Yes, your vision isn't playing games on you. This is a super clean, well done Grand Prix. And here we all thought you couldn't find any around NYC anymore. The story behind it is even better! Matthew found this car sitting in a street used and abused in old College Point, NY where the owner had lost interest in the car and let it go. Originally Matthew was looking for a 1980 Hurst, but, he wanted to be different and went for the Grand Prix. Good choice! This would be Matthew and his Father's first and only project together, that started in 2007. Matthew remembers bringing the Grand Prix home as a "blood rushing experience." Don't you love that feeling?
The Grand Prix was original with a Pontiac 301 V8 and a 200 Metric Transmission and a peg leg rear end. The car was a mess. Matthew put 3.73 gears into the car and that's when he started to hear a knock in the motor. A loose connecting rod was the case, and Matthew knew he had to change the motor. A year passed and Matthew received his Chevy 350 that came from Phoenix Arizona and is still running strong in the GP. Matthew also added a 200-R4 Monster Transmission.
Matthew's future plans for the car are to change the heads and eventually get the car painted and just enjoy it.
This isn't just a project car to Matthew, but one where he got to learn and build the car alongside his Father, who he see's as an inspiration and hero.
Don't you love hearing about these Father/son projects? We are sure there will be lots more to come with Matthew's Grand Prix, and we can't wait.
To speak to Matthew today, go to our Member's Section - 78PontiacGP.
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