1972 GP - J vs SJ
 

I'm looking at a '72 Grand Prix that is for sale. What is the difference between J and SJ trims?

455 engine and cornering lights to name a few.

the SJ group was Y97 and consisted of:
34W-455 engine
434-R.H. & L.H. body color mirrors
-L.H. remote control
614- vinyl accent stripes
662-lamp, luggage
664-lamp, door courtesy
691-maintenance free battery
718-rally gauge cluster

the J had a 400 as standard (no such thing as a SJ with a 400 engine), but could be optioned with everything in the SJ group individually. there really is no dead give a way that the car is a true SJ with out PHS.
'72 was the first year for the engine to be identified in the vin. it is the 5th digit and is a letter. the 400 4bbl is designated with a "T" and the 455 4bbl a "Y". these were the only two engines available.

Thanks, Matt! :beerchug:

So, cornering lamps were no longer standard on an SJ? I have always had 69 cars with the exception of one 72 SJ. Not sure, but I think my 72 SJ had cornering lamps.

FWIW my 72 J has luggage, cornering lamps and the door courtesy lamp options.

my '69 info is not readily available, but I believe it to be the same as '70 (except for the 428).

for '70, Y97 model SJ
322-lamp group
348-455 engine
488-rally gauge cluster & clock
631-automatic level control
RR-G78x14 white fiberglass tires

Y92 Lamp Group
651-lamps, cornering
654-lamp, dome & reading
664-lamp, door courtesy
671-lamp, underhood

hey, let us know how you make out good or bad and maybe some pics if you can. good luck.

My 72 400 Prix does not have cornering lights, maybe 455 cars have them standard?