]

Yup, thank God they failed tho!

[@whitsundaydreaming]

Rear main seal? 😢

[@Chicago_Cars]

Looks like it’s coming from the front. Haven’t had a chance to look at it yet, been working on my friends Firebird race car.

[@bobbyheffley4955]

Does this have a Turbo-Hydramatic 200?

[@Chicago_Cars]

TH200C, I misspoke in the video.

[@hunterdep1]

Are you selling either 1ofyourgrandprixifsoiwouldreallyliketobuyone

[@Chicago_Cars]

Silver one is currently for sale, $2500 OBO

[@michaelguidojr511]

Is it for sale like to buy it

[@Chicago_Cars]

Not actively for sale but I’ll listen to offers in the 15-16K range.

[@saucytony4609]

How much you want for her?

[@Chicago_Cars]

Not actively for sale but I’ll listen to offers in the 15-16K range.

[@SP-wg6uo]

Not a big fan of the showy mag rims,. I'd go with the stock hubs .......jmo.

[@Chicago_Cars]

When I bought the car it had the steel wheels with wire wheel hubcaps, these were the first set I could find. I think you are the first person who doesn’t like the polished aluminum, personally I love them. I do not like the upkeep required to keep them looking nice tho…

[@SP-wg6uo]

Yeah....IMO... I prefer to see mags on muscle cars... they're nice though....

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@SP-wg6uo mags refers to magnesium wheels, these are polished aluminum, not mags. With the motor swap I have planned, they will fit better.

[@SP-wg6uo]

Oh o.k. thanks.... I'd always figured it meant the style....of rims.... I'd had 4 straight laced tru-spoked rims when I'd had my 81' Buick regal back in 88'....which was in excellent condish. White w/ blue interior .. after awhile the rims began to peel....so would that've been aluminum dipped?,...

[@Chicago_Cars]

@@SP-wg6uo dunno the style. Could have been painted or chrome plated steel, clear coated aluminum, something else…

[@HOMEWORK4.0]

That is SHARP!! I had an 86 in the same color, definitely not as clean being an ohio car!! I did an engine swap, a Buick 350 out of a '69 lesabre! It's on my channel!! Check it out!!

[@Chicago_Cars]

Subbed, will take a look tomorrow (almost bedtime)

[@johnhall8364]

They were good looking cars for their time. Too bad about the aftermarket radio, mags and especially that aftermarket sunroof.

[@Chicago_Cars]

Why too bad? I had the original radio and a factory set of wheels, I just liked those better. And that was a factory sunroof, not aftermarket.

[@javiersaucedo7471]

Price tag ❓️

[@Chicago_Cars]

Not currently trying to sell her, but I’ll listen to serious offers in the 16K range

[@Adamdub612]

almost flooded it

[@Chicago_Cars]

Nowhere near flooding her…