72 pontiac grand ville

As he was digitally devouring every square inch of her body, she realized something good could come of this. The 1975 Pontiacs debuted on September 27, 1974, and in all 523,469 Pontiacs were built for the calendar year. Sadly, though, all but one one of them had been donked by idiots who couldnt find a Caprice and so settled for a Pontiac. Mileage Unavailable Classic Car Deals Cadillac, MI 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible $ 21,995 $ 382 /mo* 56,437 miles Engine: 400 Days Listed 83 Price $252 below avg. The bad-guy driver is the one from Bullitt just with longer hair. Because we make it easy for you to get more money in your pocket. She started to gaze out at the anonymous cars on the highway. McDonald went on to Chevrolet in 1972 just before the 1973 models came out, he was replaced by Martin J. Caserio who came to Pontiac from GMC Truck. Standstraight, shoulders back she said to herself, remembering what a previous owner had said to some long ago passengers. Recently acquired by Motor City Classic Cars out of a Motor City Classic Cars (833) 687-8498 Vero Beach, FL 32967 (629 miles away) 2 55 I think it may be on you tube? A nice old Pontiac! He liked it well enough to restore it but wanted a 71 front end. Pontiac had been lobbying for a C-body car for several years, but it was always squashed by the senior divisions not wanting yet another C-body car competing with theirs, the compromise was the stretched B-body Bonneville in the 60s and later the B-body with a C-body roof Grand Ville, the broughamy name scheme was coming in just at the right time, remember that the muscle car thing was dying in 1971 and it would be all over within a couple of years. Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 (aut. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's handling time, origin ZIP Code, destination ZIP Code and time of acceptance and will depend on shipping service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Nuff said. Lets see, we just spent the last fifteen years turning Pontiac from a barely noticeable old mans car into GMs performance division. Las mejores ofertas para Interruptor de encendido para 1971-1975 Pontiac Grandville SMP 69312JB 1972 1973 1974 estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! Our Grand Ville came from Georgia in 2004. You certainly could do it but it is much more involved that unbolting these and bolting on another set as Carmine mentioned. Good condition. The 1972 is pretty handsome, Grand Prixesque? And during the summer of 1973, each of the 3 networks had game shows on their daytime schedules most giving away lowly Chevy Vegas as new-car prizes. I normally prefer the 1971-72 versions of the B/C body cars due to the smaller bumpers and the powertrains not being fully smogged out, for Pontiac I thought the 1973-74s were the best looking of the bunch styling wise, I thought the 1971-72 Pontiac front ends were a bit too bland looking. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs | Wheel-Size.com Wheel- Size.com The world's largest wheel fitment database. I always had a thing for these Grand Villes, I remember going to some friends of my parents house, they had one of these parked on the driveway on the side of the house, I dont recall seeing it when we go there, but I remember turning the corner and the motion sensor light kicked on suddenly illuminating this big burgundy over white Grand Ville convertible, it was of those images that just sticks in my head forever. [1], Standard equipment on Grand Ville models included a 455 cubic-inch V8 (for 1975, a 400 cubic-inch V8 was standard and the 455 optional), Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission, power steering and power front disc brakes. I wish I wouldnt have been so busy that I blanked on taking a few pics. RWD (rear- wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox. *Even if you take into account the coincidence between the Pontiac model and the Gulfstream jetthe two demographics didnt coincide except possibly in Pontiacs wildest dreams. The show host always pronounced it Grawwww Veeeel. Actually, he was no Kennedy. $4,495 . I had always wanted a 4 door hardtop and a car with skirts. Now you'll understand just how well this large coupe has been care for over the years. MY 1975 would prove to be the last for the Grand Ville name, as the Bonneville regained its flagship role at Pontiac. I did, for no good reason. In March of 1973 she Ordered a Black Thunderbird, unimpressed with the 73 Pontiacs. This is a very nicely done CC. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Not bad, especially considering it was a recession year. Im not a fan of the really bad fake wood on the door panels. Maybe there are two guys buried in one of these!! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Here are even more reasons to choose us, And get Exclusive Deals, Inventory Updates, and News. Only one of the cars would start, and if the contestant picked the car that would start, he or she won it. The 1975 model was the most plentiful with just over 4,500 cars built, as being the final year of production increased demand. On the 1973-75 cars, among the popular options were fender skirts, an interesting throwback to the 50s land-yacht era. [1], The Grand Ville enjoyed moderate success from 1971 to 1973. So I think its a pure creation, straight off the mind of some office guys in Detroit whose deadline was coming dangerously close, looked into the Pontiac toolbox, found Grand and Ville and glued them together and voil! Given her life, she wore them with pride. The sole remainder was spotted heading home after Car Craft this past year with the top down, FOR SALE in the windows, and a fresh cheap paint job. It appears the car or trim was removed for the re-spray. She is not gonna like hearing this, but I do not particularly care for 1969/1970-1976 GM Fullsizers though the wagons get a pass. The Grand Ville was the top of the line model offered by Pontiac during its production. There are still a handful of the Chevrolet convertibles running around town here on warm days. To me, the Grand Ville was the start of Pontiacs slide to oblivion. 