SOLD Questions? WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG The Pontiac had not seen another one like her since having been born four decades ago. MAXmotive. It reminds me of when an old TV show needed a fictional airline for a character to fly on. The name came from a combination of two cars attractions being hinted at in attendence here; The Grand from elegance of the Grand Prix with sporting Nature, -Ville, it was above and beyond the Bnneville upon which it was based. For 1976 there would be two Bonnevilles: Bonneville and Bonneville Brougham. All original except on repaint. This one looks to be in nice shape as well. By the way, I agree with a lot of your points on the grille, bumper and taillight details. Nice Jason!! The Pontiac taillights are quite uninspired, and the grille is a mite weak for a Pontiac. Someone must have successfully argued that a different roof and greenhouse required a new name, but I dont see why it couldnt just as well have been called Bonneville. It d Gateway Classic Cars Click for Phone O Fallon, IL 62269 (644 miles away) 2 13 We update this page every evening. Plus, the pinstripes do a great job of showcasing the coupe's wave-like silhouette. With the Grand Ville, the slide had started and Pontiac was just going to become yet another clone of something else in the GM lineup. ClassicCars.com has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, successfully making the Inc. 5000 list in both 2015, Check if this part fits your vehicle. While the name Bonneville had at least implied performance, the new Grand Ville badge suggested well, grandness. 2-door coupe body type. A lot depends on the exact car in question though as different mfgs dealt with it slightly differently. [1], The Bonneville name remained, and the Grand Ville replaced the Pontiac Executive name. $19,995 or BEST REASONABLE OFFER. Exterior Color: Red The rarest of the Grand Ville convertibles was the 1971 model with just under 1,800 examples built. The bad-guy driver is the one from Bullitt just with longer hair. Canadas third richest man, Jimmy Pattison, keeps a red 1975 Grand Ville convertible that he still drives around town. $39.95 + $13.95 shipping. Syracuse, NY. Pontiac Laurentian. No skirts, but I did buy it and had it from about 1988 until 1993. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1972 Pontiac Brochure Firebird Trans Am LeMans GTO Grand Prix, Ville Bonneville at the best online prices at eBay! Thanks! I had always wanted a 4 door hardtop and a car with skirts. 1971 & Up Full Size Pontiac Parts PONTIAC CATALINA BONNEVILLE STAR CHIEF EXECUTIVE GRAND PRIX Quality parts for Pontiac Catalina, Bonneville, Grand Ville and other Full Size Pontiac cars. There never was a second generation of any car name introduced in this way, was there? How few would see the tenures of eight United States presidents. So, youve got a fast Pontiac front tied to a frumpy Cadillac bustle. I had a maroon one. The diamond-tufted pattern in the seatbacks is an instant reminder that Pontiacs were a more upscale brand that offered luxury with their sporting image. For 1975, the Grand Ville became the Grand Ville Brougham and included more standard equipment than in previous years, such as power windows and a carpeted trunk. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. . The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Here are even more reasons to choose us, And get Exclusive Deals, Inventory Updates, and News. Im not a fan of the really bad fake wood on the door panels. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. Other C characteristics in 71 and 72 were a roof / greenhouse on the hardtops that seemed to have been pulled straight off the Electra, and two versions of the 455 were the only available engines. The 1972 is pretty handsome, Grand Prixesque? That's why we know you're going to need to act fast to take this Pontiac home. Seems the car washes were regularly breaking the d off Fleetwood, making them a Cadillac Fleetwoo. But at least this time GM got the e on Grande right. And, while were at it, take the vaunted Bonneville name and move it into second place, replacing it with a clone of Oldsmobile or Buick. The 1973-74s are my least favorite, the 1975 is sort of like a sporty Cadillac front end of the same vintage. The funeral service for Aria will be conducted at the Belle Vernon Area High School Auditorium (425 Crest Avenue) on Wednesday, March 1 beginning at 10:00 am. Sadly, though, all but one one of them had been donked by idiots who couldnt find a Caprice and so settled for a Pontiac. Pontiac Model 6-29 A. Pontiac Model 6-30 B. She knew some kept other, sportier Pontiac's as toys and to race; having been born a Grand Ville convertible, she was the queen bee of the Pontiac family in 1973. This is backed up by the three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes for the ultimate easy driving classic. 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham Convertible. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 26th 2023 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Parzynski Funeral Home & Cremations - Perryopolis (191 Liberty St, Perryopolis, PA 15473). Call today!! February 21, 2023 Everything has its vice. