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Old 02-01-2019, 01:43 PM
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I don't think they changed too much;
If my memory serves me correctly, the 1981 model year was the first year of the new sheet metal - much like 1981 was the first year of the new sheet metal for the Monte Carlo.

Personally I really liked the 78-80 Grand Prix's;
My friend bought a painfully original 1978 301/4bbl car, burgandy exterior, with dark red cloth interior;
I loved that car!

He eventually swapped in a 1971 400, but left the cam plate off... so that engine didn't last too long... and because of some rust, and some friends wrecking the back seat (which is another story) the cardidn't last too much longer.

It was a real shame when he got it, back in 1996(?) it was stupid mint.

I felt that the 81-87 GP looked too busy - and I didn't really care for the decidedly "old man" interiors... conversely, the '88 GP seemed to put the model right back to it's roots of making the GP seem like a sportier car.

I had a 1980 Monte Carlo - I loved the body lines of that car (when compared to the muted body lines of the 81-87 cars)...
To me, since they were corporate starting in 1981, I'd honestly prefer a Monte Carlo over a Grand Prix.
But that's just my opinion.

EDIT:

Maybe this link will help(?): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontia...78–1987)

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1970 Formula 400
Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


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