1,992 Miles: 1986 Pontiac Grand Prix Aerocoupé

The Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 was created as a homologation special for NASCAR, where the dramatically sloped rear window and extended rear deck were designed to improve aerodynamic performance on high-speed oval tracks. Produced only for the 1986 model year, just 1,225 examples left the factory, making it one of the rarest G-body derivatives and one of the least common performance-oriented Pontiacs of the era. Although often overshadowed by the Buick Grand National and Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, the 2+2 has become increasingly appreciated by collectors for its rarity and distinctive design.

This example is one of those 1,225 production cars and is presented with just 1,992 documented original miles. According to the seller, it began life as a promotional vehicle at Bob Neill Pontiac in North Carolina before joining the Rocket City Car Collection in Alabama, from which it was later acquired by the current owner. Rather than preserving it as a static museum piece, the seller chose to undertake an extensive mechanical recommissioning costing more than $10,000 while carefully retaining the car’s originality. The numbers-matching LG4 305 V8 was dismantled and resealed, the cylinder heads rebuilt, the Quadrajet carburetor professionally restored, the factory air-conditioning refurbished, the suspension renewed where necessary, and new tyres installed in place of the original rubber. The photographs support the impression of an exceptionally well-preserved survivor, with factory decals, finishes and interior details still intact.

Ultra-low-mileage cars that have remained untouched often require substantial recommissioning before they can be driven reliably, making this approach particularly interesting. The extensive mechanical work appears intended to preserve originality while addressing the age-related issues common to long-stored vehicles. Buyers should review the supporting invoices, Carfax report and mileage documentation, but if these confirm the seller’s claims, this represents one of the most original and usable Pontiac Grand Prix 2+2 Aerocoupes currently available. Find it for sale at $39,995 ⁠here in Palm Desert, CA.

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