1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

Description

The 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J was part of the second generation of Pontiac’s personal luxury coupe, introduced in 1969. Designed under John DeLorean, the Grand Prix combined muscle car performance with upscale styling. The Model J served as the base trim, featuring a 400ci V8 engine rated at 250 horsepower, paired with a Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Known for its long hood, short deck proportions, and distinctive split grille, the Grand Prix offered comfort features like bucket seats, wood-grain accents, and optional power accessories. Despite tightening emissions standards, the 1972 Grand Prix remained a strong seller and a hallmark of Pontiac’s performance-luxury formula.

Finished in Cardinal Red white vinyl bucket seats, this 1972 Model J features a rebuilt 400ci V8, rebuilt Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, replaced exhaust system with street-legal headers, a correct radiator and transmission cooler, and replaced fuel and brake lines. A manual choke has been added, and the seller reports roughly 2,000 miles since the work was completed.

This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J is now offered with some spare parts and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name.  

Highlights

• Extensive recent servicing

• Purchased from the second owner in 2015

• Repainted Cardinal Red under previous ownership 

• Upgraded exhaust system

Factory Equipment 

• 400ci (6.6L) V8 engine 

• Turbo Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission 

• Power front disc and rear drum brakes 

• Heavy-duty cooling system 

• Power steering 

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Factory 14” Rally II wheels with polish trim rings 

• Strato-bucket seats with center console 

• Wood-grain trim and deluxe steering wheel 

• Delco push-button AM radio 

• Air conditioning  

• Heater and defroster 

 Modifications 

• Repainted Cardinal Red under previous ownership 

• Undercoated under previous ownership 

• Aftermarket fuel gauge mounted in center console  

• Aftermarket AM/FM radio and speakers 

• Street legal aftermarket exhaust headers 

• Added manual choke lever 

Servicing & Documentation  

• The seller states the vehicle is serviced yearly 

• 225/70r14 BFGoodrich tires with 2012 date codes 

• Services performed by the second owner reportedly included:  

  • Installed a rebuilt Pontiac 400ci engine 

  • Rebuilt original Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission 

  • Installed a Rochester carburetor  

  • Replaced correct radiator 

  • Replaced correct trans cooler 

  • Replaced brake and fuel lines 

  • Replaced brake rotors, pads, and turned rear drums 

  • Replaced shocks and springs 

  • Replaced cooling hoses  

  • Replaced exterior rubber seals 

  • Replaced master and slave cylinders 

  • Replaced heater core 

 Known Imperfections  

• Paint bubbling on lower left front fender by wheel well 

• Left side door panel is cracking 

• Clock is inoperable

• Stains on trunk carpet 

 Ownership History 

This 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J was purchased by the seller in 2015 from the second owner, who claimed the vehicle was originally from Louisiana. The second owner stated that the vehicle was not stored properly and required a full mechanical refreshment after sitting for over 10 years. Since purchasing this 1972 Model J, the seller has maintained the vehicle and reports enjoying it reliably. 

 Included Items 

• Uninstalled replacement door locks 

• Removed radio and speakers 

• New-in-box A/C compressor 

• Fabric dashboard cover 

• Spare wheel/tire 

• One key 

Additional Information 

From the seller, “I purchased the car in 2015 in Palm Bay, Florida. I attended car rallies, hot rod nights, and drove it every week. In 2016, I moved back to Ohio and had the car shipped there. I rarely drove it after that, but it always drew attention! Driving it was tons of fun and earned plenty of thumbs-ups. I will truly miss this car.”