Sold at the St. Louis Car Museum is a beautifully preserved, one-owner 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Hardtop finished in a highly desired triple black color configuration! This ready to enjoy, factory appointed Grand Prix example is fitted with the top-of-the-line SJ option package, with power coming from a 455ci V8 producing 370hp/500 lb. ft. of torque! A gorgeous classic Pontiac that is fully optioned with all power accessories, air conditioning, tinted window glass, rear defrost, and so much more! With only 45,322 miles on the odometer and a single owner history, we recommend inquiring quickly if in the market for a stand out classic Pontiac model!

History Of The Pontiac Grand Prix Model:
Under the direction of John DeLorean, the Pontiac Grand Prix found a dramatic redesign to renew the midsize luxury car. The model was already competing against the GM-produced Cutlass and Riviera in sales. The Grand Prix, like the one seen here, also found solid ground challenging the Ford Thunderbird and Dodge Challenger in the same intermediate size class. To save in production cost, Pontiac shard the A-body 118” wheelbase chassis with the Lemans/GTO, although distinctly different in their body shells. The revised Grand Prix would have a very pronounced front grill, along with, the longest hood in Pontiac history! It would originally be offered with a choice of two 400ci and 428ci V8 variants, with both an S or SJ trim levels. In 1970, the selection would still include a 400ci option, but find the 428ci replaced by the 455ci option producing 370 horsepower and a whopping 500 lb. ft. of torque! Today, finding a highly optioned and well maintained Grand Prix can be quite challenging, and surprisingly, priced well below their GTO brethren fitted with similar options. We recommend that anyone ready to invest in a classic to pay close attention to this marketplace. While the Trans Am's and GTO's continue to grow in investment value, one should not lose sight in Pontiac's finer luxury offerings.

About Our Previously Sold 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ Hardtop Model:
This one-owner 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ455 Sport coupe finished in Starlight Black with matching Black vinyl top and Black leather bucket seat interior was a custom order example that sold new from Bill Abbott Pontiac on April 24th, 1970, its original and only owner ever since. He originally resided in Champaign, IL, before later moving to Fenton, MI, always protecting his cherished investment from harsh elements. This ready to enjoy classic retains a 100% numbers matching drivetrain to include a 455ci-4bbl V8 with Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission. Options include air conditioning, power disc brakes, power steering, Delco AM/FM radio with front and rear speakers, tilt steering column, rear window defrost, 2-speed wipers with windshield washer, power windows and locks, bucket seats, center console with glove box and an internal lamp, under hood service light, trunk lamp, dual outside mirrors, 14” Rally II wheels with BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires, all tinted glass, wheel lip moldings, rocker moldings, and more!

The uniqueness of the redesigned Grand Prix captures some attributes found in no other Pontiac model of it's era. For instance, the door handles offer a flush-mounted design with a “pop-out” feature typical of custom hot rods built today. They also found a radio antenna built into the front windshield as to not steal from the body lines, as well as, the heated rear window and side door impact beams for added safety. This example was built in April 1970, and stayed in the care of the original owner all its life! Today, the odometer shows just 45,322 miles on the odometer. Recent servicing included a compete transmission drain and fill with new filter, new battery, air conditioning service in June 2019, along with, all new shocks, tires, radiator and heater hoses in 2014. And in 2006, a complete brake service with new master cylinder was conducted.

This is a remarkable example that's believed to be 80% original exterior paint, has an all original interior, complete original trunk compartment with factory spare tire, jack, wrench, and matting material! Also included with the sale of this special Grand Prix SJ455 model is the original owner's manual, warranty booklet, Protect-O-Plate, Consumer Information insert, and service records dating back to 1984. A wonderful example to see in person, and one even better to enjoy driving down the road! It showcases an excellent rust free body, original window glass, and certainly one easily determined to be a one-of-a-kind original example in today's market! If you are currently on the hunt for a ready to enjoy Grand Prix model, this is definitely a classic to consider seriously for astute Pontiac collector!

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