1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
Classic Auto Mall
6180 Morgantown Road
Morgantown, PA
610|901|3804
MILEAGE
24390
YEAR
1996
ENGINE
6
LOCATION
Morgantown, PA
STOCK
6932
FULL SPECS
DESCRIPTION
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Sedan
For consignment, a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE with a title verified 24,390 actual miles, a 2 owner car that is a shining example of 90\'s styling, especially from Pontiac and a well preserved example that is young enough to be driven, and old enough to be shown. This is perfect Radwood fodder.
Exterior
Pontiac was trying bold designs with headlights and just before this generation of passenger car, the \'89-\'91 Pontiac 6000 wore a triple headlight design and inventiveness continues with the Grand Prix which essentially has a lightbar that spans the width of the face, flush to the body. From there, the plastic notched body panels begin with the three lined bumper cover that is part of mid panel trim that encircles the car while subtle cladding runs along the bottom edge of the car, all the way around, to improve its sporty and aerodynamic profile. Since the Ford Taurus launch in \'86, cars were progressively rounder, and that\'s illustrated in the shape of this car which has curved edges in place of the right angles of previous generations, and a rear quarter glass that sheds light on the interior and eliminates blind spots. Pontiac also created tail lights that were unique, with black grid trim over smoked lenses and a reflector piece that connected the widespread lights. 15-inch wheels are dressed in plastic Pontiac hubcaps, with fan blade-like spokes to denote movement. There are some touched up scuffs on the front corner and some imperfect silver trim on the trunk lid, but otherwise this car presents nicely and is straight bodied.
Interior
Door panels are a mix of materials and shapes including patterned cloth upper inserts, plastic switchgear, carpeted lowers, and hallelujah, a formed cupholder in the storage bin! Game changer! The charcoal cloth bucket seats are of the commuter kind, not the sporty variety, and are wide and comfortable with a center armrest big enough for two to share. The rear bench is slightly contoured, a step up from those straight designs of yesteryear, or at least, the 80\'s, and they\'re tall backed to boot! A smooth charcoal steering wheel is embossed with the Pontiac arrowhead and leads to a very basic instrument panel with temp, tachometer, speedometer, and fuel, along with a center area of idiot lights. In the center is Pontiac\'s AM/FM/Cassette radio with gray buttons that would occupy Pontiac cabins for years to come. The climate panel is so simple, it\'s possible PlaySkool had something to do with the design. Gray carpet on the floor is plush and in fine shape and the foam formed headliner above is soft and intact and clean.
Drivetrain
Lift the hood on the gas shocks and we find a 3.1 liter V6, aka the 3100, rated at 160 horsepower and receiving gas through electronic fuel injection. It\'s got an age patina, usage marks magnified by the passing of time. Driving the front wheels is a 4T60E 4-speed automatic transmission which interacts with 3.33 gearing. Power disc brakes are found at all four corners. Welcome to the mid 90\'s!
Undercarriage
Same under here where time has marred the underside with surface rust and metal oxidation. We note some oil on the subframe crossmember in front of the oil pan. The single exhaust flows back to the original equipment muffler and exits without fanfare under the rear bumper. Front and back suspension is independent with Macpherson struts at the bow, and a Transflex leaf at the stern.
Drive-Ability
1996 doesn\'t feel that long ago, (for some of us), and so this interior doesn\'t feel horribly outdated. It\'s comfortable, efficient, and just right as your daily driver. The fuel injection delivers the goods and off we go onto the test loop where it\'s no GXP, but to get us to work and back, or school and back, it\'s a fine quantity of power. With such low mileage we were not surprised to find every function operating. This one was stored correctly! While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Meanwhile, we note the right rear door will not open.\"Think I\'d crumble? You think I\'d lay down and die? No, not I. I will survive. Long as I know how to love, I know I\'ll stay alive\". Ah yes, the words of Gloria Gaynor ring true here, as if the GP is singing it loud. This is not only a survivor, but a low mileage example of a ubiquitous genre of cars that covered countless millions of miles in America before being set out to pasture. Out of the 45,000 1996 Grand Prix\'s produced, we\'re thinking this example is in the top 50 in terms of low mileage. This one\'s got your name all over it!
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