1969 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTO GAS PEDAL ASSEMBLY T400 KICKDOWN LOT 1970 (#374531637033), better then described,thank youPay fast shipped fast, 1969 1970 1971 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix L/R 1/4 Window belt molding trim & misc (#374524932237), A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++, Vintage Thermometer Lot of 2 Made in USA 7" WORK! $100.00 lot . Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? Cars sure do have their own personality, and I think you captured this ones perfectly. Popular options included air conditioning, power windows and driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck and much more. Used Pontiac Solstice in Belle Vernon, PA, Used Pontiac Grand Am in Belle Vernon, PA, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Pontiac GTO. There's even the window sticker so you can see all the key original components that are still on the car. It d Gateway Classic Cars Click for Phone O Fallon, IL 62269 (644 miles away) 2 13 1949-1954 Ford Car PAIR front wheel grease retainers A9A-1190-A (#125717374855). By the way, I agree with a lot of your points on the grille, bumper and taillight details. Your email address will not be published. Aint broke, dont fix mentality killed GM slowly over the years. The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix. As she fretted about the next unknown chapter of her life, she recounted the various escapades and adventures she had provided. It actually was a 73 Catalina. Send A Message. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. It made perfect sense. Hopefully it found a good home. The P, PONTIAC GRAND VILLE 1971 CONVERTIBLE ENGINE V8, 6.6 L 330 HP 15 results per page. As he drove away, one could sense a radiance reinvigorated from where it had been only a half-hour before. Best scene: Police are gaining on the Grand Ville (I think they are driving little Galaxies), so the driver accelerates up a parallel street past them and merges with them precisely coming down the hill. Cant get off on it. Big house is grand maison. Nothing like killing off one of your bigger successes. The military honors was held on Sunday, February 26th 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations (191 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 15473). Nice write up on a still pretty decent looking car. Actually, they didnt. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. Pontiac Model 402. It was possibly supposed to mean Big City, but with city being a she in French, then Grand Ville should be Grande (NB. I dont know why the front bumper on this Pontiac looks so damn huge. Color is perfect too. [1], Starting with 1973 through 1975 the Grand Ville was offered as a station wagon as the Grand Safari.[1]. 3) , model year 1972, version for North America (up to September) 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 (aut. But I warned you I love these! TCA TRUE TEMP & TEL-TRU (#374464535840). This page is current and up to date. They just do not carry their weight as well. Had one owner back there, the car was sold when he passed away. The name came from a combination of two cars attractions being hinted at in attendence here; The Grand from elegance of the Grand Prix with sporting Nature, -Ville, it was above and beyond the Bnneville upon which it was based. Unfortunately, lip plugs were all the rage that year. thanks i really loved that car!! I liked the Blanche DuBois reference above too. And, while were at it, take the vaunted Bonneville name and move it into second place, replacing it with a clone of Oldsmobile or Buick. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. Everything works and it is as clean or cleaner than a five year old chev. Now, with the 70s on a lurch, and the actual performance cars evolving down to smaller bodies lets completely kill off any performance aspirations or image for the big car and turn it into a big, soft, ponderous barge for fat guys in polyester pants, with all the taste of a burned tongue. $39.95 + $13.95 shipping. From 1971-76 I jump all around the B/C body divisions as to which has the best front or rear treatment in any given year. This car has been so well cared for over the years that it feels almost like you're picking it up from the Georgia factory on day one. 1972 Grand Ville Coupe Interior Metal Trim. All documentation I can find calls the Grand Ville a B body. Seems like Pontiac was losing its focus. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for With plenty of paperwork and a fantastic . 1966 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX BONNEVILLE CATALINA CONVERTIBLE FRAME DIMENSION CHART. Free CARFAX Report. Canada also got a Pontiac called the Grande Parisienne, meaning A large Frenchwoman.. C $19.03 + C $27.14 shipping. That color was just stupidly popular in 1972. (first posted 8/27/2013) She sat staring at the lightly traveled highway, looking rather lonely on a warm, overcast summer day. This is a comfortable cruiser that came loaded from the factory with features such as power seat, power windows, power locks, and provisions for air conditioning. Refresh your browser window to try again. