Yeah, I actually have old American cars, the German car (Mercedes) and a Japanese truck (Toyota).
I like some out of all of makes. My MB is old and getting worn out though. It has 270K and in need of a complete tune-up.
If your car has power windows, power locks and FM radio options, it is likely a higher optioned car. Not too many had FM radios and I have noticed a trend that the FM models seem to be higher optioned. My car has power windows, power locks, AM radio, tilt wheel, A/C, "custom" interior option (which I think added cut-pile carpeting, front seatback handle, etc), lower door courtesy lights, map lights, vinyl top, bumper gaurds, bumper strips, side protective moldings and I have added the "deluxe" finned wheelcovers, but I think I am going to switch them back.
The 7-Ups movie... yeah, there is a big "chase" scene in it, where a "then" brand new 73' Grand Ville gets beaten to bits during the chase. I have this movie. As 455Grandville mentioned, its at Wal-Mart. I think mine was something like $4.95 though.? Anyway, I took some photos of this chase during the movie and posted them here on the "Pontiacs in movies" thread in the lobby. Here is the exact post I posted there, so here is a "sneak peek" of the chase. You really need to get the movie. If you like the Grand Villes, this scene will make you cringe. This was a brand new, highly optioned Grand Ville. Note it has the fairly rare cornering lights as well:
"Well, this is the movie "Seven-Ups" I was talking about before... I am sure many here are aware of the movie. Here are the scenes as they unfold.... destroying a then "BRAND NEW" 1973 Grand Ville. Notice it has the rare cornering lights option, as well as that very nice dark (and rare) blue color. I cringe when I watch this scene, as I own a 73' Grand Ville as well, but its the "classic 70s" brown.
Please be patient... alot of photos on this post..... Sorry of the low quality... I had to take them of my TV screen.
(These photos do not overload the site do they? If so, I can just change them to links....
(I am not even sure, it is even legal to post photos of scenes of movies on the internet? Should be, I bought the movie... lol). Some of you may know this movie well... If so... sorry for all of the photos... to those of you that have not- go to Wal-mart and purchase it for only $4.95.
I love it, because it has alot of old cars in it. Its obvious that Pontiac supplied the new cars in this 1973 film.
Anyway, here is that 73' Catalina 4dr hdtp I was talking about. It has the "upgraded" interior, as well as auto-climate control A/C. Unusual for the Catalina..... Also, notice that the Catalina has wider whitewalls on the tires, than the Grand Ville does.... also the Grand Ville has 4-season A/C, as opposed to the auto-climate control.
(this was when the car was going through the automatic carwash)
This interior looks very much like the base Bonneville interior. For all I know, they may have used a Bonneville for the interior shots, but I doubt it.
Now, here is the following scene that hurts me.... they demolish a then "BRAND NEW" 73' Grand Ville.... in my most favorite color on these cars. I will post in order that the car sees its fate.... note it is highly optioned and also has the cornering lights:
Here it is coming out of the garage at a high rate of speed.... OUCH!
Its already lost one fenderskirt.....
Also, notice it has the rear swaybar.... obviously has the "handling" option as well, but still looks like its leaning quite a bit.
This is the last frame that the Grand Ville is seen:
As you can see, she took a beating.... I cringe everytime I watch this scene. :crazy:
And the fate of the "new" Ventura:
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Originally Posted by michaeld
Tennesseestorm,
Good to hear I'm not the only Mercedes guy who also appreciates American cars; most folk tend to like one or the other. I think it will be interesting to compare the Pontiac to my Mercedes 450SEL 6.9. Like I said, they have similar performance specs.
On the topic of vacuum vs. electric, I choose electric. It is an interesting discussion whether one is better than the other, but I simply find it easier to locate voltage drops than vacuum leaks. Or, to put it another way, I would rather tingle than suck.
I'm pretty sure that John mentioned that the Grand Ville has AM/FM. I don't remember whether it had 8-track or cassette or anything. I believe it is has the OEM unit, but I could be wrong there.
Don't know anything about 7ups. I take it has a Grand Ville in it? I'll have to watch it.
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