The 1967 Pontiac Grand Prix is quite a unique car: not only is its body design unique for that single model year, but it is also the only model year Grand Prix to have been offered with a convertible option. A total of 5,856 examples built, though we imagine there are very few remaining to this day, especially in the same condition as this all-original convertible found on Hemmings.
This particular Plum Mist Grand Prix resides in Utah. It is clean and rust-free, and outside of having been repainted once, it is also completely original. Pretty good for a 49-year-old car, wouldn’t you say?
Based on the Catalina body the Grand Prix rode on the same 121-inch wheelbase as the hardrop coupe, enabling an overall length of 215.6 inches. To put that in perspective, that’s roughly ten inches longer than the 2016 Cadillac CT6 — GM’s biggest and longest sedan currently in production. The long wheelbase plays in the Grand Prix’s favor, enabling it to deliver a very smooth ride. But it also rides low, and handles extremely well.
Mechanically, the ’67 Grand Prix was offered with a choice of three engines:
- 400 cubic inch V-8 good for 350 horsepower (or 265 horsepower with lower compression)
- 428 cubic inch V-8 putting out 360 horses and 472 pound-feet of torque
- 428 Quadra Power V-8 making 376 horsepower and 462 pound-feet of torque
It’s worth noting that both of the latter options put out more torque than a 2016 Chevrolet Camaro SS.
All in all, the 67 Grand Prix’s unique combination of power, comfort, and drop-top-ability make it a very special automobile delivering an equally special driving experience and we are certain that many would be delighted to have one in their garage. Would you?
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Not a common car to find but there are still a good number around.
This one is missing the rear skits.
I have a neighbor with one that rarely ever has been out of the garage that was purchased new. It is fully loaded and has the 428, Really a nice car and a shame it never even comes out for a drive even on a nice day.
Parts can be hard to find for the one off parts for this car that do not translate to the others. parts that were one year can be expensive if you find them, Many are not reproduced.
Gorgeous car, love the color too. I am pretty sure it would look great in my garage but I would have to replace the fender skirts and it looks like it is missing the trim rings on the Rallye II wheels (I believe only the GTO judge came without the trim rings). I would also replace with the white/gold line tires with red line tires.
49 year old car
*face palm*
Are those the correct wheels?
Good question, the Rallye II wheels were available on the GTO but those center caps are newer than 67. I think the full size cars were still the 8-lug wheels in 67.
As I own one of these nicely styled automobiles I had to explain that this car in fact is designed by non other than Mr John Deloreian. A favorite auto influencer in deed. It may not have auto wi does but has accomodations for a/c. And power brakes and power steering. Dual exhaust and a high compression engine. Oh plus a 8 track tape player and fm radio. And it a convertable. Bloody Nice car to travel in. I did sve it past 110 mph drove like a Condor