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| 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix |
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Price: $7,995 |
Last Updated 15 hours ago
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| Year: |
1996 |
| Make: |
Pontiac |
| Model: |
Grand Prix |
| Trim: |
SE |
| Engine: |
V6
3.1L V6 |
| Fuel: |
Gasoline |
| Color: |
Bright White Clearcoat |
| Miles: |
24390 |
| Stock #: |
6932 |
| MPG: |
18 city / 26 hwy |
| Body Style: |
Sedan |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Sedan When you call a car a Grand Prix, you have to live up to it. So you'll find standard features like refined V6 power, 4 wheel independent suspension and ABS. Whether you're touring or commuting, the road is no place to make concessions. And no concessions were made in engineering Grand Prix. From the 1996 sales brochure.  45,639 four door Pontiac Grand Prix SE's were built in 1996 with another 31,811 two door models. Together, they represented more than 10% of total Pontiac production that year and were common commuter cars on American roads. For consignment, a 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE with a title verified 24,390 actual miles, a 2 owner car that is a shining example of 90's styling, especially from Pontiac and a well preserved example that is young enough to be driven, and old enough to be shown. This is perfect Radwood fodder. Exterior Pontiac was trying bold designs with headlights and just before this generation of passenger car, the '89-'91 Pontiac 6000 wore a triple headlight design and  inventiveness continues with the Grand Prix which essentially has a lightbar that spans the width of the face, flush to the body. From there, the plastic notched body panels begin with the three lined bumper cover that is part of mid panel trim that encircles the car while subtle cladding runs along the bottom edge of the car, all the way around, to improve its sporty and aerodynamic profile. Since the Ford Taurus launch in '86, cars were progressively rounder, and that's illustrated in the shape of this car which has curved edges in place of the right angles of previous generations, and a rear quarter glass that sheds light on the interior and eliminates blind spots. Pontiac also created tail lights that were unique, with black grid trim over smoked lenses and a reflector piece that connected the widespread lights. 15-inch wheels are dressed in plastic Pontiac hubcaps, with fan blade-like spokes to denote movement. There are some touched up scuffs on the front corner and some imperfect silver trim on the trunk lid, but otherwise this car presents nicely and is straight bodied. Interior Door panels are a mix of materials and shapes including patterned cloth upper inserts, plastic switchgear, carpeted lowers, and hallelujah, a formed cupholder in the storage bin! Game changer!  The charcoal cloth bucket seats are of the commuter kind, not the sporty variety, and are wide and comfortable with a center armrest big enough for two to share. The rear bench is slightly contoured, a step up from those straight designs of yesteryear, or at least, the 80's, and they're tall backed to boot! A smooth charcoal steering wheel is embossed with the Pontiac arrowhead and leads to a very basic instrument panel with temp, tachometer, speedometer, and fuel, along with a center area of idiot lights. In the center is Pontiac's AM/FM/Cassette radio with gray buttons that would occupy Pontiac cabins for years to come. The climate panel is so simple, it's possible PlaySkool had something to do with the design. Gray carpet on the floor is plush and in fine shape and the foam formed headliner above is soft and intact and clean.  Drivetrain Lift the hood on the gas shocks and we find a 3.1 liter V6, aka the 3100, rated at 160 horsepower and receiving gas through electronic fuel injection. It's got an age patina, usage marks magnified by the passing of time. Driving the front wheels is a 4T60E 4-speed automatic transmission which interacts with 3.33 gearing. Power disc brakes are found at all four corners. Welcome to the mid 90's! Undercarriage Same under here where time has marred the underside with surface rust and metal oxidation. We note some oil on the subframe crossmember in front of the oil pan. The single exhaust flows back to the original equipment muffler and exits without fanfare under the rear bumper. Front and back suspension is independ |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Tinted Glass,Rear Window Defroster,Power Windows,Power Steering,Power Door Locks,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Intermittent Wipers,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Factory Tach,Electric Clock,Cruise Control,Courtesy Lights,Bucket Seats,Automatic Trunk Release,AM/FM RADIO,Aluminum Wheels,Air Conditioning,4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes |
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