600HP LS7 Powered Pontiac Grand Am Pro-Touring Build

1973 Pontiac Grand Am Pro-touring style with some big brakes and a 600hp LS7 so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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[@cineman73]

now THAT is something you don’t see every day! what a unique and awesome build.

[@adampalmer5399]

Those are the kind of builds I like the ones that you don’t see everyday!🤟

[@55cleon]

INDEED👌🏿! I Haven't Seen One Since My Uncle Sammy Sold His Around 79-80 (Kindergarten For Me).

[@blackbolt3685]

And that's Exactly why..I Like it! I love a well executed building of a car most ppl don't even have one their radar

[@05EVORS]

Another one to Check out is Schwartz Performance '73 442/HO from 2012

[@blackbolt3685]

@@05EVORS Yes,another great building 🤨👍🏿

[@michaelbrown5601]

I feel like the original Pontiac stylists’ intentions with this car were finally properly conveyed. The 6sp really makes it fun. And 600hp is perfect. I love it

[@jameson6930]

It is a miracle when someone see a something in car that other can't. When a fabricator realizes his vision that's special. Beautiful car.

[@Hype679]

@@jameson6930 I always felt these mid 70's Pontiacs were overlooked. Pontiac had something going while all the other brands had already kind of given up.

[@blackbolt3685]

You hit the nail right on the head,well said

[@TheCycle2300]

Thanks for the comments.

[@jameskazd9951]

@@Hype679 in 1973 pontiac made a valve on the exhaust that lasted 53 seconds to get around emissions regulations and after that it opened up and gave you more horsepower. they were the last company trying to keep muscle cars alive

[@pinotgrizio3567]

I’ve never noticed the lines on this car this guy really had a vision in mind

[@trevorsanchez2470]

He really did! He knew exactly what he was doing and exactly what he wanted when building this thing. Very nice car!!

[@garykeenan3724]

I remember a white one but looks totally different body wise maybe guess paid more attention to the hot blond that was driving it!!! Way sharp car like it, wish that hot blond was in this one!!!

[@SerPurple51]

Props to him for going a completely different route than most builders. You don't see a hopped up Grand Am like that regularly!

[@hockeymann88]

What a good looking and tasteful build. Refreshingly unique.

[@a.k.a.A.E.]

yes !

[@hugozaldivar8195]

cool ¡¡ good taste

[@michaelkillerman]

Good looking as jar jar binks is

[@markshaver3814]

Meesa have to agree!!

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Got a 74 rebuilt on my channel check me out

[@AccordionJoe1]

I owned a 1973 Grand Am. It was stolen so I bought a 1974 Grand Am with the insurance money. I have also owned a half dozen other Pontiacs, including a GTO and two Firebird Formulas. But the Grand Ams were my favorites. Powerful and fast but also plush and comfortable for long rides. And their styling was stellar.

[@robhersey1796]

I also grew up in the early 70's . Our street had a Caprice, Grand am, Cuda, Impala, Monte Carlo, Cutlass,Firebird,a couple of Dodge and Chevy vans, and even a '73 Countach. Those were the days. I love seeing these cars being reborn in such amazing ways, it brings tears of joy to my eyes.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

The most beautiful of all the GM Collanade Coupes! The Pontiac Grand Am had the best integrated front fascia--a decade ahead of it's competitors. That's the way I would have modified a Grand Am!!! Fantastic execution.

[@AutotopiaLA]

He did such a class job with this car!

[@bws1971]

The colonnade cars get no love, but they look freaking phenomenal when done right

[@ryandubyah2345]

I’ve always had a soft spot for Pontiacs, especially the classics. The ‘73 G/A is by no means my favourite, but this build is beautiful, simple and ultra clean, I absolutely loved every angle of it!!

[@jeffrey4547]

i built a 82 t top put a 400 out of a 71 the car had nice paint and good interior with a v6 in it the 400 dropped right in i had a 100 bucks in the car sold it for 4000 first call i never put much money in my rigs that is y i stay away from ls engines even a free ls engine will cost ur bank to put in a car with out one my pu that i only have 800 in it pushes 700 hp with a stroked 454 with tunnel ram i can't do that with a ls engine and i don't get anymore money for it in fact it sells better with a bbc then a GM LS engine

[@ryandubyah2345]

@@jeffrey4547 no disrespect intended dude but I don’t even know wtf you’re trying to say with that big ass run-on-sentence of sorts. I assume you’re basically on the same page and love your classics and trade up but believe in displacement. Can’t agree with ya more in that case

[@jeffrey4547]

@@ryandubyah2345 just saying good build but very very expensive way more then u can get out of it

[@danzare5638]

@@jeffrey4547 The owner had it for 31 years , he didn't build it for sale , he built a dream he had .....

