1972 PONTIAC - FABULOUS GRAND PRIX !

Who could resist gazing longingly at this silver beauty GP. First introduced as a full-size performance coupe for the 1962 model year, the model varied repeatedly in size, luxury, and performance during its production. The Grand Prix was the most expensive coupe Pontiac offered until the 1970's, when the Bonneville Brougham and the Firebird Trans Am became more exclusive. Among the changes were positioning in the personal luxury car market segment and mid-size car offering from the second generation to the fifth generation for the sedan and from the second generation to the sixth generation from the coupe. Minor styling revisions included a new cross-hatch grille up front and triple cluster taillights in the back. Inside, the burled-elm trim was replaced by a new teakwood design, and upholstery trim patterns for vinyl and cloth selections were revised for both bucket and bench seat offerings. Engine offerings remained the same as before with the major change being the change in power measurements from the previous gross method on a dynamometer to the new net ratings as installed in a vehicle with accessories and emission equipment which made the horsepower ratings of 1972 models lower than their 1971 counterparts though actual performance did not change much between the two years. Under the net horsepower measurement system, the standard 400 cubic inch 6.6 L V8 with four-barrel carburetor was rated at 250 hp. while the optional 455 cubic inch 7.5 L with four-barrel carb was rated at 300 hp. Some features on the car include an AM/FM radio, power brakes, power steering, power windows, and even a working clock! It has slick period correct black leather bucket seats that you just sink right into. An automatic shifter on the floor, and even a tilt steering wheel. Under the hood paints a different story that is sure to make anyone that likes performance happy. It has the famous 400 cube Pontiac engine with a "fast EZ EFI" fuel injection system! This popular GP had 91,961 copies this year with a base price of
$ 4,472. It must be the spectacular Revere Silver paint that makes one just fawn over this Grand Prix. Thanks for viewing.