NASCAR Inspired 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2
Homologate isn’t likely one of those words that comes up all that often at most dinner tables, but put a group of NASCAR fans together and they’ll probably all know what you’re talking about. In a nutshell, a certain number of cars have to be produced and available for public consumption before a particular design can be raced, and that’s where the 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 comes in. The brand had to build some 1,200 of these for street use to satisfy homologation rules, with the number of consumer units seeming to be estimated from 1,118 to 1,225. Regardless of the exact quantity, it was enough to get the slippery body onto the tracks.
The 2+2 and its more plentiful corporate G-Body cousin, the Monte Carlo SS Aeroback, both used larger rear glass to make these cars more aerodynamic on the racetracks, with the Pontiac also featuring a sloped nose to assist even further. The seller here doesn’t give us a whole lot of background on this one, but he does mention that it remains in like-new condition and is sure to turn heads, the latter quite easy to believe based on the unusual shape plus its historical significance. Documentation from PHS is also included.
Although the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 was only produced for the 1986 model year, Richard Petty was behind the wheel for both this and the following ‘87 season, and The King has also hand-signed the dashboard on this one. Validation is said to be present to verify the authenticity of this autograph, and although the black ink has faded quite a bit, it’s still undeniably there. The grey fabric is still in reasonably good condition, but I’m guessing a replacement carpet and perhaps new front floor mats might work wonders for the interior’s presentation.
All of the 2+2 cars came with a Chevy 305 cubic-inch V8, with the small block churning out around 165 horsepower. The mileage here is listed as just over 70,000, so if the drivetrain has been properly maintained, there may still be some good life left for the future owner to enjoy. If you’ve been on the hunt for something unusual with NASCAR ties, this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 is located in Glenburn, North Dakota, and can be spotted here on eBay, with the opening bid of $27,999.99 yet to be placed. Is this amount in the ballpark of a fair price to pay for this rarity?
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You aren’t missing a ton of performance, but they are pretty nice cars from the time period. At the dealership, we couldn’t get rid of ours. I guess the nascar tie-in didn’t take in Philly. But the guy who bought was really happy with it.
We used to joke that the trunk held 60 pizzas but you had to slide them in one at a time.
Buy it! Make us proud.
I love this also.. but if I could have it. I would pull the 305 and put in a 383 450hp. Put the stock air cleaner on and of course AC. Make it look like a 305. But the headers may give it away. And this Pontiac would scream on the Thurway!!! Good luck to the seller. 🐻🇺🇸
Pay for their degrees, and when they land their first well-paying jobs, drop hints about how generous you were, how much you like this model and that you have a birthday coming up…. 🙂
If ever a car needed rear window louvers, it’s this one.
Rare . Nicer than Monte Aero Coupe.
Price it better and it will sell .
Last time the seller listed it on eBay the opening bid was $40,000. If he keeps dropping his price each time he’ll eventually hit where the market is at.
Steve R
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The police department I retired from did a confiscation of one of these coupes and used it as an undercover investigations vehicle. Wonder what the city got for it when they auctioned it off. Also how trashed it got being used in that capacity.
I hated that back window at the time. I still hate it.
This, and it’s corporate cousin from Chevy were among the UGLIEST cars from the ’80s. I fail to understand the enthusiasm for these, but then again styling is subjective. To each their own.
Aerodynamics trumped beauty here. The Thunderbird was beating the General like a rented Cavalier at Spring Break, on the NASCAR tracks. This was all the better GM could do.
Wow, these were rare to see back in the day and even rarer now. Perfect for the car collector who has everything!
Another seller who “Delirious” with their asking price.
I feel like this car would be lucky to fetch $10k.
I’m guessing from some of the comments that a few people don’t understand the NASCAR significance of this car.
Doesn’t matter ACZ; an ugly design is an ugly design; these are streetable versions of the cars. If I were collecting another vehicle I’d want one that looked nice regardless of heritage.
Sometimes things being “ugly” is what makes them çool. The literal only differences between this and a regular GP is the nose, rear glass and trunk lid. The Thunderbird was way more aerodynamic. It was built to compete. It was a quick solution to an issue.
OR they just pay attention to the market. I HAVE one of these cars. They’re not worth REMOTELY what the asking price is.
you know what marshal lucky would say to that price. i can say here but i am sure you all know. I guess they think Pettys’s signature can justify it.
Let the missus do whatever SHE wants with her part of the college fund. My wife flipped enough when I bought that 91 Reatta from Barn Finds a month ago, and that was over 3X less than this one. We’re behind you. Nothing assures you the grands won’t turn out to be underachieving slackers come the day after 12th grade graduation. Then what? they’ll just demand their college money, leaving you car-less, broke, and bitter. ; )