[71GP76TA]

Looks like it has a cheap repaint and no decals. Not a fan of the color either. Nevertheless... I wouldn't mind having it... Not sure if I would've traded as that GP looks pretty nice.

[Lee]

A few years ago, I ended up with a '72 El Camino, cloned into an SS. It was better than average looking, and was a very reliable cruiser, decent performance,... The best comparison I can think of is: imagine having an attractive girlfriend, but you just don't like how she kisses. OTHER people enjoyed the Elky more than I did.

I traded it for the '73 T/A clone I'm now working on, and am VERY happy I made the trade :-)

[Greg Reid]

Lee, I'm not an el Camino fan myself. I enjoyed the '69 for a while but the truth is, I needed a truck and I am a muscle car fan so it was the best compromise.
The big regret about the eventual trade was that I traded a nice driver, that I used regularly for transportation, for a long term project car that I wouldn't be driving for years. I wanted a big convertible but it just wasn't the right time for me to take on a project car.

[skullbucket]

Yes the Grand Prix is probably going to stay around awhile, I started it last night and its the smoothest running engine I have ever had. Im sure it would make a trip just about anywhere. It won't be very long and the weather will be good for driving it several times a week again. the more I looked at the Z28 and the more I thought about all the work I wanted to do to it and im not really up for that anymore.

[Greg Reid]

For ride quality, I'll bet that GP would put that bow-tie to shame.

[unruhjonny]

Originally Posted by bird72

I'll be the first and only one here to say maybe the trade could morph into a very good deal in time. Considering market trend on 76-79 TA's now, I would think a 4 speed later 70's Z car has equity potential among the generations who are starting to have the $ to invest in old cars and their memories from high school. I don't think you would do bad in the end on a trade. I vote: Acceptable trade, if equal quality cars.

Let the bullets fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My thoughts EXACTLY.

But potential value aside, I would love a GP like the OP's

[hurryinhoosier62]

Originally Posted by Jim Moshier

X2 Besides the GP rides so much better!

X2!!

[Simple Man]

Originally Posted by hobbygto65

I once traded a 69 Cougar, California car, 351 Cleveland 4bbl for a 1972 Opel station wagon. I still have night mares.

I traded my brother a 70 Cutlass ragtop for a 71 Delta 88 years ago. that one still hurts....

[GT182]

Greg, you would have loved the 69 SS El Camino my uncle had. All black with a 396 and a 4 speed. No vinyl top or stripes on it. He ruined it as he was a plumber and used it for his business. The only thing on it that wasn't stock was a set of Gabriel air shocks. That thing would move.

[Lightfoot]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

Looks like it has a cheap repaint and no decals. Not a fan of the color either. Nevertheless... I wouldn't mind having it... Not sure if I would've traded as that GP looks pretty nice.

I love the color, although I don't know if it would look less attractive in daylight. I had a '73 Laguna that was that color + a black vinyl top. I also actually prefer that 77 Z-28 front facia to the 78-81 Z, just because it's such a rare sight.

All that being said, 71-72 are my favorite years of all the big wheel base Grand Prix, so I would never trade one for a '74/up Camaro.

[72projectbird]

Originally Posted by Lee

I traded it for the '73 T/A clone I'm now working on, and am VERY happy I made the trade :-)

Well, I don't think anyone can argue with that trade!

[muscle_collector]

from a money standpoint in a couple of years you will probably regret not doing it. from a car standpoint, the gp is twice the car the z is as far as quality and ride is concerned

[n2ogpsj462]

Good decision. I almost traded for an 01 WS6. Altho very quick and I love those cars the deal breaker was how cheap it felt with all the plastic. That was about 7yrs ago and never regretted it regardless of value

[skullbucket]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

from a money standpoint in a couple of years you will probably regret not doing it. from a car standpoint, the gp is twice the car the z is as far as quality and ride is concerned

I wouldn't have left the Z stock, already had a Summit wishlist ready to send if the deal went thru so the stock value of the Z would have been gone.

[dirtbird5x]

You made the choice IMHO

[azmusclecar]

I was considering a GM G-Body trade like a 1978 Pontiac Grand AM or a an Olds 442 and then realized the same, what am I thinking? I just got my 66 Tempest back on the street with the four speed and power steering and upgrades and when I saw that OHC 6 in the engine bay, I stopped and realized.......I already have what I want. So I've walked in your shoes.