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Got a 74 on my channel goes hard check me out!

[@ericdolan2130]

Subtle, tasteful, and not another "Me Too" build. I think a lot of people can relate to this ride. Outstanding job.

[@benjaminvoncannonn6378]

Agree 100 per cent

[@blakelip3]

That front end is so aggressive that’s a true muscle car

[@rsgerman4061]

Front end look like dog shit

[@tommyfrombama4834]

One of the coolest of all the 73-77 GM intermediates. What a great looking car. Tastefully done as well. I really enjoyed this one!

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

What the new GTO should have been like.

[@aaronlopez3585]

She is beautiful, the engine sounds superb and choosing pewter paint sets everything together nicely, great job.

[@richardwarfield7386]

I love guys who build cars like this - outside the normal. I love Pontiac anything - its cold shower time.

[@irenes3470]

Me too, man

[@Caylajoelle]

Have you guys been to Pontiac?

[@jamesleathers5488]

Now that is a great build indeed. You are right it showcases a what if scenario. He should really be proud of that car.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

This Pontiac looks like a shark on 4 wheels. It bites like one, too. What an awesome build!

[@benjaminvoncannonn6378]

Funny ...the guppie that turned shark is where I was at

[@dal0768]

Wouldn’t be my first choice of muscle car to rebuild but this is done very tastefully. Nice work.

[@b58hustler71]

Most people wouldn't choose this to retro because most people go along with fads or just copy what others do. That's what makes this build special.

[@tyobsxura4360]

Y’all love to droll over a upgraded Chevelle or Mustang lol and completely forget about jems like these. What an amazing build. And respect to the owner for going against the grain and keeping the culture alive.

[@clintontankersley7067]

I had one of those cars bought it new it only had a three fifty and a three speed in the floor loved it was burgundy with gold stripes got read of it for a truck and a young kid bought it and got killed in it

[@tyobsxura4360]

@@clintontankersley7067 man, I know you enjoyed it while your had her & Bless that young man and his fam ❤️

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Check out my 74 grand am on my channel not as cool but not far behind.

[@benjaminvoncannonn6378]

F in cooL...great Pontiac build

[@turbo6598]

At most car shows this is what I call them oddballs love when you see cars that you normally don't see or wouldn't even possible thinking of making Them into Is resto mod 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 This is one awesome build This is Wicked

[@danmarley2926]

🎯💯❤️😎

[@TheCycle2300]

Thanks. I appreciate the positive feedback.

[@01surge24]

The rear view of this car is so cool…the front and rear seats, console and map light are awesome…some perfect choices were made…nice to see something different being done with a LS motor…love the valve covers…sweet car.

[@sidefx996]

Best looking car I've seen in a long time. I'm not the biggest "restomod/pro-touring" fan but under the definition of tasteful there's a picture of this. Absolutely stunning.

[@TheCycle2300]

Really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

[@Dane_the_Pain]

11am saturday mornings on Australian east coast .. Autotopia drop their vids .. perfect viewing just before lunch 🇦🇺🍻👍

[@GA08GT478]

I’ve been looking at these malaise era cars all week. It’s really nice to see one modified to such a high degree.

[@CP-db4rm]

Love the car. Simple, straightforward, and beautiful. Love every part of the car including the Honda seats. One of my favorites on this channel.

[@duane9707]

I love this car. OMG!!!

[@adrianstanciu1002]

Pontiac with that face? It is simply gorgeous!👏😍

[@chrisgray318]

What an awesome build, tastefully done. Kudos to leaving in the 8 track .

[@dw8840]

I'm kind of surprised he left the 8 track in.

[@sghi727r]

The real music comes from that motor.

[@robtownsend5126]

Good touch.

