This is a rare, highly-documented 1986 Grand Prix 2+2. GTFOH with that BS. They just shatter the column and start the car. The 2+2 is also easier to find than a 1986 Aerocoupe: Chevrolet built just 200 of the latter (but continued Aerocoupe production into 1987), while Pontiac built 1,225 2+2s total (2+2 production did not continue into 1987). However, times have changed, and values are climbing as a result. Pontiac's Aerocoupe enhancements, if anything, worsened thingsin period, many publications panned the beaky plastic nose and odd rear-end styling. DAA Industry Opt Out It was beaten and abused; ready for a sad trip to the graveyard. . The interior is absolutely perfect, Originaltwo tone paint, it does have some blemishes from bird droppings but is in very good condition. The only thing I didnt have the time or money to go get it from Tennessee. VIEW AUCTION at rmsothebys.com I believe that Richard Petty has a no VIN prototype as well. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? The interior is trimmed gray cloth with matching door panels, a dash with wood grain appliqu, and carpets embroidered with the Pontiac logo. And I love the Aero front fascia. @MRF 95 T-Bird Buy - 87-88 Cougar XR-7 with 5.0 The real shame of NASCAR's move to jellybean cars that only use stickers to differentiate from one brand to another is that we'll no longer see homologation specials like the Daytona/Superbird or like this 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 for sale on Hemmings.com. The red just pops. The two have competed in the Sandhills Open Road Challenge in Arnold, Nebraska, where they've won the 115-mph class four times. It came in one colorBlack. The Grand Prix was Pontiacs NASCAR entry for 1986, and due to its dissatisfying performance, they introduced a homologation variant called the 2+2, which, much like Chevys Monte Carlo, was fitted with a signature bubble rear window for enhanced aerodynamics. "Tim Healey complain?? RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. I got an 87 Buick G-Body that says different. It was a muscle car, a solid commuter car, a family car, and a race car, a sort of jack of all trades at one point or another. The 2+2 front end looks good to this day in my opinion, and I actually like the rest of the modifications as well. I think the 80s monte carlos was the best looking monte Carlos they built. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. In all, a total of 1,118 Grand Prix 2+2 examples were made in 1986 and the special package was discontinued for the 1987 model year. Keep me in the conversation via email. It's a thrill to compete against them with our antique Pontiac and win." For the next eight years the Grand Prix stepped further and further away from its origins. Terms of Use, Your Privacy Choices Back in 88, I drove a 70 Challenger, 440, 3.91, 727. Performance, at least in the street car, was middling. RELATED: This Is How Much A Classic Pontiac Grand Prix Is Worth Today. Tech Notes:Who: Chris BischofWhat: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2Where: Southlake, TX. 2241 N 1060 . MLS #1864561; Back to Results. All Grand Prix 2+2 models featured 305 cu.-in. We've done a lot to make it handle stably and predictably at high speeds and it's completely solid at 170 mph, even in a crosswind. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The 305ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock valve covers. 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix for Sale. The seller notes that the last odometer entry of 64k miles is a clerical error. "It had been in the Greenville area its entire life and was completely rust-free. The 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 is a model that Pontiac enthusiasts tend to overlook. So, if you could fit whatever you were planning on bringing with you through the mail-slot opening, technically, the Aerocoupe was as practical as a notchback G-body. But it got ruined just like everything else. "The weekend it was finished in 1998, we took it on a 1,500-mile road trip to shake it down, and we've been refining it ever since," he says. Despite its oddball physique, it was the first time in nearly 20 years since General Motors self-imposed racing ban in 1963 that they had officially made enhanced, special production vehicles for the sole purpose of becoming successful on the track. $340,000. One of the best vehicles Ive ever owned. Chevy's efforts produced the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe, while Pontiac's admittedly similar work generated this, the 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe. Not one of the post 1971 wheezing slugs. The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. The drive-ability benefits would have been amazing. CC-1411186. Rot free platform. Ford's Thunderbirds were slipperier, and their racing drivers could stay in the power through corners; Grand Prix and Monte Carlo pilots needed to let off through turns. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. A brake fluid flush was performed in 2017, and the tie rod ends were also replaced. Jon had a local body shop scuff the original finish and apply a fresh coat of Code-12 Silver Metallic paint accented by Code-15 Medium Gray Metallic and install a reproduction stripe kit. More on that caveat later. "While it wasn't fast, it was a very rare carone of just 233 equipped with a four-speed manual transmission that year. There was also a 5.7-liter diesel option should a customer want to pair an awful diesel experience with their downsized coupe. It should be noted that the Aerocoupe name was an affectation by the public, as the official name of the car was Grand Prix 2+2. Then they returned it to the showroom and shortly thereafter they sold it! . A fire-suppression system has also been added. Yes, chief among the cars' upgrades were their glass rear bubble windows, which effectively bridged the trailing edge of the cars' rooflines with their rear decklid spoilers. Granted, the 1,118 production vehicles were identically equipped, powered by a rather anemic 305-inch corporate small . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Scalextric Williams FW11 1986 British Grand Prix Nigel Mansell Scalextric Car at the best online prices at eBay! Not original these Pontiacs only came in Silver grey priced to hi but overall nice looking car! As its sales success continued, evolutionary trim changes appeared. Reconnected! The successful formula remained the same through the third generation cars, but downsizing occurred for the debut of the fourth-gen model in 1978. Open-road racing involves picking a speed class where you attempt to maintain a certain average speed over a given course. