Here is a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model J Hardtop Coupe, finished in blue with a matching blue interior and showing just over 51,000 miles. From the Pontiac days when the division was headed by John Z. DeLorean, DeLorean’s idea for this car was a long hood to evoke memories of the Dusenbergs of the 1930’s. This example is powered by a 400 cubic-inch V8 mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. Purchased from a still operating Pontiac Buick dealer March 9, 1970 (it’s now a full-line GM dealer and the car was originally registered in his paternal grandmother’s name) and not run in the winter since, it is now being offered with documents, and two sets of keys.
The car is finished in blue, consistent with the original “Warwick Blue” (code 53) noted on the cowl tag. The car was repainted in 1976, the paint shop’s invoice is in the gallery. The black vinyl roof is original, with chrome trim and accents in place. Amber-lensed auxiliary driving lamps have been added below the bumper, with an under-dash switch to operate them. Paint condition is shown in detail in the gallery, with imperfections noted under the vinyl roof at the base of the passenger C-pillar and paint on the driver’s rear quarter, both small enough to be difficult to perceive from photos. Wheel covers are original and mounted on the original steel wheels, lined in period whitewalls. A groundbreaking feature of the ’69 Grand Prix is the “hidden antenna” – seller relays that the car is equipped with its original windshield, with the antenna incorporated within, visible in the gallery.
Inside, the cabin is predominantly a complementary blue. Front bucket seats and rear bench seating surfaces are in cloth. The dash and door cards are colour-matched in blue, accented by simulated woodgrain trim across the dashboard and driver-centric centre stack. Controls are original and include the factory AM radio and heater. There is a three-spoke steering wheel and floor shifter to operate the Turbo-Hydramatic (TH400) 3-speed automatic. The odometer reads under 52,000 miles.
Aft of the Pontiac-branded steering wheel, instrumentation includes a 140-mph speedometer, fuel gauge, and non-functional analog clock. Our photos show an intact dash and operational indicator and warning lights. The headliner and trim panels appear in very presentable condition. Dark red GM-branded vinyl floor mats for all four occupants are included with the car. There is an aftermarket alarm installed; its siren is inside the grille while it is controlled by key, with key hole inside the “J” emblem on the driver’s front fender.
Under the hood is Pontiac’s 400 cubic-inch four-barrel V8, paired with the TH-400 3-speed automatic transmission. There were two 400s available for the ’69 Grand Prix, a two-barrel and a four-barrel – this car having the latter and its resultant factory-rated 350 horsepower. The engine bay shows stock configuration, and the car is equipped with power steering and power brakes. Supporting documentation includes a September 2024 service invoice covering an oil change, filter replacement, and chassis inspection. A dual exhaust system, accented by polished exits, enables the 400 to breathe.
This Model J is equipped with whitewall steel-belted radial tires, seller mentions an install date of 1976, invoice is in the gallery. Cracking is visible on one sidewall, shown in close-up in the gallery. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and trailing links at the rear, while the power brakes are by the stock layout of front discs and rear drums.
Included in the sale are a collection of service receipts dating back to seller’s purchase in 1970, and two sets of keys. The car is offered as-is (NO!) with its documentation and long-term ownership history in Ontario. This 52K mile 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Type J Hardtop Coupe 400 c.i. V8 is available with handwritten service log through 2009 supplemented by parts receipts and service records, original bill of sale, Protect-O-Plate, replaced original parts (fuel pump, heater core, spark plugs), and Sunoco service manual from the 55-year owner in Ottawa, Ontario.
The cowl tag decodes as follows:
Style: Year, Series, Body Style 69-27657 – 1969 model year, 7657 2 dr. Hardtop Coupe
Body: Factory Identification, Production Sequence – PON built in Pontiac, MI, Production number 34236
TR: Trim 270 – interior colour Blue
53: Exterior Colour – Warwick Blue