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. With plenty of paperwork and a fantastic . Mileage 11,919 miles above avg. Onec we got the fuel pump up and into place and some fresh gas in his gut the old boy fired right up. Oops, rambling a bit there. As things turned out, the Bonneville name would be repurposed and repackaged several more times before it was finally retired in 2005. Jim changed his name to avoid confusion with his older brother. I am on record as being conflicted (at best) on these B body cars of this generation, but of all of the convertibles, I have always liked the Grandville the best of all. And as the biggest, costliest, and most luxuriously equipped Pontiac, the Bonneville was a consistent earner for the second-largest General Motors brand. I think it may be on you tube? There is a Grandville, Michigan. Las mejores ofertas para Interruptor de encendido para 1971-1975 Pontiac Grandville SMP 69312JB 1972 1973 1974 estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! 400 cubic inch Engine Exempt from smog test. At CBS, they were The Jokers Wild (Jack Barry), The New Price Is Right (Bob Barker), Gambit (Wink Martindale), the $10,000 Pyramid (Dick Clark) and the short-lived Hollywoods Talking (Geoff Edwards) which was soon replaced by Match Game 73 (Gene Rayburn). It appears the car or trim was removed for the re-spray. Maybe they were hinting at DeVille with what I consider the short nickname for a Grand Bonneville, GrandVille hence no space? Big house is grand maison. But never a Pontiac. You don't find cars that survive looking to good that are also this affordable. Rear fender skirts were featured on the 1973 to 1975 models. (1971 to 1975) The Pontiac Grand Ville was introduced for the 1971 model year. In our area, Pontiacs are particularely beloved among US car enthusiasts. Of these B-body convertibles, the Delta 88 is my favorite, but the Grand Ville is a close second. The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix. As a lazy adolescent in the hot summer of 1973, I would sometimes sit inside the air conditioned house watching daytime game shows on TV. Aint broke, dont fix mentality killed GM slowly over the years. 2006 Pontiac GTO . One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976. US $2.00 (approx C $2.72) United States: Most famous owner of a Grand Ville was Jimmy Hoffa, right when he disappeared. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. 1966 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX BONNEVILLE CATALINA CONVERTIBLE FRAME DIMENSION CHART. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. $75.00 + $33.00 shipping. They just do not carry their weight as well. Pontiac Model 601. Sorry for the thread jacking. Cars sure do have their own personality, and I think you captured this ones perfectly. Very handsome car, beautifully articulated in a well woven story. I never understood this when I was younger, but somehow always realized that the Grandville was unique. It was an experience she had not endured previously, although she knew the intent; this process just didnt get any easier, especially with age. 1973 Pontiac Grandville Convertible. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Pontiac Model 603. Depending on how it runs, the price seems right, even very good. But I warned you I love these! (The Executive, in turn, rode in the former Star Chief slot.) Free shipping for many products! Best scene: Police are gaining on the Grand Ville (I think they are driving little Galaxies), so the driver accelerates up a parallel street past them and merges with them precisely coming down the hill. Love it! NEW Air Conditioning NEW Black Interior NEW White TOP. Cheswick, PA 15024. He liked it well enough to restore it but wanted a 71 front end. Great runner! Total convertible production over the period 1971-1975 was 15,968 - with the lowest production year being the first year, 1971, when about 1,789 were built. Chevys Bel Air and Impala in turn, Fords Galaxie and many other such nameplates started as a top-of-the-line glamour series, were replaced by another such bumping them into being the volume spec, and finally finished their days as the cops-and-cabbies strippo trim. Really? Regatta Blue, white convertible top, white interior, 1973 Pontiac Grandville Convertible . As he drove away, one could sense a radiance reinvigorated from where it had been only a half-hour before. Id buy it, but Id like it in a darker color. In March of 1973 she Ordered a Black Thunderbird, unimpressed with the 73 Pontiacs. Because this is a full-size coupe, you've got room to bring up to five family and friends along with ease. The show was Split Second hosted by Tom Kennedy? For a brief five-year run, the Bonneville was replaced at the top of the Pontiac full-size line by the Grand Ville. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. The Buick front end grille beats the pants off that Pontiac. Supposedly a real barn find all nice and clean, straight save for the fender-bender that resigned it to the barn twentysome years ago, for $2500. And the final touch is the black padded roof that drives home this premium feeling. The old Pontiac sat there for all to see, unashamed and proud. The 1975 model year brought some significant changes to the Grand Ville. Aka, broughamize it!!!!!!!! $52.50 + $6.00 shipping. The P . Ditto the rear end. Now you'll understand just how well this large coupe has been care for over the years. The handsome burgundy interior complements the exterior color nicely. $37.95 + $17.95 shipping. Ten minutes later we had it down to the fuel pump and had it on order. How so very few would be viewed as something unique and special, not just a transportation appliance. From 1971-76 I jump all around the B/C body divisions as to which has the best front or rear treatment in any given year. He was born James Narz, whose older brother Jack was also a game-show host one of the few lucky ones to survive the scandals of the late 1950s. I agree with Junqueboi; I find the 73 rear styling very attractive. While always constrained by the corporate bodies, up until this point Pontiac had managed to (very successfully and well) fake that they were building a different car from the rest of the GM. These would be cool summer cruising cars. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles W. Petrosky Sr. and Thelma Shazer Petrosky; his wife Katherine Petrosky; and his brother Donald Petrosky. Regardless, it's always a great to see it under the hood, because it has the kind of power to make allows this Grand Ville to live up to its effortless cruiser image. I cant help thinking that such a Grand Dame deserves a better advertisement for her wares than that graffiti writing on the windows. On every one of the B bodies except Pontiac, the beltline finishes in a slow but increasing curvature upwards that comes to a sort of a point where it meets the c pillar of the convertible top. In 1979 a regular customer at my restoration shop had a 73 woody wagon, fully decked. I kinda like it, its the most over the top front end of the series, those grilles that stretch nearly the width of the car. > The 73 is Broughamy n Busy Well done, Jason. 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville - Convertible convertible 119,705 yellow automatic Webe autos specializes in marketing and advertising muscle, classic, vintage and specialty cars. and the 75 is the cleanest with that cross hairs grill. 1949-1954 Ford Car PAIR front wheel grease retainers A9A-1190-A (#125717374855). This big coupe has big 70's style. shows dramatically. I actually think the Grand Ville is one of the better looking 1971-76 GM big cars, I think I like it in sedan form best. . Pontiac Model 6-26. Powerful 455 cu in 4 barrel V8 backed by a 3 . I cant believe somone would get rid of one of these cars for scrap without even investigating its issues. Grand Ville means big city. pontiac bonneville grand prix catalina fender splash panel extention. Next, the name was altered slightly from Grand Ville to Grand Ville Brougham (there was no non-Brougham Grand Ville). 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 Horsepower/ Torque Curve Check: 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville Convertible 455-4 V8 car fluids (oil and coolant) capacities Transmission specifications Complete transmission data: gear ratios, final drive, etc. This is a very nicely done CC. Which is fine by me. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. Her Chevrolet, Buick, and Oldsmobile cousins all seemed to hog the limelight; she was somewhat like the middle-child, the one so vital and often overlooked. Odd. Initially an extension of the Star Chief Custom in 57, the Bonneville became a stand-alone model in 1958 and a full product line in 1959 with the addition of a station wagon. We build excitement and all that. Beautiful factory wheels, still wearing whitewalls, looks like shes ready for a Sunday drive. Our Grand Ville came from Georgia in 2004. $17,500 Private Seller CC-1102602 1971 Pontiac Grand Ville PONTIAC GRAND VILLE 1971 CONVERTIBLE ENGINE V8, 6.6 L 330 HP WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG Call Lucas: 7 . Intersresting that a billionaire chose that as one of his main rides, though the I can see why as it is the most distinctive of the B body convertibles. It wasnt all that far a slide from Grand Ville to G3. Seems like Pontiac was losing its focus. That was Tom Kennedy on Split Second who featured a row of Pontiacs as new-car prizes. NOS GM 1971 Pontiac Catalina Bonneville Grandville / frt bumper bracket / 480373. Or you can fold down the middle armrest to give you a more individual luxury experience. $24,995 Dealership CC-1667178 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville distinction of longer- and shorter-wheelbase cars that had Bonnevilles and Star Chiefs/Executives on a longer wheelbase, with a longer trunk, relative to the Catalina and its variants (wagons excluded). Caserio did later relent and permit the SD to go into production later in the model year but only in the Firebirds, not the mid-sized cars. 1974-1976 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE GRANDVILLE CONVERTIBLE JACK SETUP 1975. At NBC, Concentration (Bob Clayton) ended in March and was replaced by Baffle (Dick Enberg) and Sale of the Century (Joe Garagiola) by Wizard of Odds (Alex Trebeks first U.S. game show), The Hollywood Squares (Peter Marshall), Jeopardy! Popular options included air conditioning, power windows and driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck and much more. Great car and reliable. 