There is no photo or video of Ronald Lee Petrosky.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Pontiac's legendary 455 cubic-inch V8 has such an authentic appearance in the engine bay that we wouldn't be surprised if it was the original motor. Maybe there are two guys buried in one of these!! That being said, if only GM made it at 3/4 scale with more sophisticated body and chassis. About the only favors to the 74 GTO were that Pontiac went back to Hurst shifters for manual transmissions after going to the Inland shifter on 73s and the fact that a Radial Tuned Suspension not offered in 73 was optional in 74. We offer professional photography, hd movies, and staging that. I am on record as being conflicted (at best) on these B body cars of this generation, but of all of the convertibles, I have always liked the Grandville the best of all. (See our feature on the Pontiac V8 here.) Heck, were talking about the early 1970s here. Stock 3681-CHA Engine Size 455 V8 Transmission 3 Speed Automatic . The P . And during the summer of 1973, each of the 3 networks had game shows on their daytime schedules most giving away lowly Chevy Vegas as new-car prizes. This dealer offers one or more services that allows you to experience the car buying process from the safety of your home. For some reason I remember Trans Pan Airlines. Makes no sense, but wholl notice? All documentation I can find calls the Grand Ville a B body. We live in Fredrikstaf, Southeastern Norway, close to the Sweden border.The vintage petrol station is located in Ed, Sweden (Dalsland area). The rarest of the Grand Ville convertibles was the 1971 model with just under 1,800 examples built. (282 miles away) 1. 70s era B Body convertibles always remind me of this song. Pontiacs were also popular prizes on Lets Make A Deal with Monte Hall and there, announcer Jay Stewart had a penchant for describing the Grand Prix as Pontiacs Wide-Track Luxury Sports Car, Grand Am as Pontiacs Wide-Track Euro-style Luxury Sport Sedan, and Grand Ville as Pontiacs Sporty Wide-Track Luxury Car. And Jay describing the options on cars in Pontiac-speak like a carnival barker noted features such as variable-ratio power steering, Cordova Roof, Four Hundred (of Four Fifty-Five) Cubic Inch V8 engine, Morrokide interior with nylon loop carpeting, Cushioned Steering Wheel and Rally II Wheels. 3) specs. The Pontiac Grand Ville is a full-size car that was a sub-series trim package for the Pontiac Bonneville from 1971 to 1975, which had served as Pontiac's top-trim model since 1958 while remaining below the top level Pontiac Grand Prix. (833) 200-6848. She knew some kept other, sportier Pontiacs as toys and to race; having been born a Grand Ville convertible, she was the queen bee of the Pontiac family in 1973. You forgot to mention that the lady wears a front bumper that makes her look like she is wearing a african lip plug. We try to add new parts for sale to this page every week. 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix . Classifieds for Classic Pontiac Grand Ville. Nice Jason!! Oldsmobile called it Pinehurst Green when my mother bought a new Cutlass that year. I think it makes the whole car even cooler. Onec we got the fuel pump up and into place and some fresh gas in his gut the old boy fired right up. 2-door coupe body type. I agree with Junqueboi; I find the 73 rear styling very attractive. It appears the car or trim was removed for the re-spray. Its on the western side of the state, near Grand Rapids. But I dont see why the decision was taken to invent the Grand Ville name for 1971 and relegate the Bonneville to being a Catalina with a little extra trim. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, 1971-1976 PONTIAC GRANDVILLE BONNEVILLE 4dr SEDAN UPPER B PILLAR COVERS, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, about earning points with eBay Mastercard, Report this item - opens in new window or tab. How so very few would be viewed as something unique and special, not just a transportation appliance. Base . McDonald went on to Chevrolet in 1972 just before the 1973 models came out, he was replaced by Martin J. Caserio who came to Pontiac from GMC Truck. Your comment finally made me understand why the Pontiac convertible always stood out so much. Refresh your browser window to try again. 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WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG I normally prefer the 1971-72 versions of the B/C body cars due to the smaller bumpers and the powertrains not being fully smogged out, for Pontiac I thought the 1973-74s were the best looking of the bunch styling wise, I thought the 1971-72 Pontiac front ends were a bit too bland looking. 