[@robhernandez7322]

That’s the most matching mismatched interior, and I mean that in the best way, I love it! This Pontiac is new to me so seeing the body lines is kinda surprising that it wasn’t more modified, literally just the cutouts for that exhaust, that’s so cool👌🏼✌🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a creative approach. Honda & Acura seats? The body cut out for the exhaust? Awesome!!

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Check out how I rebuilt mine! 74 Pontiac grand am!

[@robhernandez7322]

@@TheMicgreenthumb ok ok 👍🏼 like the PB&Celly

[@supernautgames]

Awesome! Never really saw how beautiful the lines of this gen were until this restomod

[@PERFECTLS3]

My first car was a 1973 GTO Sport Coupe. I loved that car, argued endlessly about it's authenticity. Not a day goes by that I don't regret selling it. Love to see this, awesome work.

[@dwight_zr1]

I love the body. I can just see the designers and pencil pushers arguing over production, cost, and design. Love it even more because he has something that's never seen on the road. I haven't seen one in over 5 years. Unicorn. Love it.

[@willjam465]

Love this build. What great eye for detail he had when putting together. The seats, the console, the exhaust, all look so well integrated that it could have been factory. Good stuff!

[@SMXJH]

Definitely stands out. Sweet build.

[@philtripi9937]

It’s a crime you don’t see more Grand Ams, they’re badass

[@deancarr4507]

One of the MEANEST designs. I love the Grand Am so much

[@philgayii6788]

Almost reminds me of the 76 Lemans.

[@DeathReaper280]

I first saw this when I was visiting Ron Cambra's shop and then saw it later at garden grove main street. Truly an exceptional build.

[@HotRodHemi]

As someone who's owned numerous Pontiacs in their life mostly Trans Am's and Firebirds but I spent my high school years driving a 76 Grand Prix with a 350cid/t350 setup. I've always loved these Grand Am's even though some people consider them ugly and there's actually another one of these that's done up in a similar style but it's a bronze or gold color rolling around the East Coast somewhere👍!

[@thebigpicture2032]

Me too. Had a 73 with a 400. Nice car but a fire led me to part with it.

[@BammerD]

Always love seeing 73-77 GM A-bodies finally getting their time to shine. They're always overlooked and shouldn't be.

[@tonyflorio3269]

Reportedly, the GA was supposed to be positioned where the GTO had been (style & performance) as Pontiac repositioned the Goat for '73 as a more affordable muscle car. This build really brings out the connection between the GA and the previous generation GTO. Nicely done.

[@Locoandchooch]

I’m glad he rehabilitated that car. I haven’t seen one since the 80’s. Looks great.

[@michaelgutierrez4769]

This is DOPE AF

[@v8canyon]

Extremely nice! I remember that car back in the day thinking..."nobody knows how cool this car really is". But man, you put it over the top!!! Awesome👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

He really made this one special

[@TaeLS430]

I love the guys who rebuild the not so popular cars like the Rivera’s, Gtx’s, dart’s, thunderbirds etc and not just the popular cars like the stangs, Camaros, chargers and such.

[@427CAMARO68]

This is outstanding. First time I have seen one let alone a Pro Touring build like this.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

Whe I was 11 a friend of mine’s father had a green 455 GrandAm. That car was a beast. These are cars that we don’t see often anymore. Seeing this one which is so well done brings a huge smile to my face. 😀

[@deepjunkgarage]

The GM colonnade body cars of the 70s are so freekin cool and you never see the Pontiac Grand Am ! ..... Gorgeous build ! 🍻

[@user-jj3tw1sr7o]

I forgot how much I loved these Grand Am’s back then. Thanks for reminding me. What a great build on a unique car.

[@ZEPRATGERNODT]

Clean and tasteful!

[@JerkVegas86]

I remember those cars from Smokey And The Bandit. Nice to see one built!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Never seen one built and I’m blown away by it

[@JerkVegas86]

@@AutotopiaLA Me too! Awesome vid! Thanks for the content!! Love the channel! And the variety of cars you film!

[@jimmycline4778]

This is the BEST looking car ever on this program and theirs been a lot of bad ass cars on here!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a favorite of mine too

[@thomshere]

***OMG, I used to own a 1974*** it was white with black interior with the factory honeycomb wheels. You never see these anymore. Love this car, one of the main reasons being my dad worked for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac Michigan at "plant 8" for 32 years. Great job and thanks for posting!

