A Little History

In response to the public's move toward mid-size luxury/performance cars, Pontiac, under the watchful eye of John DeLorean, chose to base the 1969 GP on an extended A-body chassis.  It sported a wheelbase of 118 inches, and the body took the long-nose/short-deck styling theme farther than Pontiac ever had before.  The result received the G-body designation, and was a striking combination of modern elegance, performance and classic styling themes, all wrapped in a package that was distinctly Pontiac.  

The standard engine and trans were again the old standby 350-horse 400/3-speed manual, with the regular-fuel 400 2-barrel/automatic combination a no-cost option.  The 370-horse 428 was standard in the SJ, optional in the J. The 390-hp 428 HO was available in both models, as was an automatic, or close-ratio 4-speed.       

The 1969 GP represented a return to the single focus that was the original GP.  It was not a "main-streamed" vehicle.  People quickly understood that this was a true road machine, and not an overweight luxo-barge.    

HO Detroit Version   

Why did GM include the "d" in the name of this car? We think this is one of the best choices that HO Detroit has ever made. Reproduction of the front shows what a master Chris Mullis is. It's the perfect showcase for his talent.

We won't go into proportion, fit, and finish too much. Most of us know already the HO Detroit reputation for perfection. Take the headlights for example. These are chromed inserts, not painted. The shine cast off them in the picture to the right shows it very well The grill is a dead on mock up of the original.

In the rear, the bumper is perfect in detail and includes a "1969" plate, and the side light, though not painted, has all the lines. Look very closely, and the words "Grand Prix" apear on the edge of the rear deck. Awesome! The side lines are again exactly duplicated, with door handle, and name plate, just behind the front tire. All the hood lines are there. C-post and windshield post proportions are accurate.

Ordering

Price is $100 per car. The car comes in choice of colors. It comes complete with a NOS Aurora Thunderjet chassis, and silicone all around. Send USPS Money Order ONLY, to:

Don Shaffer
59 South St
Milltown, NJ 08850
email: tjdons@aol.com

Include your name, address, phone number, and email with check.

Delivery time will depend on color, email for information.