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Photo: eBay seller paradiselane1975
Sales of the Grand Prix dropped to around 57,000 units, despite an extensive overhaul. The car was equipped with powerful engines, including the 376-horsepower 421 HO, but the GTO craze was out of control.
The Grand Prix continued to decline in popularity over the next few years, with only 36,000 units of the 1966 edition being sold.
The model in these photos was built in 1965 and was equipped with a 389 four-barrel engine, but received a Tri-Power upgrade along the way, and eBay seller paradiselane1975 says that unmodified Grand Prix models are still very popular today, so he has the parts to return it to its original configuration.
The car was purchased by a Nebraska doctor and was his daily driver until 1972, when the doctor slid off the road and hit the driver’s seat and fender. Too damaged to repair, the car was put on the market and purchased by someone who quickly repaired it.
That’s not to say the Grand Prix is in the best condition — it still needs some care — but the body is still strong and you won’t have to worry about the massive rust that’s common with cars that have been left abandoned for decades.
This Grand Prix was parked in 1997, but the seller claims he’d been chasing the car since 1996 but wasn’t able to get hold of it until July of last year, but now that he has it, he’s hoping to pass it on to someone who can properly care for it and restore it to its finest condition.
The Grand Prix looks appealing, especially to big car enthusiasts, but we can’t stress enough how important it is to request a third-party inspection or see the car in person before making a bid. There are a few things you need to clarify, such as the mileage. The clock shows 2,000 miles, but the seller himself has said he doesn’t think this is correct, so don’t be surprised to learn that the car’s mileage is not accurate and is actually 122,000 miles.
Meanwhile, the battle for the Grand Prix is ongoing, with seven bids already received online in just a few hours. The highest bid is $11,800, and considering the auction does not include a minimum bid, the Grand Prix should find a new home within five days, unless a bidder pays. The car is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, but if you live nearby, you don’t have to drive to the garage.
