What car did you own, and would give anything to have back

NewHemi · 12-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Ooooooh.... reminds me of the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ with 455 and posi rear end. The dealer had bought it for his wife. But she wanted something bigger (hope she meant car....) Anyway it was silver with a red interior, red pinstripes, electric sun roof, the half vinyl top, and power everything. And I got a great buy on it, because it coudn't be sold as new.....

The car was a monster until I fell asleep one night driving home and I ended up bending the frame.... Never again quite the same. And I had to trade it on a 1980 Grand Prix that was a total bunch of junk.

My wife had a 1974 Grand Prix 455 that wouldn't go up a hill without help, until Arlen Vanke fixed it.

But the 76 was the perfect blend of beauty, power, and luxury. Arguably one of the last muscle cars. I always have regretted putting it into a ditch... Alcohol, I must unfortunately admit was involved....

David
The New Hemi Guy

12-11-2012, 04:41 PM	#10
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What car did you own, and would give anything to have ba Ooooooh.... reminds me of the 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ with 455 and posi rear end. The dealer had bought it for his wife. But she wanted something bigger (hope she meant car....) Anyway it was silver with a red interior, red pinstripes, electric sun roof, the half vinyl top, and power everything. And I got a great buy on it, because it coudn't be sold as new..... The car was a monster until I fell asleep one night driving home and I ended up bending the frame.... Never again quite the same. And I had to trade it on a 1980 Grand Prix that was a total bunch of junk. My wife had a 1974 Grand Prix 455 that wouldn't go up a hill without help, until Arlen Vanke fixed it. But the 76 was the perfect blend of beauty, power, and luxury. Arguably one of the last muscle cars. I always have regretted putting it into a ditch... Alcohol, I must unfortunately admit was involved.... David The New Hemi Guy Last edited by NewHemi; 12-11-2012 at 04:46 PM.