[Norritt]

Hey there - looking to purchase a summer cruiser and narrowing in on a 65 or 66 GP. I ran across this one and wanted to get thoughts from this group.

https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...prix/100721204

Other than the very high price, I noticed the glove box had a Bonneville badge instead of GP.

It needs some love, and within talking to them for 10 mins they went from 30k to 24k.

They sent me all the PHS documentation and it does come up as a 421-376 car.

HUGE thanks in advance for any advice.

[stevep]

Wrong 8 lug caps. Tons of bondo around the rear wheel wells. No engine shots. Don't know if it is a real 421 under the hood.
I would like so see more information. They are not even close at $24000.

[Norritt]

Here are the pictures of the body plate and engine they sent me.

[mrrat1]

The trim tag and firewall look pretty ruff......previous rust?
The vacuum line set up looks hinky.....so do the plug wires!
NO side trim or WW trim, what does PHS say?
I think you can find better for that amount of money!!
I don't think those dealers are selling quality cars!

[mrrat1]

Take a look here......

http://cars.oodle.com/1965-pontiac-grand_prix/for-sale/

[ho421]

From the looks of that trim tag, i'd say that was one crusty car at one time. I'd ask for shots of the trunk and under carriage to confirm.

[mrrat1]

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/27235422

[Norritt]

Here is some of the PHS info -

[mrrat1]

https://classiccars.com/listings/vie...-arizona-85281

[fred jernejec]

No way a 28k mile car! One good thing though! He took enough pics that showed how rough the car really is! Fred

[mrrat1]

https://cars.yakaz.com/1965-grand-pr...03os7uouih72ti

[mrrat1]

People have been known to doctor up the PHS.........did he give you a pic of the engine code and head codes? There are lot of dates you can check on to see if they match the cars build date.

That's 128,000 miles I would bet.

[mrrat1]

http://cars.oodle.com/detail/1966-po...pittsfield-me/

[Norritt]

This one is very nice as well. I believe they are a member of these forums.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1966-Pontiac...ZY0pG8&vxp=mtr

[Deadhead]

The '66 is a better candidate, but it still is probably priced too high. If you have the $ to spare and don't care, the '66 is the clear choice, but you will never get your $ back out of the car.

[stevep]

The 66 is a MUCH nicer car. I just don't care for the color combo or the cloth interior.
But I am not buying it.

[GruntedCatalina]

it sounds like youre looking for a clean driver. find a humble one for under 10 and just dump the rest in repairs. the meanest paint job, a proper tune up and new interior would probably be well under 10k.

[Norritt]

Here is one set up to be a daily driver / cruiser.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1965-Pontiac...FY3eVX&vxp=mtr

[Norritt]

Thoughts on this one guys?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/148904...h/33331603685/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiYbQuwVPAU

[Stuart]

That '67 GP is a nice looking car. I like it.