Product plannersДЄll over Detroit quickly realized that this new market was indeed lucrative. With the four-seat Thunderbird in 1958, Ford had defined a new type of vehicleВ—the personal luxury car.

Was to be the flagship of the fleet, the Grand Prix.

Pontiac wanted to create a car that embodied performance, luxury, and styleВ—one that didn't owe its existence to a couple of option groups on an order sheet.

Most of the hot Pontiacs sold in those years were carefully optioned CatalinasДЄnd Venturas, and while they were unquestionably high-performance cars, they had the same trim levels as the ubiquitous family transporters of those same model names. Y the time the 1960s rolled around, Pontiac's reputation as a performance marque had been firmlyД®ntrenched on all fronts: stock car racing, drag racing, and most importantly, on the street. ManufacturerвЂ™s literature and original purchase documentation are included in the sale.History of the Pontiac Grand Prix - Part 1, 1962-1966 The selling dealer states that the spark plugs and battery were replaced and an oil change and timing adjustment were performed in preparation for sale.ДЄdditional underside images can be referenced in the gallery below. The 400ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and sends power to the rear wheels through a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. The five-digit odometer indicates 37k miles. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel level gauge. Woodgrain trim adorns the door panels and dashboard, and additional equipment includes a center console, locking glovebox, passenger grab handle, Delco push-button radio, three-point seat belts up front, and cruise control. The front bucket and rear bench seating is trimmed in red cloth with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk. Factory equipment includes power-assisted steering and brakes with discs fitted up front. The passenger side glass roof panel is cracked.ДЇactory 15вЂі Rally II style wheels are wrapped in thin whitewall tires. Features include a Hurst/Hatch removable glass panel roof and mud flaps, and chrome trim adorns the front and rear bumpers, window surround, wheel arches, and rocker panels. The 1976 model features quad rectangular headlights and this example was reportedly repainted in its factory shade ofВ white with red pinstripes in spring 2018. This Grand Prix is offered in Canada on dealership consignment with manufacturerвЂ™s literature and Quebec registration. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2018 from the original owner, and service completed in preparation for sale consisted of replacing the battery and spark plugs as well as changing the oil and adjusting the timing. Power comes from a 400ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes Hurst/Hatch removable glass roof panels, 15вЂі Rally II style wheels, power-assisted steering, front disc brakes, chrome trim, front bucket seats, woodgrain interior trim, and a Delco push-button radio. This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix is said to have been sold new at Durand Pontiac Buick in Laval, Quebec, and is finished in white over a red interior.

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