now THAT is something you don’t see every day! what a unique and awesome build.

@adampalmer5399

2 жыл бұрын

Those are the kind of builds I like the ones that you don’t see everyday!🤟

@55cleon

2 жыл бұрын

INDEED👌🏿! I Haven't Seen One Since My Uncle Sammy Sold His Around 79-80 (Kindergarten For Me).

@blackbolt3685

2 жыл бұрын

And that's Exactly why..I Like it! I love a well executed building of a car most ppl don't even have one their radar

@05EVORS

2 жыл бұрын

Another one to Check out is Schwartz Performance '73 442/HO from 2012

@blackbolt3685

2 жыл бұрын

@@05EVORS Yes,another great building 🤨👍🏿

I feel like the original Pontiac stylists’ intentions with this car were finally properly conveyed. The 6sp really makes it fun. And 600hp is perfect. I love it

@jameson6930

2 жыл бұрын

It is a miracle when someone see a something in car that other can't. When a fabricator realizes his vision that's special. Beautiful car.

@Hype679

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameson6930 I always felt these mid 70's Pontiacs were overlooked. Pontiac had something going while all the other brands had already kind of given up.

@blackbolt3685

2 жыл бұрын

You hit the nail right on the head,well said

@TheCycle2300

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments.

@jameskazd9951

Жыл бұрын

@@Hype679 in 1973 pontiac made a valve on the exhaust that lasted 53 seconds to get around emissions regulations and after that it opened up and gave you more horsepower. they were the last company trying to keep muscle cars alive

I’ve never noticed the lines on this car this guy really had a vision in mind

@trevorsanchez2470

2 жыл бұрын

He really did! He knew exactly what he was doing and exactly what he wanted when building this thing. Very nice car!!

@garykeenan3724

2 жыл бұрын

I remember a white one but looks totally different body wise maybe guess paid more attention to the hot blond that was driving it!!! Way sharp car like it, wish that hot blond was in this one!!!

The colonnade cars get no love, but they look freaking phenomenal when done right

What a good looking and tasteful build. Refreshingly unique.

@a.k.a.A.E.

2 жыл бұрын

yes !

@hugozaldivar8195

2 жыл бұрын

cool ¡¡ good taste

@michaelkillerman

2 жыл бұрын

Good looking as jar jar binks is

@markshaver3814

2 жыл бұрын

Meesa have to agree!!

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

Got a 74 rebuilt on my channel check me out

One of the coolest of all the 73-77 GM intermediates. What a great looking car. Tastefully done as well. I really enjoyed this one!

@GregZentTrumpetMan

Жыл бұрын

What the new GTO should have been like.

Props to him for going a completely different route than most builders. You don't see a hopped up Grand Am like that regularly!

Subtle, tasteful, and not another "Me Too" build. I think a lot of people can relate to this ride. Outstanding job.

@benjaminvoncannonn6378

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 100 per cent

This Pontiac looks like a shark on 4 wheels. It bites like one, too. What an awesome build!

@benjaminvoncannonn6378

2 жыл бұрын

Funny ...the guppie that turned shark is where I was at

The most beautiful of all the GM Collanade Coupes! The Pontiac Grand Am had the best integrated front fascia--a decade ahead of it's competitors. That's the way I would have modified a Grand Am!!! Fantastic execution.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

He did such a class job with this car!

I owned a 1973 Grand Am. It was stolen so I bought a 1974 Grand Am with the insurance money. I have also owned a half dozen other Pontiacs, including a GTO and two Firebird Formulas. But the Grand Ams were my favorites. Powerful and fast but also plush and comfortable for long rides. And their styling was stellar.

She is beautiful, the engine sounds superb and choosing pewter paint sets everything together nicely, great job.

Now that is a great build indeed. You are right it showcases a what if scenario. He should really be proud of that car.

The rear view of this car is so cool…the front and rear seats, console and map light are awesome…some perfect choices were made…nice to see something different being done with a LS motor…love the valve covers…sweet car.

Best looking car I've seen in a long time. I'm not the biggest "restomod/pro-touring" fan but under the definition of tasteful there's a picture of this. Absolutely stunning.

@TheCycle2300

2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

I love guys who build cars like this - outside the normal. I love Pontiac anything - its cold shower time.

@irenes3470

Жыл бұрын

Me too, man

@Caylajoelle

Жыл бұрын

Have you guys been to Pontiac?

