In 1986 and 1987 Myrtle Motors in Queens, New York offered its Grand Prix GT—a performance and appearance package that gave Pontiac G-body buyers something to compete against the Monte Carlo SS, Grand National, 4-4-2, and Hurst/Olds of the era. Dave Brooks ordered and purchased an ‘87 Grand Prix GT new. Here’s his story!
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Cielo del Sol- The Original Grand Prix SSJ
6 CommentsHow a chance encounter on a popular automobile auction website reveals that Pontiac’s 1970 Grand Prix Cielo del Sol show car may have ended up in private hands.
1986 Grand Prix GT- Do you remember it?
personal story16 CommentsDo you remember the mid-80s Grand Prix GT package from Myrtle Motors? It’s one that’s stuck with me all these years.
The '73 Grand Prix SJ I Grew Up In
personal story1 CommentWhen I was born in December 1976, my dad had his Firethorn Red ’76 Trans Am but our family car, which my mom drove most often was a ’73 Grand Prix SJ. It was Golden Olive with Saddle interior and I have fond memories of that car. Follow along as I share them with you!
Pontiac's Obscure '70s Colors...
personal story4 CommentsIn the the early 1970s GM moved toward earth-toned exterior colors for its divisions. Just think of all the silver, gold, green, and brown Pontiacs, Chevys, Buicks, and Olds vehicles produced in that era. Have you ever seen a ‘73 Grand Prix in Desert Sand?
My First Pontiac...
personal story, Pontiac2 CommentsGrowing up in an extended family that drove Pontiacs practically exclusively, it’s unsurprising to find that as I neared driving age and my father realized a spare car was imperative, he sought a Pontiac.