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Pontiac Grand Ville (1975)
for sale

Price: US $30,000.00

Description:

Up for sale is a 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Brougham Convertible with 72 actual miles. This vehicle may be the most rare and exclusive that remains in existence.
The Story-My family owned and operated a Pontiac dealership from 1939 to 2005 in a small suburb of Detroit named Marine City. The location remained in the same building for all of these years and local service was the theme. The dealership was founded by my Grandfather who ran the business for many years with the help of my Uncle and Dad. Many family members worked at the dealership and it was the hometown Mom and Pop store. Buick and GMC franchises were added in 1960 but Pontiac was the car people desired over and over. The 1975 model year was the last production run of a Pontiac convertible and 3 units were ordered. Much to our surprise the production run ended and we started a search to obtain at least one from another dealer. We successfully traded with a dealer in Milan Michigan and had this vehicle put on a flat bed and brought to us. At this point the decision was made to keep this vehicle for the long haul. It was agreed upon to never be put in parades, car shows or on the road for any display. Over the years the vehicle has been properly stored in a climate controlled building. It has been covered and kept out of any harms way. It is started regularly and has no issues to speak of. The vehicle is 100% original from the tires, to paint, to interior, to the window sticker still attached. The vehicle was also rustproofed in 1975. Please view the original paperwork of build sheet, invoice, bill of sale, window sticker and title. The vehicle was kept in inventory from 1975 to 1996 and then titled personally due to insurance purposes. There has been numerous inquiries over the years to buy this vehicle and the timing is now with an upcoming sale of the original dealership building.
Pontiac Grand Ville History-The Pontiac Grand Ville was a luxury car produced from 1971 through 1975. In 1975, the Grand Ville Brougham was available as a 2- and 4-door hardtop and as a convertible. The convertible accounted for 4, 519 sales while the four-door hardtop was the most popular, selling 15, 686 examples. The two-door hardtop found 7, 447 buyers.
Between 1971 through 1975, sales of the convertible body style never topped more than 5, 000 examples per year. From 1973 through 1975, the Grand Ville was Pontiac's only full-size convertible offering. The Pontiac Grand Ville was Pontiacs top-of-line full size model from 1971 through 1975 that featured a luxuriously trimmed interior and was set apart from other models with distinctive chrome trim up front and taillights at the rear. With less than 5000 convertible models produced there are few that you will find that look as good as this one!
1975 was the last convertible Pontiac available until 1983 and also for the 1975 model Pontiac renamed the Grand Ville to the Grand Ville Brougham with more options standard such as power windows and the trunk being carpeted. The 1975 model year - the final year for the convertible - saw the most examples produced. The rarest of the Grand Ville convertibles was in 1971, with just under 1, 800 examples built. Powering the Grand Ville was a 400 cubic-inch V8 rated at 185 horsepower. An optional 455 cubic-inch V8 was available, offering 200 horsepower.
The Specs, Features and Details-Please see the original window sticker, invoice and documents attached in the photos. Standard items were-power convertible top, boot for convertible top, power windows, power locks, tilt wheel steering, leather interior. Options on this vehicle include-Starlight Black exterior color, 400 Cubic Inch V-8-4 barrel carburetor, 3 speed automatic transmission, Am/Fm radio, remote mirrors, door moldings, tilt steering wheel, door edge guards, air conditioning, digital clock, upgraded speakers, JR78x15 whitewall tires, soft ray tinted glass, factory painted stripe. The pictures of paperwork are 100% original and provide more information than the Pontiac Historical Society offers. I have many other pictures available and they can be sent upon request.
Misc-GM made many popular sellers in the 60's and 70's that most people recognize today-GTO, Camaro, Chevelle, GS, 442, etc. While there are many vehicles to choose from as a collector please consider the rarity of this 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville. The production level was low and it's style is long, sleek and classy. The details listed above are 100% true and actual and a true buyer will appreciate every aspect of them.
Final Sale Rules-During the process of the auction any potential buyer may visit and inspect this vehicle. Appointments are suggested and 3rd party appraisers/inspectors are also welcome. Location is 1 hour north of Detroit and 1 hour east of Flint. Vehicle is for sale locally and subject to early ending of auction. Buyer must send a $1, 000 non refundable deposit via PayPal within 24 hours of end of auction. Remaining balance is due no later than 7 days following. Any other arrangements must be made and agreed upon by seller. Balance is required thru EFT (electronic funds transfer) to seller. Please contact Steve Terhune for any questions or concerns.
*Updates*-I have had many inquiries on condition and I will post this on the site for others to see. Please understand this is a 41 year old vehicle that has been stored it's entire existence. The vehicle starts, runs and drives perfectly fine. There is a small tappet cover leak. The battery has been replaced several times over the years. The tires are original to the car and have rounded edges as expected. The paint has a strong gloss, 2 small pinkie fingernail size blemishes, and no rust anywhere. The was never any prior damage. The bumpers are original with no pitting on the chrome. The pinstripe is factory installed and gold colored. The exhaust is original with a minor change to the clamp. The convertible top opens and closes normal and has no rips, tears or cuts. The rear glass is also solid. There is not a buy it now price but a reserve set. Bid with confidence.

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