1976 Pontiac Gran Prix SJ

Vehicle Description 1976 Pontiac Gran Prix $27,995 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix For SaleNick Named "Blucifer"Two Owners * 79,480 Original Miles * 461ci Pontiac V8 * 488 HP / 585 LB-FT * TH400 * Gear Vendors OverdriveThis beautiful 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix combines classic personal-luxury styling with serious Pontiac performance. Finished in striking Polaris Blue Metallic with a white vinyl top and white interior, it has just two owners, 79,480 original miles, extensive documentation, and a professionally built 461ci Pontiac stroker V8 producing nearly 500 horsepower.The current owner purchased the Grand Prix approximately nine years ago from the estate of its original owner, a World War II Marine veteran, who reportedly enjoyed the Pontiac with his wife as their Sunday car.An impressive collection of documentation accompanies the car, including the original window sticker, original bill of sale, sales brochure, extensive receipts, and photographs of the original owner and his wife with the car.461ci Pontiac V8 - 488 HP / 585 LB-FTUnder the hood is a professionally built 461ci Pontiac V8, based on a bored and stroked Pontiac 400. The engine was completely rebuilt approximately four years ago by Crankshaft Rebuilders in Deer Park and has only about 1,000 miles since completion.The engine was dyno tested at 488 horsepower and an impressive 585 lb-ft of torque.Performance equipment includes:461ci Pontiac Stroker V8Bored & Stroked 400-Based EngineApproximately 1,000 Miles Since Build488 HP / 585 LB-FTAluminum Cylinder HeadsLunati Performance CamshaftEdelbrock High-Rise Aluminum IntakeNew CarburetorElectronic IgnitionCeramic-Coated Hedman HeadersAluminum RadiatorDual Electric Cooling FansChrome AlternatorPower SteeringTH400 & Gear Vendors OverdriveBacking the 461 is the proven Turbo 400 automatic transmission equipped with a shift kit.Rather than replacing the TH400 to gain highway gearing, a Gear Vendors Overdrive system was installed, retaining the strength of the Turbo 400 while providing an additional overdrive ratio for more comfortable highway cruising.Wilwood BrakesStopping performance has also been upgraded:Power BrakesWilwood Front Disc BrakesDrilled & Slotted Front RotorsPolaris Blue Metallic ExteriorThe Grand Prix retains its classic, understated appearance despite the substantial performance underneath.Polaris Blue MetallicWhite Vinyl TopWhite Body Accent StripeStraight, Clean BodyPontiac Rally II-Style WheelsBFGoodrich Radial T/A TiresRaised White LetteringLED TaillightsHood-Mounted TachometerRedone White InteriorThe white interior has been redone, with the original bench-seat arrangement converted to bucket seats and a center console.White Bucket SeatsCenter ConsoleHis-and-Hers-Style Hurst ShifterWood-Rim Steering WheelTilt Steering ColumnHood-Mounted TachometerGear Vendors Controls & IndicatorThe upgraded sound system includes:AutoSound Bluetooth-Compatible StereoMorel SpeakersDual 8-Inch WoofersJL Audio AmplifierAudioControl EQX Equalizer/CrossoverThe car was originally equipped with factory air conditioning, although the A/C system has been removed.For transparency, the factory clock and transmission-temperature gauge are currently inoperative. A separate gauge pod for oil pressure, coolant temperature and voltage is being added.Documentation & HistoryOnly Two Owners79,480 Original MilesCurrent Owner Approximately 9 YearsPurchased From Estate of Original OwnerOriginal Owner Was a World War II Marine VeteranOriginal Window StickerOriginal Bill of SaleOriginal Sales BrochureExtensive ReceiptsPhotographs of Original Owner & His Wife With the CarApproximately 1,000 Miles on Engine BuildThis Grand Prix delivers the best of both worlds: the unmistakable styling and comfort of Pontiac's personal-luxury coupe with the performance of a 488-horsepower 461 stroker, TH400 transmission, Gear Vendors overdrive and Wilwood brakes.With two-owner provenance, 79,480 original miles, exceptional documentation and a beautiful Polaris Blue and white color combination, this is a distinctive Grand Prix with both history and serious performance.