1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Huntsville, Alabama — or “Rocket City,” as we know it — is home to NASA rocket-propulsion research and development. This special offering is once again a presentation of the unique, with American Muscle, British class, and heavy post war iron from multiple platforms all on offer. These cars are ready for blastoff, and all will be launched to new homes and garages as all lots are presented with NO RESERVE.    * * * GM’s intermediate G-bodies, including the Buick Regal, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Pontiac Grand Prix, were some of the most prolific and desired cars of the 1980s. And when the Ford versus GM NASCAR battles heated up, GM started experimenting with a homologation special Grand Prix that could turn the tables on its Blue Oval rival. The goal was to design a more aerodynamic body to reduce drag and rear-end lift on NASCAR tracks, and those changes would require selling a certain number of street-legal versions as well. And so, the one-year-only Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe was born.

The Aerocoupe (and its corporate sibling, the Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe) was all about improved airflow. Its refined design featured a smooth, sloped nose, and a large, sloping rear window that smoothly channeled air down to a large decklid spoiler. While the trunk lid had to be shortened to accommodate the big window, the race Aerocoupe’s design succeeded in being much more stable on NASCAR tracks. And while the 5.0L V8-powered street-legal versions would never hit such lofty speeds, they’re an incredibly rare sight on the street, and as such have become a desirable collector car.

This example is one of a reported 1,225 Aerocoupes built for 1986. Along with its rare styling, it wears eye-catching silver and gray paint, red striping, and a gray interior.

This 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe is now represented at no reserve by a Broad Arrow Specialist with a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Rocket City Collection

• Only 1,225 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupes said to have been built for 1986

• Model-specific aerodynamic nose and rear deck styling

• 5.0L V8

• 4-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in two-tone (12) Silver with Gray lower paint and red stripe with a Gray interior

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• 15” wheels now wearing Michelin tires

• Bucket seats with center console-mounted shifter

• 85-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level gauges

• Air conditioning

• Cruise control

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo

Known Imperfections

• Paint scratches, chips, and glazing on hood and rear boot

• Interior wear was shown in the gallery

• Rust on underside

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report report begins in 2019 when it places this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix in North Carolina before it joined The Rocket City Collection.

Included Items

• Keys

• Spare tire

Additional Information

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: Ramsey Potts   Phone: 912.508.4096   Email: rpotts@hagerty.com