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The 1981 Pontiac Grand Prix represented outstanding accomplishments of designers, stylists, and engineers. With classic appeal, distinctive lines impeccable details, and aerodynamic efficiencies of the future, the Grand Prix presents the look of tomorrow.
1981 Pontiac Grand Prix Promo
The future, ha! Boy, they didn't see the 1988 GTP coming, did they? Anyhow, as much as t-tops leak, those looked pretty neat on the GP. I'm so used to seeing them on old Monte's, but I never see the GP ones. Those seats (on the t-top) looked pretty futuristic, I'll give them that. Boy, do these videos make me appreciate the strides designers are making today.
A pleasant seat belt warning chime....LOL!!!
better than the "holy crap it's going to blow" buzzer of before!Quote:
Originally Posted by rueben44
I remember liking the simplicity of that design, a neighbor had one.
Fog machines ROCK!
Especially when they briefly transform your Grand Prix into a cheesy 80s couple dancing - and then back to your Grand Prix.Quote:
Originally Posted by smith7629
Ahhh....the 1980s - it's what happened as a result of the 70s.
oh man im stealing this!Quote:
Originally Posted by StormHunter77
designed for the future ........ then ford had to bring out the Taurus in 86
Wow, that was a great trip down memory lane! I remember those very well as I was just a sophomore in high school. I would have never guess back then that I would own a GP now. It even has a 3.8l as well, however it's s/c'd. Back then though, I preferred the Monte, Cutlass and Regal over the GP. If I get my way, I will end up with a Regal GS next though!
I took notice of the artist sketches in the video. I saw alot of Buick Riviera inspiration in the original GP design drawings.
What was Pontiac supposed to be back then, who was supposed to buy a Pontiac? Clearly their wasn't much excitement going on. I think the only sporty car they had at that point was the Chickenhawk.
Spot on. Pontiac eventually died partly because what had started right about this time, they lost their identity as a true performance division. This video talks about the Grand Prix being insulated, quiet, and smooth..... Until the late 70s Pontiacs were loud, fast, and hard rockin!!!! You'd NEVER find velour seats and acoustical insulation in a 70s Grand Prix. They were big and luxurious, but they were fast and high performance too.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackGTP
Pontiac should have saved this crap for Buick and Cadillac.
Building a "Brougham" version as the top of the line for nearly every car GM built at the time didn't help either.Quote:
Originally Posted by fastball
Sounded like Otter from Animal House was doing the narrative.