Chances are, if someone asks you what your favorite classic American land yacht is, you won't mention Pontiac’s name. After all, the defunct brand is mostly known for some of its iconic muscly rides and not necessarily for its land-yachting game.
However, Pontiac did have some big boys in its lineup over the decades, like the Grand Ville. Can't remember this particular series? Well, it is probably because it was only made from 1971 to 1975.
The Grand Ville was put together in Michigan, Kansas, and California, and Pontiac launched it in several body styles, including two- and four-door hardtops, a two-door convertible, and a five-door wagon. All featured a front-engine and rear-wheel drive layout, and beneath the skin, they were similar to the era's Chevrolet Caprice, Impala, Buick LeSabre, Centurion, Pontiac Catalina, and Bonneville.
Pontiac's Grand Ville measured a whopping 226.2 inches (5,745 mm) from bumper to bumper, which made it about as long as the modern-day Cadillac Escalade ESV. The 126-inch (3,200 mm) long wheelbase for the first two model years (slightly shorter after) is comparable to the long wheelbase version of the latest iteration Mercedes S-Class.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
A pair of V8 engines supplied power, and the pictured Pontiac Grand Ville, which is a 1972 model, packs the larger 455 ci, hooked up to an automatic transmission. The vendor, because this classic ride is for sale, didn't say much about it, other than the obvious things visible in the pictures accompanying the ads.
Thus, we can tell you that it has a green exterior, a set of classic wheels shod in generously sized rubber with a white ring on it, a white rag top that appears to be in decent condition, and a green interior with a few wooden accents that does not sport any modern amenities. The entire car looks decent for a vehicle born 52 years ago.
You are probably wondering how many miles it has under its belt, and according to the vendor, that would be 75,634 (121,721 km). The seller also revealed another interesting aspect about this 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville, and that is the fact that it has been with the same owner for the last 24 years. This justifies its overall appearance and should make it a bit more interesting in the eyes of potential buyers.
But how much would one have to fork out to be able to drive this classic land yacht home and park it in their driveway? Unless you said $21,900, you were wrong, as this was the asking price at the time of writing. Garage Kept Motors advertises this Grand Ville on its official website here, and you know what to do if you're looking to buy it, don't you?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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