1976 Pontiac Grand Prix

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix marked the final year of the second-generation body style, which had debuted in 1973. Known for its dramatic styling and personal luxury appeal, the Grand Prix continued to be a strong seller for Pontiac, offering a blend of performance, comfort, and distinctive design. The 1976 model featured a prominent vertical grille, quad headlights, and a long hood that emphasized its sporty character.

Pontiac offered three trim levels: the base Grand Prix, the SJ, and the luxury-oriented LJ. Engine choices ranged from the standard 350-cubic-inch V8 to the more powerful 400 and 455 V8s, with the SJ model emphasizing performance. Inside, the Grand Prix boasted a driver-focused cockpit with simulated burled elm trim, plush seating, and optional features like power windows, air conditioning, and an 8-track stereo.

Sales remained strong in 1976, with over 228,000 units produced, reflecting the car’s popularity in the personal luxury segment. However, tightening emissions regulations and rising fuel economy concerns signaled changes ahead. The 1976 Grand Prix stands today as a symbol of mid-1970s American automotive style — large, bold, and unapologetically luxurious — which Pontiac called, “Luxury you can feel. Power you can command. Style you can’t ignore.”

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in Cameo White (11) over a red velour interior

• 350 cu-in V8 engine

• Three-speed automatic transmission

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (2J57M6P288914) decodes as:

  • 2 – Manufacturer: Pontiac

  • J – Series: Grand Prix

  • 57 – Body Style: Two-door coupe

  • M – Engine: 350 cu-in V8, two-barrel carburetor

  • 6 – Model Year: 1976

  • P – Assembly Plant: Pontiac, Michigan

  • 288914 – Production Sequence Number

Features

• 15-inch wheels wearing 235/70R15 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• Driver-oriented cockpit with wraparound dashboard

• Simulated burled elm woodgrain trim

• Split bench seats with optional velour upholstery

• Radial-tuned suspension

• Power steering and power brakes

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Some paint imperfections and chips

Included

• Keys

• Owner's manual

• New hood insulation

• Spare tire and jack

Ownership History

This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.