25k Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J
Update – This Pontiac has been relisted here on craigslist with a lowered asking price. It’s now down to $16,000 from its previous $22k asking. It’s a beautiful low mileage survivor, so hopefully, someone gives this Pontiac a good home!
From 12/31/2018 – The owner of this 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix is in possession of a substantial amount of documentation, and this seems to indicate his claim that the car has covered a genuine 25,949 miles is actually true. This very attractive Grand Prix Model J is located in South Raleigh, North Carolina, and is listed for sale here on Craigslist.
For a 44-year-old car, the presentation of the Grand Prix is quite impressive. The car has been owned by the same family since new and has always been garage-kept. There is no indication of any repaint work on the car, and the owner indicates that the paint is original and that the vehicle is a survivor. The white paint and white vinyl top look to be in top order, and the original rally wheels provide a nice contrast to the white. In fact, those rally wheels provide the only real point that I can criticize on the car. I noticed that there is some deterioration of the silver sections on the wheel centers, but this could be fixed reasonably easily.
Under the hood is the combination of a 400ci V8 engine, and a 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission. That engine pumps out a healthy 225hp, and the car is also fitted with variable-ratio power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning. Among the comprehensive catalog of documentation that the owner has in his possession, it appears that he has all of the invoices and receipts for vehicle servicing, indicating that the car appears to be well maintained.
When a car has a predominantly white interior, it is so easy for the trim to become tatty and discolored over time. The interior of the Pontiac hasn’t suffered such a fate, and it looks to be in remarkable condition. The upholstery and headliner appear to be free of marks, tears, or stains, while the dash and carpet appear to be original and faultless. The car also benefits from power windows, power locks, and an AM/FM radio and 8-track tape player (complete with the original tape that came with the car). One interesting feature of the Grand Prix is that while the timber finish on the dash is simulated wood-grain, the timber on the doors and floor console are actually real African Crossfire Mahogany timber trim.
With an asking price of $22,000, this Grand Prix Model J is heading towards the upper reaches of the current sales value of the car. The condition of the car looks to be very impressive, and if it stands the scrutiny of personal inspection and looks as good in person as it does in the photos, then it should be worth every cent.
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Comments
Usually I tend to cut off my interest in GM cars at around 1971, which is the year (I believe) that they just started to get very cheaply built. But this car looks pretty nice, and I like it a lot. And, what else you gonna buy for 22K that’s this nice and clean?
I don’t think I would spend 22K on this, but I definitely agree with you on the nice and clean part. That spotless white interior is awesome.
My parents had a white 74 SJ with marroon top and interior. Factory sunroof and 455
Just WOW. I had a 1975 withe the 400 as a winter car in about 1984. It would sure plow threw snow but it was real bad on gas. I love this car and think it is worth 15 to 20 grand.
If you go to craigslist where this Pontiac is listed there is a beautiful 1962 OLDS STARFIRE on there as well. I really want this GP thou.
My Uncle just sold his 75 Grand Prix will 10500 miles on it. All original and well kept. Drove and road like a dream. I would not pay more then 5600 for this white GP.
Worst year for all cars. Last year before unleaded fuel before harden valve seats, last year for points and condenser before electronic ignition lowest compression with very poor fuel economy. If this vehicle has been upgraded then it would be a pretty good car.
This car was the last one of the goods , the 1975 really was a bad car , we had a few of these cars from 1970 to the last one 1979
What year was the infamous seat belt ignition interlock introduced?
74 only
All GM cars starting in 1971 had hardened valves and seats. This was to deal with the newly introduced low lead gasolines.
Beautiful car! I had a 1974 Grand Prix J in maroon that my mom purchased for me as a college graduation present at Marte Pontiac in Columbus, Ohio in 1976. Loved the styling and the handling and the color. I kept the GP until 1981 but preferred the 1974 400 V-8 I had over the newer anemic 301 V-8 available at trade-in time.
As far as I remember the price for that GO here in PR was about $11.000.00 , my father had one of those but it was the SJ model with the 455 engine , same wheels and the hub center are stainless steel with a grade 1500 sandpaper will look just perfect , the SJ price here was about $13.000.00
It looks to me on these pictures that the right front fender has a different color, more grayish somehow. Friend of mine bought one 2 years ago with 34.000 miles, also white and red landau top for 8k.
I owned a maroon 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix J from 1976-1981. Probably my favorite car of all time. Handled well with great steering feel despite the long hood and provided smooth power passing and merging plus rode well. The car for sale appears to be in fantasic condition but the price is too high.
That was a great car , my father SJ with the 455 was the first time I visited 120 Miles per hour , 22,000 for a 40 year plus car with that certified mileage And at that condition seems fair to me.
1974 was the year you couldn’t start your car unless you had your seat belt on.
Yes I remember it !!! , But as far as I remember also no computers, and the sound of the 455 4 bbl sound great
Class act in it’s day and still a looker !
Put in a PerTronix Ignitor Ignition (fits right inside the original distributor, so it looks stock), and instantly get 50% increase in your spark, across the entire power band. Put a nice set of Flow Masters on and you’re cruisin’ in style. With a huuuuuge bump in ponies and throttle response. And if you’re a serious buyer, you show up to have the car inspected with $18,500 in hundred dollar bills. As you prepare to leave, a deal is struck. That’s a killer ride with 25k miles in that condition.
I have never seen a Triple White Grand Prix before. Kinda growing on me.
Makes me miss my ’73 Model J even more. It was silver, with a full red vinyl top, and red interior. 400cid with TH400. Got rubber in second gear on many occasions. Could cruise at 140mph all day. Could pass anything but a gas station, as they said in the day.
140mph all day long? Something must have been wrong with your Grand Prix…..mine would only see 140mph on the way to 190mph……had it close to 230mph once racing a 747 being piloted by Howard Hughes…..had 7 Playboy bunnies in the car with me.
(I mean if were going to spread the BS….lets make it nice and thick)
Yo Ralphy Boy, You sent your comment to the wrong guy. But I’m glad you enjoy flying.
Do I detect sarcasm?
It’s funny, I responded then with some advice on how to get the most bang for your buck and how to buy it for less than the asking price. Now it’s been lowered to $16,000! And as I was reading the ad and saw that it is the 225 hp engine, I know that the saving money part still applies: Show up for an inspection and have $12,500, maybe $13,000 tops! I live in Burbank, California so I have AAA and you can find a AAA mechanic who will be honest about the car. If everything is true and you want the car, I would still never pay the asking price, (I don’t know what percentage of people really expect to get it, but I would think it is very low) and do the upgrades I said before, PLUS maybe a cam and carb to get that big block humming the way it should be. The only two years of this body style that I really liked were 76 & 77, and that was if they had T Tops, and the turn away front buckets. Those were super cool. First saw em on an early 60’s Chrysler 300, or a New Yorker. So cool!
1959 was the first year for the seats in a mopar…..
A silver/gray ’73 with 400 and black interior was my mom’s car for all of my young childhood and would go on to be my brother’s first car. Lots ‘o fond memories! Remember when family cars had two doors and only salesmen and realtors had four-doors?
Stick on fake wood on the dash is not usually considered timber.Timber is used to build log cabins.