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**Jive-Bomber** · 11-22-2011, 07:30 AM

The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix was one of the first in a long line of GM's "Personal Luxury" cars, much like the better-known Buick Rivera that would premier one year later. The GP was introduced as a lone hardtop model, based on the short wheelbase...

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RAY With · 11-22-2011, 07:41 AM

They were a nice looking car but just never clicked for me. The fire bird was my style.

Lotek_Racing · 11-22-2011, 09:43 AM

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They were a nice looking car but just never clicked for me. The fire bird was my style.

the '62 Firebird?

damagedduck · 11-22-2011, 07:51 AM

never had a Grand Prix,but one of my first cars was a 62 Catalina,paid $25 for it & drove it home--i was 14yr old,i drove the wheels off it,even did the super wide track thing to it once or twice {putting rear wheels on backwards}
jeez the memories of driving that thing through the Black Hills with out a care!

**GaryB** · 11-22-2011, 07:52 AM

beautiful cars, i had one life got in the way.had to sell it

**296 V8** · 11-22-2011, 08:00 AM

I had a 63 and preferred it to a 62.………They came lowered stock and had there own GP only top in 63

GassersGarage · 11-22-2011, 08:09 AM

I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.

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Deuces · 11-22-2011, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GassersGarage

I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.
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Beautiful!!!....... No engine pics???

GassersGarage · 11-22-2011, 09:31 AM

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Beautiful!!!....... No engine pics???

The motor is stock. Except for a remote solenoid. I just fixed the factory A/C and switched to a turbo 350. The slim jim gave up the ghost (LOL)

Keith Seymore · 11-22-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GassersGarage

I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.

I think you made the right choice...

K

**BigAquaBonney** · 11-23-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GassersGarage

I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.
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That is a beautiful 63

GassersGarage · 11-23-2011, 07:32 PM

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That is a beautiful 63

Imagine my surprise when I took her out for coffee and discovered the "low fuel" light came on. I didn't know they had those in those days, much less working after all these years.

Spoggie · 06-08-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GassersGarage

I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.
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I prefer the '63.

wingnutz · 11-23-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 296 V8

I had a 63 and preferred it to a 62.………They came lowered stock and had there own GP only top in 63

I prefer the 63 with the Wide 8 Mag wheels and an Awesome rear taillight panel.

Exactly like the one I'm selling for my Nephews Father... and if I had the coin... I'd buy that car!

**willbe** · 11-22-2011, 08:04 AM

1960, 61, 62 Pontiacs were the neatest GM designs, ever, to me. Oh, and '63-'67 Corvettes. Ever try to buy those years with tri-power and a four speed? Rare and expensive.

stuart in mn · 11-22-2011, 12:31 PM

In the early 1960s, GM stylists were on a roll...there weren't very many bad ones at all in my opinion.

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1960, 61, 62 Pontiacs were the neatest GM designs, ever, to me. Oh, and '63-'67 Corvettes. Ever try to buy those years with tri-power and a four speed? Rare and expensive.

Tripower? check.
Four speed? check.

OK, so it's not a '62 GP, but I like it.

loc8tor · 11-22-2011, 08:13 AM

I like thw 62 and 64 GPs but favor the 61 cat!

**4t64rd** · 11-22-2011, 08:15 AM

Olds Starfires are probably for another day, but along the same lines... Love them big boats with the buckets, console and floor shifters...

Fuel to burn · 11-24-2011, 10:42 PM

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... Love them big boats with the buckets, console and floor shifters...

X200!!!

There was a black 62 Bonneville with the buckets and console on ebay a few weeks ago but I couldn't bring myself to bid on an out of state car.

I also had a white 64 with the buckets about twenty years ago, I just didn't appreciate it at the time. Just another one I should have kept. What a fool!

**Mr48chev** · 11-22-2011, 08:22 AM

The window cleaner at the Pontiac dealership in Auburn Wa probably hated me on Monday mornings between late 1959 and June of 1962 when he/she had to clean my finger and nose prints off the show room windows every other week. A 62 Grand Prix would be high on my want list of cars. One of the best looking Pontiacs of any year or model.

11-22-2011, 07:30 AM	#1
Jive-Bomber Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Moraga, Ca Posts: 2,420	The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix The 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix was one of the first in a long line of GM's "Personal Luxury" cars, much like the better-known Buick Rivera that would premier one year later. The GP was introduced as a lone hardtop model, based on the short wheelbase... To read the rest of this blog entry from The Jalopy Journal, click here.

11-22-2011, 07:41 AM	#2
RAY With Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montgomery ,Texas Posts: 3,123	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix They were a nice looking car but just never clicked for me. The fire bird was my style. __________________ http://www.hotrodchat.com/gallery/ 29,660 +pictures and 160 albums and growing-Many HAMB FRIENDLY and some not. Many subjects and many old drag pictures from the 50-60's

11-22-2011, 07:51 AM	#4
damagedduck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greeley Co Posts: 2,141	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix never had a Grand Prix,but one of my first cars was a 62 Catalina,paid $25 for it & drove it home--i was 14yr old,i drove the wheels off it,even did the super wide track thing to it once or twice {putting rear wheels on backwards} jeez the memories of driving that thing through the Black Hills with out a care! __________________ my 30 year love affair- http://s946.photobucket.com/albums/a...1949%20hudson/

11-22-2011, 07:52 AM	#5
GaryB Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Reno,nv Posts: 3,298	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix beautiful cars, i had one life got in the way.had to sell it __________________ Don't need no stink'in radio

11-22-2011, 08:00 AM	#6
296 V8 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nor~Cal Posts: 4,545	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix I had a 63 and preferred it to a 62.………They came lowered stock and had there own GP only top in 63 __________________ Dropped axles for early Ford's

11-22-2011, 08:09 AM	#7
GassersGarage Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Torrance, Ca Posts: 4,465	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix I just got a '63 but would have preferred a '62.

11-22-2011, 08:04 AM	#15
willbe Alliance Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Great state of Texas Posts: 1,454	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix 1960, 61, 62 Pontiacs were the neatest GM designs, ever, to me. Oh, and '63-'67 Corvettes. Ever try to buy those years with tri-power and a four speed? Rare and expensive. __________________ I aint done nothin wrong Last edited by willbe; 11-22-2011 at 09:12 AM.

11-22-2011, 08:13 AM	#17
loc8tor Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Camp Hill PA 17011 Posts: 948	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix I like thw 62 and 64 GPs but favor the 61 cat! __________________ wife says Im a hoarder.......ok maybe I am

11-22-2011, 08:15 AM	#18
4t64rd Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pinellas County - the skin tag on the underside of America's wang, Florida Posts: 8,202	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix Olds Starfires are probably for another day, but along the same lines... Love them big boats with the buckets, console and floor shifters... __________________ Buy some stickers! www.swampkings.com

11-22-2011, 08:22 AM	#20
Mr48chev Alliance Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Yakima Valley, WA Posts: 15,420	Re: The Quiet Kustom: 1962 Pontiac Grand Prix The window cleaner at the Pontiac dealership in Auburn Wa probably hated me on Monday mornings between late 1959 and June of 1962 when he/she had to clean my finger and nose prints off the show room windows every other week. A 62 Grand Prix would be high on my want list of cars. One of the best looking Pontiacs of any year or model. __________________ Definition of a "work car". One you have to work on all weekend so you can drive it to work the next week.

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