[@christophwilhelm6431]

Dude! I like OS rims but the fact it's a Grand Am I like the look in that shell. The mill, the intake scoops, the louvers, the quarter exhaust fabrication and the color... Just works🤘 And a HURST no less!

[@MAGLtd-hh3ct]

That Grand Am has all the right stuff! It’s nice to see someone’s vision of what they want in their car come to life! Beautiful build🇨🇦

[@ragtopdlxzl1]

You never see these cars... and yours is amazing... My '73 Grand Am was 4 years old when I got it and had it 2 years... 400, 4barrel, turbo 400 trans, dual exhaust....

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Got a 74 grand am rebuilt check it out phs paperwork 455 sunroof all the bells whistles check it out on my channel

[@paulm6481]

It is a great build. A grand touring car. The fact he did a lot of work himself is a great job.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Really creative guy and tastefully done

[@matrox]

Those cars handled very good from the factory. For the size of that car the cornering in stock trim was excellent.

[@jeffreyrigged]

they changed the spindles in 73 to the longer ones and eliminated the bump steer the 64-72 cars had. made a vast improvement. rear on all a bodies was a decent setup and was four link from the factory.

[@iansharpe8420]

Such a unique and amazing build love it.

[@samuellp1146]

for a 57 58 year old guy he looks great, and his car is well put together, good job👍

[@sabrom]

That last Burnout 1-2 WAS FREAKIN kNARLY!!

[@trevorsanchez2470]

That’s one hell of a ride man! Very clean! And definitely unique! You don’t see these every day!!!!

[@blucheer8743]

Awesome build! A real cruiser! I love how hot rodders find hidden beauty in the original designs.

[@superbee7936]

Now this is a good one. A model you barely see.. And such a reliëf from the millions of 68/69 camaros

[@billalleman3658]

Dude! I have been dreaming of this build for decades!

[@josephmatuszak3855]

This car is so well done! Truly a unique and beautiful Bonnie worth salivating over! The seats look like they hold ya in perfect, the interior is that mix of new and retro. And the noise that it makes..... perfect.

[@coolmoodee]

Thats a sweet ride . I remember those growing u9 .... I always did like them . And ne and a buddy were working on his in his parents garage in the 80s . Good times.

[@gouldnj]

In 1988 I owned and drove daily a 1973 Lemans GTO with a 455 as a 17 year old kid. I worked at a grocery store and did a burn out nearly every day as I left work. The nose cone was dry rotted and would crack at the slightest touch. I loved it.

[@bobhale3902]

Sean is such a genuine and all-around good dude. This is the second set of wheels I've built for his Pontiac - such a unique and well put together car. Kudos, dude!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Really a great guy and he did such a nice job with this car!

[@melvinburwell8202]

Ohhh my God. I had a poster of that car on my wall as a kid. This is the real thing. My favorite car so far on this channel. Badd ass!!👍🤑🤠

[@TheCycle2300]

Thanks for your comments, very appreciated.

[@coach_yo]

What a sick sick build! So sleek and retro. Thank you for sharing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for watching. Very cool unique ride

[@SuperJoes70]

How could you NOT like this car !!

[@larrytate5605]

those body styles never got the attn they deserved. what a great design, a lot of folks have never even seen one in any condition. VERY NICE, THUMBS UP, and the owner and interviewer are great in the interview, both dang nice guys with no egos !!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree here! This car has never received the attention it deserves including from me previously. This made me look at it in a whole different way

[@israelalvarado1695]

These A body Colonnade body's are really unappreciated. I have a 73 oldsmobile cutlass and would love to do my car like this one day. Except I would leave the 455 oldsmobile motor in it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This one might help people see them differently. Sure did with me

[@bobaque70]

What tape is in the 8 track player?

[@mikeyt1987]

That’s a super tasteful build on a car that you don’t see on the road much anymore. Congratulations on doing something both awesome and original!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Creative and unique for sure

[@c5jp904]

In 1977 I bought a 1974 and dated my now wife in that car. Yours is just gorgeous!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cool story and yeah, he did a fantastic job on this one

[@chrisnas1483]

A kid in a candy store 😋

[@AutotopiaLA]

No doubt

[@tyobsxura4360]

your grand dads and uncles let these get crushed 😂 so don’t even go searching for a 73 GP on your local Craigslist you’ll find nothing haha

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

You can find grand prix not grand am tho. I have a 74 grand am done up and my friend has 73 grand prix for sale. Check me out

[@dennismarvin48]

I was 17 when this car came out and thought it was so beautiful and You Sir have taken it to a level it deserves!

