1969 was a big turning point in the history of the Pontiac Grand Prix for many reasons. Join me as we take a walk down memory lane and explore a very historic automobile.
You should have noted sir that the G-Chassis perimeter frame was Fully Boxed, as the Convertible A-Body. Also the extra length in the frame rails forward of the cowl, allowed the engine to be mounted a bit further back than other A-Bodies. This unique chassis made the Grand Prix an outstandingly solid and smooth running automobile, a pleasure to ride in and a pleasure to Pilot. As you continue the series, enumerate all the special features and option. GM did consider interestingly to use this chassis for the new Eldorado, Riviera, and Toronado that was planned for the 1971 model year. Insiders have said that production capacity limitations for A-Body based cars forced the decision to make these three coupes on the Full Sized B-Body platform; what a shame! Another factor was their desire to continue to continue to employ the front-wheel drive system that had been developed in the early sixties for the Eldorado and Toronado.
I had a green on green 1969 J. It was the kind of car you looked back at when you walked away. Much has been said about the style, the new front disc brakes, the exterior door handles, the base 350hp 400 engine and the wrap around dash but DeLorean also introduced the hideaway wipers under the cowl. These cars are special indeed. Even the way they did the vinyl top was so classy with a strip of the body color around the edge near the drip rail
One of my sisters had a 1969 Grand Prix and another sister had a 1970 model. The 69 was silver and the 70 was red. They both had black interiors. Man, i wish i had either one right now 😂
My wedding party was 3 1969 Grand Prix’s. I had to sell mine when parking spots shrunk! Anyone who had a 2 door big car back then, knows how far you had to open that long door to get in and out.
@@Beyondthelensproductions Not really, it was just another big car at the time. I was 13 then. Five years later a neighbor around the corner had a 70' Camaro SS RS 396 for sale. He had dropped a 454 in it for his son. I wanted that Camaro real bad. Dad said no way. By that time the Grand Prix was long gone.
Great driving car with a nice interior. So solid and smooth riding, quiet too. Stying was pretty nice except for the front end. Back end was attractive but a bit cheap too.
Thanks for making and sharing this video. FYI the 428HO was put into 986 cars with the automatic turbo 400 transmission and 3 three speed manual trans cars. Also there were 94 cars with the HO and the wide ratio 4 speed and 22 cars with the HO and close ratio 4 speed. This is per the "Fred Simmonds" data sheet.
Even though many '69 GP's were purchased, the dealers habitually recommended the automatic transmission and since most buyers were more luxury oriented as opposed to purchasing the vehicle as a muscle car (the SJ is both) not many 4-speeds were sold. A 1969 Grand Prix SJ in triple black with 4 on the floor, power windows and locks and a leather interior is pretty much the Holy Grail of all GP's.
My dad had one in 82-83 . I was 10 and remember the car cause I closed my finger in the door. The car was flawless , black on black He sold in 84 and I totally remember the guy practically salivating as the paperwork was signed. No idea what $ he paid.