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. One of the first decisions Caserio made was to refuse to release the Super Duty 455 engine option planned for the 1973 GTO, Grand Am and Firebird Trans Am and Formula even though it had already been approved for production and met all 1973 emission standards both U.S. and California. And a pretty straight and steep path. Base . 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville 28,600 mi $ 16,500 or $272/mo Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. The others are still relatively easy to find a 72 Olds convertible last week and a 75 Buick convertible yesterday. Find Pontiac Grand Ville Classic Cars for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG I always loved the odd combination of sport and elegance of the Pontiac Rally wheels with fender skirts. His pronunciation irritated me Dude, its not a French car. Would you like to offer Ronald Lee Petroskys loved ones a condolence message? Source for tire and wheel application fitment data Last Update: Feb. 19, 2023, 4:32 p.m. News VCdb Integration NOS GM 1971 Pontiac Catalina Bonneville Grandville / frt bumper bracket / 480373. And onto that you glue the great sport side mirrors (the passenger side was an option!). Three days ago we got a call to pick up an 88 Mercedes 300 es that had sat for sale in some guys driveway for a while. NEW Air Conditioning NEW Black Interior NEW White TOP. Oops, rambling a bit there. 70s era B Body convertibles always remind me of this song. All original except on repaint. If I had to spend my money on a B-Body I would avoid those 7 or so years I mentioned above. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5748 mm / 226.3 in, width: 2029 mm / 79.9 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in. Great car and reliable. One thing to keep in mind is that this Pontiac is the top of the line model while the Centruion was the middle model since GM didnt see fit to tool up for a C-body convertible. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Hardtop Coupe 455-4 V8 Dual Exhaust (aut. How so few would be exposed to the cultural changes that only four decades can bring about. shows dramatically. At least one respray of the factory-correct Florentine Red has left this full-size Pontiac with a deep luster that helps to highlight the sharp-edge curves of the Grand Ville style. Pontiac Matiz ** Pontiac Model 302. Plus, the pinstripes do a great job of showcasing the coupe's wave-like silhouette. This car has 55,000 plus original miles. Pontiac Model 601. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Curbside Conundrum: The Confusing World of Japans Kei Cars, On The Go Outtake: Toyota T100 With Broken Back - It Takes a Lickin' and It Still Keeps Tickin', http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Second_(game_show). That Chevy/Olds/Buick beltline works well with a 2 door hardtop roofline, but is awkward with the convertible. Great story, I can easily imagine that grand old dame thinking that way about herself. 112,687 Miles. Love the car names from back in those days too. I am on record as being conflicted (at best) on these B body cars of this generation, but of all of the convertibles, I have always liked the Grandville the best of all. Someone must have successfully argued that a different roof and greenhouse required a new name, but I dont see why it couldnt just as well have been called Bonneville. The Grand Ville socks the squad cars right off the road and just keeps going. Pontiac Model 6-27. I had a maroon one. [1] The Bonneville name remained, and the Grand Ville replaced the Pontiac Executive name. This big coupe has big 70's style. As Syke gets at, the 71-up BOP barges looked like carefully decontented Caddies. Other C characteristics in 71 and 72 were a roof / greenhouse on the hardtops that seemed to have been pulled straight off the Electra, and two versions of the 455 were the only available engines. SOLD Questions? And Truth or Consequences broadcast in nighttime syndication was still on during 1973 and hosted by Barker despite his new gig on TPIR, gave away LeManses and Venturas. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Second_(game_show). Exterior Color: White Budget Car Mart 2, Akron, OH (105mi) 234-226-7400. i dont shoot tri 5s for the cohort page for the same reason Gem sick to death of them seen one seen them all. Onec we got the fuel pump up and into place and some fresh gas in his gut the old boy fired right up. Because this is a full-size coupe, you've got room to bring up to five family and friends along with ease. I usually hate fender skirts but here they make the car. Fun fact: Premium plus gas costs around $8 per gallon here so we perform respectful driving . Much like the virgin bride presenting herself to her husband on their wedding night, she had nothing to hide and lots of love to give. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald Lee Petrosky to show support. This is why I love this site,Ive never seen a Grand Ville at shows or in a magazine.I stopped buying my regular classic magazine because of the endless tri 5 Chevys,68-70 Chargers,early Mustangs.Nothing wrong with the cars,Americas best cars which I would have if I could afford them but seeing them month after month was getting a bit boring.Thank you Jason. Beauty comes from within, as exterior beauty fades like the morning dew. WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG Email: [email protected] Address: 7400 E Monte Cristo Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85260 . Mileage Avg. It was also Seamist Green at Buick and Gulf Green for Chevrolet. Exterior Color: Red > The 73 is Broughamy n Busy I think Pontiac wanted to maintain the 1961-70 (1959-70?) Intersresting that a billionaire chose that as one of his main rides, though the I can see why as it is the most distinctive of the B body convertibles. Aka, broughamize it!!!!!!!! We update this page every evening. Grand Ville means big city. the same year, 1971,that the grandville convertible appeared deville no longer came in a convertible. Funds being tight and play-time even more so, I dragged my feet for a few days, just long enough for someone else to beat me to it. She runs and drives like a dream, very correct in all ways. There was a little bit of rust beneath the chrome of her wheel arches as well as some chipped paint, both the automotive equivalent of laugh lines. 