67 000 miles, one repaint done after imported to Norway, in original color (either Limefire Green or Springfield Green, not sure how to find the name/number). Then Jason maybe youll forgive me for adding my froggy 2 cents here (thanks for a great writeup by the way), but I think the coolest thing about this particular name is that, strictly speaking, it means nothing. Luckily the high tech industry didnt share that conviction, otherwise we will still be using, umm, PC Jr. What you see above is actually Iteration #5; one of the first ones was called If It Aint Baroque, Dont Fix It. Actually, he was no Kennedy. Pontiac LeMans. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976. As some others noted, the Grand Ville name wasnt the greatest, seemed out of step with the performance oriented names, and was kind of a generic broughmy thing. Which is fine by me. > The 73 is Broughamy n Busy Much like the virgin bride presenting herself to her husband on their wedding night, she had nothing to hide and lots of love to give. The name came from a combination of two cars attractions being hinted at in attendence here; The Grand from elegance of the Grand Prix with sporting Nature, -Ville, it was above and beyond the Bnneville upon which it was based. The Grand Ville was the top of the line model offered by Pontiac during its Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. I like the wheels and Jasons writeup more than the car. Seems like Pontiac was losing its focus. She had seen some over the years that looked like her, but nothing with a soft top. I guess it would have mounted too high and looked awkward. 73 was a return to fender skirts for the top Pontiac after a two year absence. COPYRIGHT 1999-2023 MH Sub I, LLC dba CarsDirect.com. Call today!! Gateway Classic Cars of San Antonio/Austin is pleased to present this 1972 Pontiac Grandville. You certainly could do it but it is much more involved that unbolting these and bolting on another set as Carmine mentioned. [1], The Bonneville name remained, and the Grand Ville replaced the Pontiac Executive name. The 1972 Grand Ville, built in this form for two years before being re-cast for 1973 on the smaller, lighter Catalina chassis, was the largest six-passenger sedan that Pontiac ever offered; it stretched 226.3 inches long over a 126-inch wheelbase. 1971? At least one respray of the factory-correct Florentine Red has left this full-size Pontiac with a deep luster that helps to highlight the sharp-edge curves of the Grand Ville style. 400 cubic inch Engine Exempt from smog test. The Grand Ville convertible had the lowest production amongst its corporate cousins, the Oldsmobile 88 Royale, Buick Centurion and the Chevrolet Caprice Classic convertible lines. Something went wrong. Or you can fold down the middle armrest to give you a more individual luxury experience. Our Grand Ville came from Georgia in 2004. Beauty comes from within, as exterior beauty fades like the morning dew. 112,687 Miles. A rare bird, this Pontiac, one of just under 4,500 ever to grace the highways of North America. The Grand Ville was offered as a four door sedan, two door convertible, and two door coupe, and was fitted with a V8 engine, of either 6.6L or 7.5L displacement. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? March 30, 2019 84 comments. This is a very nicely done CC. Separating the backup lights into the rear quarter extensions cleaned up the rear even further and I can tell you that having the backup lights there made them very helpful in seeing whats behind me when I back up at night. This big, beautiful 1973 Pontiac Grand Ville is one of the best ways to be distinctive, yet unmistakably American, in an affordable package. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Source for tire and wheel application fitment data Last Update: Feb. 19, 2023, 4:32 p.m. News VCdb Integration No skirts, but I did buy it and had it from about 1988 until 1993. Call Lucas: 7. The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized Funds being tight and play-time even more so, I dragged my feet for a few days, just long enough for someone else to beat me to it. The Pontiac taillights are quite uninspired, and the grille is a mite weak for a Pontiac. As Syke gets at, the 71-up BOP barges looked like carefully decontented Caddies. Search over 26 listings available on CarsDirect.com for a used Pontiac in Belle Vernon, PA. . Popular options included air conditioning, power windows and driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck and much more. No way mine protrudes like that on my Buick. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. RWD (rear- wheel drive), automatic 3-speed gearbox. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. with a -e at the end) Ville. Well done, Jason. NOS GM 1971 Pontiac Catalina Bonneville Grandville / frt bumper bracket / 480373. Pontiac Model 6-27. It just didnt work for Pontiac since they had built so much brand equity in the Bonneville name that it just eventually made more sense to make it the top series again. Best scene: Police are gaining on the Grand Ville (I think they are driving little Galaxies), so the driver accelerates up a parallel street past them and merges with them precisely coming down the hill. No comment on the last full size convertible?? Entdecke NOS 74 1974 Pontiac Bonneville Catalina Grandville Hood Safety Catch - GM in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! A very rare option for 1974 was adjustable pedals. Find used Pontiac for sale in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. NOS GM 72 PONTIAC CATALINA RH FRONT FENDER EXTENSION ALSO FITS BONNEVILLE WAGON. Just goes to show, I saw that! 15 results per page. All original except on repaint. Maybe they were hinting at DeVille with what I consider the short nickname for a Grand Bonneville, GrandVille hence no space? $75.00 + $33.00 shipping. Send A Message. But never a Pontiac. thanks i really loved that car!! Ferguson Funeral Home on Broad Avenue will welcome visitation for Aria on Tuesday, February 28 from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Cheswick, PA 15024. I used to drive it to work in NJ from NYC. While always constrained by the corporate bodies, up until this point Pontiac had managed to (very successfully and well) fake that they were building a different car from the rest of the GM. I remember looking at red and White ones in Blauvelt Pontiac, while my Mothers 63 Grand Prix was worked on.In March of 1973 she Ordered a Black Thunderbird, unimpressed with the 73 Pontiacs. And onto that you glue the great sport side mirrors (the passenger side was an option!). I cant remember the last time I saw a tri 5 Pontiac in a show or magazine which is a shame as they were a good looking car.I walk past the tri5 Chevys and the usual suspects at shows in search of more interesting cars. This one looks to be in nice shape as well. It must be a reminder that he built his fortune on a GM dealership, though tellingly he got out of being a GM dealer in the 90s I think. 2016, 2017 and 2018. For a girl with a few years about her, she knew time and relationships had been kinder to her than most. > The 72 is meh (as Chicagoland said, this matched whatever Buick/Olds did) $22.00. Rear fender skirts were featured on the 1973 to 1975 models. In my mind Olds suffered from that quite a bit too since Buick got to dictate the basic design and Olds often had to figure out how to make something that worked with the Buicks doors but still look different. WHITE COLOR 5.5 M LONG It was with restrained amusement she greeted the camera wielding gentleman. 4 BBL Carburetor. . It appears to be enamel paint. There was an old guy here in Ga that passed away a few year ago that was buried in one of these (a two door hardtop I believe) because he love it so much. A few comments on the Pontiac vs. Buick looks. While she had been bought and sold several times, each successive owner still treated her with the dignity she thrived upon. Contact. Here's Norm's current description of this Granville convertible: "FOR SALE. Restored 71-72 Bare Bones Dashboard. Pontiac Grand Ville. The Buick front end grille beats the pants off that Pontiac. The new flagship at the Pontiac division for the next five model years was the Grand Ville, a less familiar name today than Bonneville, Catalina, or Star Chief. It sat in side for many years in a private collection. 1975 Pontiac Grandville Brougham Convertible. Free shipping for many products! Standstraight, shoulders back she said to herself, remembering what a previous owner had said to some long ago passengers. This was originally a California car. I mean, I do get itGrand and Ville are both part of the Pontiac lexiconbut, its neither sporty or a destination. . Notify me of follow-up comments by email. * GrandVille was one of Pontiac's shortest-lived models, lasting just five years in production before being cancelled. For 1976 there would be two Bonnevilles: Bonneville and Bonneville Brougham. hmmm was pontiac trying to fill the gap ? This is why I love this site,Ive never seen a Grand Ville at shows or in a magazine.I stopped buying my regular classic magazine because of the endless tri 5 Chevys,68-70 Chargers,early Mustangs.Nothing wrong with the cars,Americas best cars which I would have if I could afford them but seeing them month after month was getting a bit boring.Thank you Jason. So I think its a pure creation, straight off the mind of some office guys in Detroit whose deadline was coming dangerously close, looked into the Pontiac toolbox, found Grand and Ville and glued them together and voil! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_Second_(game_show). Just another one that got away still wonder if it really did live up to the description. Exterior Color: Red Find Pontiac Grand Ville Classic Cars for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. Grand Ville means big city. I was thinking villa instead of ville; either way, thats why I like coming here as there is always so much to be learned. It made perfect sense. The thing is these bumpers are unique to the front end of the 1973 car, the earlier non-crash bumper 71-72 cars had a totally different front end.