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

A completely overlooked car that has been built into something tasteful and impressive!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yes yes yes and yes!!

[@blthetube1]

It's nice to see rare classics that have been forgotten.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree and he nailed it on this one

[@racerd9669]

Amazing build and that Pontiac style all its own. Fricking LOVE IT.

[@kmann7530]

I absolutely love this car I feel there are a few 70s cars worthy of this kind of stylish design nice job going away from the typical cars we have seen over and over like a breath of fresh air

[@AutotopiaLA]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Omnihil777]

I see many overtuned and over-styled cars these days, but this gentleman has style, real style, imo. And he did all himself. Definition of a real car guy these days. From interior to motor, especially the transmission: Would've done exactly the same. This Pontiac hits the spot. I mean: On the point! Love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sean built this with taste and class all around

[@TheCycle2300]

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate that very much.

[@jerryzotta4482]

This is by far my favorite Colonnade era car. 1973-75 Grand Ams were freaking bitchin rides! Only change would be a Trans Am shaker hood scoop. Beautiful car!

[@dreamweaver958]

Back then, i knew a guy whose father had a 73 tempest. It was stock, but for some reason that car flew. Pontiac. And i always loved the lines of this car. Great Build-

[@AutotopiaLA]

Love this build!

[@dreamweaver958]

@@AutotopiaLA yeah man, excuse me, LEMANS-

[@sucapizda]

Ya, thats cool. This car would steel the show man. No one has one, and whats done to it is all the right things. Bravo man. Great ride.

[@jameshodonicky4329]

Had a 73 and loved the car. The front of the car always reminds me of the American Bald Eagle.

[@falcon0351]

I’m so glad people still have the balls to build something that doesn’t look like all the sheep out there!!!Beautiful coupe that ticks all the boxes👍big thumbs up from Sydney Australia👋🏻

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you all the way!

[@TheCycle2300]

Big hello to Australia 👍

[@hv9356]

Here again, love the T56 6 speed, and the reliable HP, 373 gears. The car is impressive in a clean and classy way. A great daily driver on nice days.

[@33ordie]

It's been ages I haven't been impressed by a Pontiac build, but this really takes the cake :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me and wow!! He made this thing pure cool

[@TheMicgreenthumb]

Check my grand am out! Not alot still around so glad to see this!

[@chrisnas1483]

I like this man's choices on this build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Me too. Creative and unique

[@powershift1]

The more you look at it, the better it gets. Excellent build.

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree completely

[@Rockmixerstar]

The exhaust mod was the first thing I noticed! I had a 1975 LeMans in 1982 and this is exactly what I had envisioned it to be. Sadly I sold the car after I modded it somewhat. What a beautiful job he did with this car, EXCELLENT!!!!

[@dennisesposito9837]

Awesome job! Lots of time in a project like that! Still got my 1974 grand am ! 1st car 1980 I bought for $1200. 43 yrs later! Got to love it had a few dozen through the years ! Bringing that car up to date! Is the best thing ever! I appreciate a job well done! Any time you want to up date mine just let me know! LOL😂 😂😂😂

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s awesome having your car that long! I love what Sean did with this one

[@lonniem9728]

When i was young a man in my hometown had 2 of these,ive always loved these cars

[@AutotopiaLA]

He sure did this one right

[@ianmangham4570]

So refreshing to see round headlamps, love the wheels, and the seats are just too comfortable they are the best.

[@tonystarks854]

Sean has the best job in the world. Joyriding and driving…Awesome cars! Nice

[@AutotopiaLA]

I love it!!

[@rickmassey1272]

That color!!!!... Similar to J7 Metallic from Ford is just a BADASS color. Stealth,Racy, attention grabbing and below the radar. That Wheels and Tire package is PERFECTION.🔥🔥🔥🔥😎👍

[@Arthagnou]

Such a hidden Gem from the Dark Age of Automotive history. Its sorta like the 1956 Chrysler St Regis or 300D cars... Not many people know about them, but super cool and under appreciated