One of my most vivid childhood automotive memories took place in my mom’s 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix. The car had a unique glove box locking mechanism with a three-digit combination lock. I remember playing around with it and wondering what would happen if we ever lost or forgot the code. A wave of nostalgia came over me when I saw the same setup in a classified ad. It’s featured in photo number 23, if you want to take a look:
The Pick of the Day is a 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a dealer in Canton, Ohio.
“These early ’90s Pontiac Grand Prixs were popular when they came out,” the listing says. “Nothing has been altered or changed, and everything seems to work as it should.”
According to the window sticker, the car was originally delivered to Jack Shaw Pontiac in Lakewood, Ohio, following final assembly in Kansas City, Kansas. It is finished in Light Beige over Beige and came with a few options: Package 1SB included power windows, controlled-cycle windshield wipers, illuminated entry, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, rally gauges and an AM/FM cassette stereo. On top of that, the original owner opted for the four-speed automatic transmission (as opposed to the standard three-speed) and a rear window defogger. The total vehicle price, including destination, came out to $17,196.
The sixth-generation Grand Prix marked the first time the car was front-wheel drive. It went into production in October 1987 on the General Motors W-body platform and was built for model years 1988 through 1996 as a two-door coupe or a four-door sedan. One thing I found most interesting about this Grand Prix (besides its glove box, of course) is its seating arrangement. The car can seat six people! The front features a 45/55 split-bench, and the rear has three seat belts as well. It seems pretty uncommon (maybe even impossible) to find a two-door vehicle these days with seating capacity for six people.
Under the hood, power comes from a 3.1-liter V6 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. When new, Pontiac rated the powertrain at 140 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. The listing says, “Just completely serviced and a new muffler installed. This would be a great candidate for an easy restoration or a great, reliable driver.”
The asking price for this 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix SE Coupe is $3,995, which includes an owner’s manual. As an added bonus, the car will also come with a cassette tape labeled “Pontiac Cares.” Looks like it’s still wrapped in the original plastic, too!
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