Hi everyone! I’ve just recently registered on this forum. My English isn’t very good, but I hope you can make it through this post.

My name is Gleb, I’m 21 years old, and I honestly don’t know much about Pontiac. I recently found an abandoned 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix SE coupe that has been sitting since 2017. It’s parked in the yard of a private house, outside on the street. I’ve already contacted the owner, and she agreed to sell it to me.

I would like to ask for your opinion: is it worth buying? What kind of difficulties should I expect during restoration? Maybe you have some tips or advice?

The hood and trunk won’t open, but the interior is in excellent condition. The velour seats are not sun-faded and not torn. The rocker panels and some other body parts have rust, but the frame rails seem to be solid.

I understand that for some people this might look like just a junk car, but in Latvia a car like this is considered very cool and rare. Could you please share your thoughts and maybe tell me more about this model?

I’ve attached a few photos as well. Thank you

Just now, GlebAscona said:

ТоHi everyone! I’ve just recently registered on this forum. My English isn’t very good, but I hope you can make it through this post.

My name is Gleb, I’m 21 years old, and I honestly don’t know much about Pontiac. I recently found an abandoned 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix SE coupe that has been sitting since 2017. It’s parked in the yard of a private house, outside on the street. I’ve already contacted the owner, and she agreed to sell it to me.

I would like to ask for your opinion: is it worth buying? What kind of difficulties should I expect during restoration? Maybe you have some tips or advice?

The hood and trunk won’t open, but the interior is in excellent condition. The velour seats are not sun-faded and not torn. The rocker panels and some other body parts have rust, but the frame rails seem to be solid.

I understand that for some people this might look like just a junk car, but in Latvia a car like this is considered very cool and rare. Could you please share your thoughts and maybe tell me more about this model?

I’ve attached a few photos as well. Thank you

Welcome Gleb

That gp looks like a great project !!, the things you need to think about before you make the owner an offer are.....

Whats a running driving one worth in your part of the world ?

Does the owner have a title/ legal proof of ownership for when you want to get it on the road ?

Does it run and drive? if so take it for a drive and see what works and what doesnt.

Make a list of things that you can see need sorting, battery, tires, electrical system, fuel system, radiator holding water ?

Take your time and look at everything.

if that car was here in New Zealand, and didnt run or drive, i would have a $200-500 offer in mind, BUT only if it has a title and is complete.

hope that helps , i am sure some more of the guys will be along soon and help too

Welcome aboard.

Wewlcome, that looks like it could be a GXP that would have the DOHC 3.4L V6 that made 200 hp in 1991, a big upgrade over the 3.1L V6's 130 hp.

But as others have already stated running or not, and prices in your area, also mechanical parts availability need to be factored into the purchase decision.

Good luck and tell us what you decide to do!

Sitting as long as it has, you will need to find a way to get the Hood open. Battery is surely dead for one. Check of brakes and all fluids before test driving (if you can get it started). Welcome to our group. This link might help you. Good luck.

16 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Welcome Gleb

That gp looks like a great project !!, the things you need to think about before you make the owner an offer are.....

Whats a running driving one worth in your part of the world ?

Does the owner have a title/ legal proof of ownership for when you want to get it on the road ?

Does it run and drive? if so take it for a drive and see what works and what doesnt.

Make a list of things that you can see need sorting, battery, tires, electrical system, fuel system, radiator holding water ?

Take your time and look at everything.

if that car was here in New Zealand, and didnt run or drive, i would have a $200-500 offer in mind, BUT only if it has a title and is complete.

hope that helps , i am sure some more of the guys will be along soon and help too

Thank you for your reply!

The paperwork for the car is all in order. It just needs to pass the annual technical inspection to be legally back on public roads. Of course, it’s still a long way from passing inspection.

The car does not run or drive. Most likely the brakes are seized after sitting for so many years.

The price is $400 USD, which is acceptable for me. Parts for this car are very hard to find in Europe. In Latvia there are only two Pontiac Grand Prix models like this.

This will be a real adventure and probably a multi-year project. It’s literally a $400 mystery box.

I think I will buy it in about two weeks.

Well that's cool. Keep us posted on your progress if you do. Good luck bro. Take lots of pictures to show us!

7 hours ago, GlebAscona said:

Thank you for your reply!

The paperwork for the car is all in order. It just needs to pass the annual technical inspection to be legally back on public roads. Of course, it’s still a long way from passing inspection.

The car does not run or drive. Most likely the brakes are seized after sitting for so many years.

The price is $400 USD, which is acceptable for me. Parts for this car are very hard to find in Europe. In Latvia there are only two Pontiac Grand Prix models like this.

This will be a real adventure and probably a multi-year project. It’s literally a $400 mystery box.

I think I will buy it in about two weeks.

well done Gleb !!!!!

keep us up to date on how your going and we are here when you have questions