1968 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX BONNEVILLE CATALINA CONVERTIBLE FRAME DIMENSION CHART. All pieces shown included. But, you could have sworn the 71 and 72s were an attempt to throw a C into the Pontiac line up. The 1975 Pontiacs debuted on September 27, 1974, and in all 523,469 Pontiacs were built for the calendar year. I usually hate fender skirts but here they make the car. Entdecke NOS 74 1974 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina Grandville Hood Safety Catch - GM in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! All documentation I can find calls the Grand Ville a B body. C $19.03 + C $27.14 shipping. As the picture taking continued, she was feeling more proud than she had in years. Pontiac Matiz ** Pontiac Model 302. $16,500 Dealership CC-1681713 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville This big, beautiful 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville convertible is one of the best ways to be distinctive, . The film makers actually licensed that from a cargo carrier, I always liked BoB Newharts Grace L. Ferguson Airline and Storm Door Company. According to Paintref.com (and my own experience) your car is Springfield Green (GM code WA4232). I cant remember the last time I saw a tri 5 Pontiac in a show or magazine which is a shame as they were a good looking car.I walk past the tri5 Chevys and the usual suspects at shows in search of more interesting cars. This was originally a California car. Turbohydramatic Transmission. > The 71 is gawdawful characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5748 mm / 226.3 in, width: 2029 mm / 79.9 in, wheelbase: 3200 mm / 126 in. Write your message of sympathy today. I used to drive it to work in NJ from NYC. Would you like to offer Ronald Lee Petroskys loved ones a condolence message? How so few would be exposed to the cultural changes that only four decades can bring about. Pontiac GTO. Used Pontiac Solstice in Belle Vernon, PA, Used Pontiac Grand Am in Belle Vernon, PA, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The bumpers can be attributed to the 5 mph crash safety standards that were being implemented in that time period. Separating the backup lights into the rear quarter extensions cleaned up the rear even further and I can tell you that having the backup lights there made them very helpful in seeing whats behind me when I back up at night. Never realized they were that hard to come by. After I posted, I wondered if it wasnt Tom Kennedy instead of Wink Martindale, but I would never have guessed the shows name. A very rare option for 1974 was adjustable pedals. Not ugly, and I have a soft spot for the Buicks in particular, but each brand was less distinctive than theyd been in the 60s. Pontiac Grand Ville For Sale 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville Price $33,750 1974 Pontiac Grand Ville Price $24,995 1975 Pontiac Grand Ville Price $99,750 Pontiac Grand Ville s by Year . I had forgotten about it completely until I saw this car. Pontiac did have a solid lineup back then, but this car reminds me of the schizophrenia occurring in the Excitement Division. NEEDS INSPECTION We are only minutes away from Elizabeth, stop by and visit us today. Such treatment was always rewarded with eagerness from her 7.4 liter V8. I did, for no good reason. Initially an extension of the Star Chief Custom in '57, the Bonneville became a stand-alone model in 1958 and a full product line in 1959 with the addition of a station wagon. This page is current and up to date. We live in Fredrikstaf, Southeastern Norway, close to the Sweden border.The vintage petrol station is located in Ed, Sweden (Dalsland area). Source for tire and wheel application fitment data Last Update: Feb. 19, 2023, 4:32 p.m. News VCdb Integration The Family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Ronald Lee Petrosky to St. Jude's Hospital or in the form of a donation to the Perry Girl's Softball League. Contact. The handsome burgundy interior complements the exterior color nicely. (There were no convertible Bonnevilles after the 1970 model year.) ABCs game show schedule included Password (Allen Ludden), Split Second (Tom Kennedy), Lets Make A Deal (Monte Hall) and the Newlywed Game (Bob Eubanks) ABC cancelled The Dating Game (Jim Lange) during the year and replaced it with The Girl In My Life. Her gaze then turned to a smug grin, knowing how very few of the cars she was observing would make it to twenty years of age unscathed, let alone forty. In fact, this one is complete right down to the correct Grand Ville badging and Pontiac Rallye II wheels.