1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

This 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix is a black-on-black example that is powered by a 389ci tri-power V8 backed by a three-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. The car spent time in California and Nevada before it was acquired out of Texas by the seller in 2022, Equipment includes 14″ eight-lug wheels, power steering, power brakes, stacked headlights, a center console, air conditioning, power windows, and a Sony head unit housed in the glovebox. This Grand Prix is now offered with spare parts and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

The car left the factory finished in Starlight Black and was repainted circa 2000. Exterior details include dual fender-mounted mirrors, reverse lights, chrome bumpers, and stacked headlights.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

Eight-lug 14″ wheels are mounted with 215/75 BFGoodrich Silvertown Radial red line tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and the four-wheel drum braking system is fitted with a replacement booster.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

The cabin houses front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl along with a color-coordinated dashboard, door panels, and carpeting. Amenities include a center console, air conditioning, and a Sony head unit mounted in the glovebox. The seats were reupholstered circa 2000 and a replacement air conditioning compressor is installed. The seller notes that the left window requires service.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for alternator output, and fuel level. A readout for manifold vacuum pressure is located atop the center console, and a trio of aftermarket gauges are mounted to the left. The five-digit odometer shows 83,000 miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

The car is powered by a 389ci V8 that is equipped with triple two-barrel carburetors and is said to have been bored .030″ over in the 1990s. An aluminum radiator is installed.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.23 rear end. Corrosion on underside components is depicted in the gallery below.

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

Decoding the body plate reveals the following information:

  • 10C – Third week of October production
  • Style 63-2957 – 1963 2 dr. Sport Coupe
  • Body PO – Pontiac, Michigan assembly
  • Paint A –Starlight Black

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix Tri-Power

A binder containing documentation on the car is included in the sale.

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