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Engine Timing Chain fits 1971-1986 Pontiac Firebird Grand Prix Bonneville,Parisi at the best online prices at eBay! The Grand Prix remained unchanged for its final model year in 1987, as the rear-drive coupe headed into the sunset. They were fine as long as you dont go over 130 mph. A vast selection of 2+2 were offered fitted with add-ons, including the following: All 1,225 copies were painted with the same signature paint job; silver with a sleek red stripe in between, and a charcoal colored lower body trim. Your IP: Inside, all Grand Prix 2+2 coupes came with the same gray cloth interior loaded with all the options, and under the hood, the 2+2s were only equipped with the Grand Prix's 5.0-liter V8 rated at 165 horsepower and paired to an automatic transmission. On the track, the race teams did see improvements and the design helped keep the rear of the car planted at high speeds. Do you have any more info on these cars? ET on Sunday. Private Seller. Pshaw. Or subscribe without commenting. Only time I saw those stupid cheese grater GT taillights is either in a magazine article or plastered against a tree. Classifieds for 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix. I was thinking the same thing. The DraftKings Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 slate locks at 10 a.m. A Hurst shifter provides precise upshifts while rowing through the gears toward 170 mph. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Collectors Plates- Clean Title. You are not connected to real-time updates. If you're a fan of the late, great Pontiac, we suggest you dig deeper into this example of an afford, 1986 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2+2 COUPE Super clean straight body. About that same time, Jon began suggesting to Chris that the Grand Prix needed a manual transmission. A homologation effort, General Motors needed to make some production cars in order to use its new aerodynamic two-door body in NASCAR.Notable changes over standard Grand Prix included the large, fixed rear glass arrangement and shortened trunk lid (made of fiberglass), along with an integrated ducktail spoiler. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or trade-ins. . "It was a low-mile, late-model, trade-in that my dad found on a dealer lot in Omaha," says Chris, a 49-year-old turbine repair development engineering manager. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) Find your dream car today. Oh yeah this is first time I ever heard of or seen a picture of a Pontiac grand prix aero coupe. The vast majority of Grand Prix in this generation gained momentum by the grace of a three-speed automatic. Stay in your lane. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. "In the late-1990s, I owned a 1986 Buick T-type with the turbocharged 3.8L V6," he says. Rear End: The differential is a modified Ford 9-inch from a 1979 Lincoln Versailles complete with an Eaton Detroit Locker differential, Currie axleshafts, and a 3.25:1 gearset. Best mid sized cars ever This car is listed for sale here on eBay with less than 19 hours remaining. 67.205.40.125 California Notice at Collection I like it! I knew it would require extensive modifications to make it competitive at the level I hoped to run, but thought it would be perfect for my plan and bought it for $4,200," he adds. According to ProfessCars estimation this Pontiac is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 9.3 sec, from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 sec . . Attempting to connect. The car was developed to provide NASCAR with an alternative body style because the square body of the Grand Prix and Chevrolet Monte Carlo were not performing well due to their aerodynamic drag. The odd rear window smoothly edges out the cars rear rooflines and bridges out to an aggressive duck-tail spoiler on the rear providing a 2.7% reduction in drag coefficient while on the track, hence the nickname aerocoupe. You've successfully subscribed to Motorious. You're the high bidder. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Rare 1 of 111 Ever Made! GM also needed to whip up a huge fiberglass rear parcel shelf to span the rear seats to the farthest reaches of that back window. The 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aero Coupe was offered with a 305 cubic inch V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. You've successfully signed in. Hell it is easier today to find theses cars than a Bonneville Wagon. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. Exhaust: Hooker Super Comp tubular headers route spent gases through 2-inch-diameter primary tubes and 3.5-inch collectors. Good luck! Buick offered the 245 hp Grand National and T-Type and Chevrolet offered the 180 hp Monte Carlo SS in 1986, but the Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aero Coupe did not get the high output engine that was available. . Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. Rear braking consists of an 11-inch rear disc assembly from a Ford Explorer. 602 crate turbo 350 transmission.headers duel exhaust etc.way too much to say about this so phone calls encouraged.Do . Of his Grand Prix 2+2 in such events, Chris says it's very capable. NASCAR doesn't care about cargo space, so neither should Aerocoupe buyers, we suppose. This 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe is a one-year special edition built to meet NASCAR homologation requirements and has been with the seller since 2017. Chevy's efforts produced the Monte Carlo Aerocoupe, while Pontiac's admittedly similar work generated this, the 1986 Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupe. Modifications include Edelbrock valve covers, a dual side-exit exhaust system, and a RetroSound stereo head unit. 149.28.134.198 Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. Take a closer look at this $899,990, 5 bed, 4 bath, 5,370 SqFt, Single Family for sale, located at 4524 BROOKSHIRE DR in Provo, UT 84604. Rather, it was equipped with the 165 horsepower 5.0-liter engine. He shipped the Grand Prix to Nebraska, where Jon arranged for now-defunct HP Motorsports to install a complete rollcage, rear-mounted fuel cell, and upgrade the suspension. He looked at this car as a way to realize his dream. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. VIN 2G2GJ37H7G2289545. Another sign of the times (and fuel economy regulation), Grand Prix customers had to pay extra for a V8 engine. The Grand Prix was more about performance than Ventura, as that name transitioned to become a luxurious trim of the Catalina.