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[h=1]Gentleman’s Brute: 1969 Grand Prix Model J[/h] image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/00y0y_jgdpnIpRXO5_1200x900-e1464874511674-630x367.jpg
While a ’69 Pontiac Grand Prix may not get most of us excited, these personal luxury coupes offered impressive power in a more upscale wrapper – think of it as a grown-up GTO. This 1969 Grand Prix Model J here on craigslist in British Columbia is an impressive survivor and features the 400CI motor churning out 350 b.h.p. In addition, this is a non-A/C car that still wears its original dog dish hubcaps, making this Grand Prix a bit of a sleeper until you see the dual exhausts poking out the back. The seller is looking for $5,900 or best offers made in person.
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While not terribly uncommon, the mid-level Model J did give the Grand Prix some legitimate street cred under the hood. There were just over 112,000 made, so you can find any number of them online, but few of them are as pleasingly stock as this example. The car has been repainted once in either an original color or a shade close to original, but the seller doesn’t specify. The presence of some rust is alluded to and is said to be minimal for a car of this vintage. Those rear mufflers give this Grand Prix a far more aggressive presence from the rear, but they’d be even more intimidating if it was optioned with the 428 or 455 mill.
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The interior looks presentable, but there is some sun damage to contend with. While this rear seat, the dash and headliner are all in good condition, the seller does note that the carpets, door panels, console and rear package tray will all require some work to be perfect. The front seats are also torn and being held together with tape, so factor some upholstery work into the final sale price. The presence of bucket seats and the original radio are bonuses, and not having to mess with factory A/C eliminates a costly gremlin. The stylish wrap-around dashboard gave driver’s a true cockpit to operate from, despite being inside a large coupe body like the Grand Prix.
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The stripped-down features of this car, from the hubcaps to the A/C delete, make me curious as to who the first owner was. I suppose you can argue that being in BC means A/C isn’t needed, but it’s hard not to indulge the thought of a young executive seeking out a respectable ride while still wanting to have a muscle car in the garage. The real hot ticket are the manual transmission-equipped Model J’s, but those are rare than hen’s teeth with only 1,014 ever rolling off the assembly line with three pedals. This looks like an entertaining cruiser to me; does anyone else find the Model J an appealing choice as a gentleman’s hot rod?
Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Pontiac / Survivors
Read more at http://barnfinds.com/gentlemans-brute-1969-grand-prix-model-j/#tOBSWdIXqZihorFE.99
While a ’69 Pontiac Grand Prix may not get most of us excited, these personal luxury coupes offered impressive power in a more upscale wrapper – think of it as a grown-up GTO. This 1969 Grand Prix Model J here on craigslist in British Columbia is an impressive survivor and features the 400CI motor churning out 350 b.h.p. In addition, this is a non-A/C car that still wears its original dog dish hubcaps, making this Grand Prix a bit of a sleeper until you see the dual exhausts poking out the back. The seller is looking for $5,900 or best offers made in person. image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/00F0F_ksgEwS9FWnH_1200x900-e1464874549177-630x348.jpg
While not terribly uncommon, the mid-level Model J did give the Grand Prix some legitimate street cred under the hood. There were just over 112,000 made, so you can find any number of them online, but few of them are as pleasingly stock as this example. The car has been repainted once in either an original color or a shade close to original, but the seller doesn’t specify. The presence of some rust is alluded to and is said to be minimal for a car of this vintage. Those rear mufflers give this Grand Prix a far more aggressive presence from the rear, but they’d be even more intimidating if it was optioned with the 428 or 455 mill.image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/00909_jn2A8luW0Fi_1200x900-e1464874567950-630x431.jpg
The interior looks presentable, but there is some sun damage to contend with. While this rear seat, the dash and headliner are all in good condition, the seller does note that the carpets, door panels, console and rear package tray will all require some work to be perfect. The front seats are also torn and being held together with tape, so factor some upholstery work into the final sale price. The presence of bucket seats and the original radio are bonuses, and not having to mess with factory A/C eliminates a costly gremlin. The stylish wrap-around dashboard gave driver’s a true cockpit to operate from, despite being inside a large coupe body like the Grand Prix.image: http://barnfinds.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/00w0w_1HydCe2WAmr_1200x900-e1464874583745-630x344.jpg
The stripped-down features of this car, from the hubcaps to the A/C delete, make me curious as to who the first owner was. I suppose you can argue that being in BC means A/C isn’t needed, but it’s hard not to indulge the thought of a young executive seeking out a respectable ride while still wanting to have a muscle car in the garage. The real hot ticket are the manual transmission-equipped Model J’s, but those are rare than hen’s teeth with only 1,014 ever rolling off the assembly line with three pedals. This looks like an entertaining cruiser to me; does anyone else find the Model J an appealing choice as a gentleman’s hot rod?Tags: American / Muscle Cars / Pontiac / Survivors
Read more at http://barnfinds.com/gentlemans-brute-1969-grand-prix-model-j/#tOBSWdIXqZihorFE.99
