1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J

Description

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The 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J represented a bold departure from its predecessor, emerging as one of the most striking American personal luxury cars of its era. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the 1969 model shed the full-size platform of earlier Grand Prix generations in favor of a sleek, unique 118-inch wheelbase version of GM’s A-body platform — essentially a stretched GTO.

The Model J trim stood as the top-of-the-line offering, distinguished by the longest hood ever on an American car, a short rear deck, and a distinctive recessed grille that gave the car an air of sophisticated aggression. The interior matched the exterior’s ambition, featuring a driver-focused cockpit with a deeply curved instrument panel, rich woodgrain accents, and available bucket seats.

Under the hood, buyers could choose the standard 400ci V8 as on this Grand Prix, or opt for the 428ci V8, both backed by a 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Critically acclaimed upon release, the 1969 Grand Prix won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

Finished in Antique Gold with a matching vinyl interior and a black vinyl top, this example features bucket seats and a center console.

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Florida title.

Highlights

• Offered from Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa

• Finished in Antique Gold with a Black vinyl top

• Gold vinyl bucket seat interior

• 400ci V8 and 3-speed automatic transmission

Factory Equipment

• Strato bucket seats with center console

• Woodgrain trim on instrument panel and console

• Pontiac A-body derived chassis with unique frame modifications

• Wide track stance and heavy-duty suspension tuning

• Power steering and power brakes

• The chassis number (276579P196592) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac Motor Division

  • 76 – Series Grand Prix

  • 57 – Body Style 2-door Hardtop Coupe

  • 9 – Model Year 1969

  • P – Pontiac, Michigan, Assembly Plant

  • 196592 – Production sequence number

Modifications

• Aftermarket air conditioning system

Known Imperfections

• Images detailing the condition of the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J are presented in the gallery

• Aftermarket air conditioning throws belt

Ownership History

This 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J is offered from Gateway Classic Cars of Tampa.

Additional Information

The selling dealer states, “This particular ’69 is nothing but eye candy. An aftermarket A/C system is installed; however, it throws the belt off so there may need to be some pulley aligning necessary for it to work correctly. Otherwise, the car is truly impressive.”