3) specs. The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix. New listings are added daily. View cart for details. I think her name should be Blanche Dubois, always relying on the kindness of strangers, and carrying a faded grandeur where ever she goes! It must be a reminder that he built his fortune on a GM dealership, though tellingly he got out of being a GM dealer in the 90s I think. $37.95 + $17.95 shipping. Very handsome car, beautifully articulated in a well woven story. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for - click the button below: Tire size: A car went across the road and hit it head on when it was parked. The P . All the correct pieces are present, including the mirror-like bumpers, full-length side trim, and even the full-width grille that was a 1973-only feature. Classifieds for 1970 to 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville. with a -e at the end) Ville. Pretender to the Throne: 1971-75 Pontiac Grand Ville. A perfect tribute to the full figured ladies of chrome & steel who still grace our roads and highwaysso as you drive down the road of life which would you prefera well engineered machine designed to transport the massessORa car with characterand that of course is the heart & soul of Curbside Classics. Pontiac Model 401. Nice and thats from someone who isnt a full size fan (though this site is doing its best to convert me).Could the battering ram bumpers be changed for early ones or is it a legal and mechanical no go area?Who needs a Caddy when you could have had a Pontiac and a few bucks change? As some others noted, the Grand Ville name wasnt the greatest, seemed out of step with the performance oriented names, and was kind of a generic broughmy thing. Pontiac Model 6-29 A. Pontiac Model 6-30 B. Love it! Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. 1974-1976 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GRANDVILLE CONVERTIBLE JACK SETUP 1975. The same can be said for the shag carpet, as well as the wood paneling on the dash, door panels, and three-spoke steering wheel. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. It does look like they put a bit more thought into the interior with the nice door pulls that even my upmarket Centurion doesnt have. Well done. Of these B-body convertibles, the Delta 88 is my favorite, but the Grand Ville is a close second. As things turned out, the Bonneville name would be repurposed and repackaged several more times before it was finally retired in 2005. In our area, Pontiacs are particularely beloved among US car enthusiasts. He is survived by : his sons, Melville Lee Petrosky of Perry Twp, Jeffery A. Adams (Elizabeth) of Belle Vernon and Matthew J. Adams (Rachel) of Perryopolis; his siblings, Charles W. 'Bud Petrosky Jr. of Perryopolis and Charlotte Sapko of Rostraver Twp; and his grandchildren, Victoria Martin, Jackson Adams, Donovan Martin, Lynnlee Geary, Jaycee Lou Adams and Harper Lee Adams. 1970-1976 Pontiac Canadian Parts Book Bonneville Catalina Executive Grand Ville. Thanks! These would be cool summer cruising cars. I used to drive it to work in NJ from NYC. No comment on the last full size convertible?? Your email address will not be published. Pic is not one of my cars but shows the look well. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. There never was a second generation of any car name introduced in this way, was there? February 21, 2023 View cart for details. $19,995 or BEST REASONABLE OFFER. I do not ever remember seeing a Pontiac convertible of the 71 to 75 era. 3) specs. For sale this beautiful and completely stock 73 Pontiac Grandville convertible finished in Burma brown with only 50,700 original miles from new. Powerful 455 cu in 4 barrel V8 backed by a 3 . Write your message of sympathy today. Ten minutes later we had it down to the fuel pump and had it on order. $19,000 (OBO) 1-2 Search Tools Refine Search? The Grand Ville I always think of is the one in the great crime flick The Seven-Ups driven by the baddies in the car chase also involving Roy Scheider. Really? Shining your headlights on these taillights causes the entire unit to shine right back at you. The rarest of the Grand Ville convertibles was the 1971 model with just under 1,800 examples built. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. Regatta Blue, white convertible top, white interior, 1973 Pontiac Grandville Convertible . The funeral service for Aria will be conducted at the Belle Vernon Area High School Auditorium (425 Crest Avenue) on Wednesday, March 1 beginning at 10:00 am. And near me. At CBS, they were The Jokers Wild (Jack Barry), The New Price Is Right (Bob Barker), Gambit (Wink Martindale), the $10,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark) and the short-lived Hollywoods Talking (Geoff Edwards) which was soon replaced by Match Game 73 (Gene Rayburn). Jim changed his name to avoid confusion with his older brother. The military honors was held on Sunday, February 26th 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations (191 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 15473).

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