Wouldn’t be my first choice of muscle car to rebuild but this is done very tastefully. Nice work.

@b58hustler71

2 жыл бұрын

Most people wouldn't choose this to retro because most people go along with fads or just copy what others do. That's what makes this build special.

I’ve always had a soft spot for Pontiacs, especially the classics. The ‘73 G/A is by no means my favourite, but this build is beautiful, simple and ultra clean, I absolutely loved every angle of it!!

@jeffrey4547

2 жыл бұрын

i built a 82 t top put a 400 out of a 71 the car had nice paint and good interior with a v6 in it the 400 dropped right in i had a 100 bucks in the car sold it for 4000 first call i never put much money in my rigs that is y i stay away from ls engines even a free ls engine will cost ur bank to put in a car with out one my pu that i only have 800 in it pushes 700 hp with a stroked 454 with tunnel ram i can't do that with a ls engine and i don't get anymore money for it in fact it sells better with a bbc then a GM LS engine

@ryandubyah2345

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffrey4547 no disrespect intended dude but I don’t even know wtf you’re trying to say with that big ass run-on-sentence of sorts. I assume you’re basically on the same page and love your classics and trade up but believe in displacement. Can’t agree with ya more in that case

@jeffrey4547

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryandubyah2345 just saying good build but very very expensive way more then u can get out of it

@danzare5638

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffrey4547 The owner had it for 31 years , he didn't build it for sale , he built a dream he had .....

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

Got a 74 on my channel goes hard check me out!

I love this car. OMG!!!

Love the car. Simple, straightforward, and beautiful. Love every part of the car including the Honda seats. One of my favorites on this channel.

What an awesome build, tastefully done. Kudos to leaving in the 8 track .

@dw8840

2 жыл бұрын

I'm kind of surprised he left the 8 track in.

@sghi727r

2 жыл бұрын

The real music comes from that motor.

@robtownsend5126

2 жыл бұрын

Good touch.

11am saturday mornings on Australian east coast .. Autotopia drop their vids .. perfect viewing just before lunch 🇦🇺🍻👍

I also grew up in the early 70's . Our street had a Caprice, Grand am, Cuda, Impala, Monte Carlo, Cutlass,Firebird,a couple of Dodge and Chevy vans, and even a '73 Countach. Those were the days. I love seeing these cars being reborn in such amazing ways, it brings tears of joy to my eyes.

At most car shows this is what I call them oddballs love when you see cars that you normally don't see or wouldn't even possible thinking of making Them into Is resto mod 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 This is one awesome build This is Wicked

@danmarley2926

2 жыл бұрын

🎯💯❤️😎

@TheCycle2300

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I appreciate the positive feedback.

That front end is so aggressive that’s a true muscle car

@rsgerman4061

2 жыл бұрын

Front end look like dog shit

I’ve been looking at these malaise era cars all week. It’s really nice to see one modified to such a high degree.

Love this build. What great eye for detail he had when putting together. The seats, the console, the exhaust, all look so well integrated that it could have been factory. Good stuff!

That’s the most matching mismatched interior, and I mean that in the best way, I love it! This Pontiac is new to me so seeing the body lines is kinda surprising that it wasn’t more modified, literally just the cutouts for that exhaust, that’s so cool👌🏼✌🏼

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Such a creative approach. Honda & Acura seats? The body cut out for the exhaust? Awesome!!

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

Check out how I rebuilt mine! 74 Pontiac grand am!

@robhernandez7322

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheMicgreenthumb ok ok 👍🏼 like the PB&Celly

Awesome! Never really saw how beautiful the lines of this gen were until this restomod

Definitely stands out. Sweet build.

***OMG, I used to own a 1974*** it was white with black interior with the factory honeycomb wheels. You never see these anymore. Love this car, one of the main reasons being my dad worked for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac Michigan at "plant 8" for 32 years. Great job and thanks for posting!

This is the BEST looking car ever on this program and theirs been a lot of bad ass cars on here!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a favorite of mine too

Whe I was 11 a friend of mine’s father had a green 455 GrandAm. That car was a beast. These are cars that we don’t see often anymore. Seeing this one which is so well done brings a huge smile to my face. 😀

As someone who's owned numerous Pontiacs in their life mostly Trans Am's and Firebirds but I spent my high school years driving a 76 Grand Prix with a 350cid/t350 setup. I've always loved these Grand Am's even though some people consider them ugly and there's actually another one of these that's done up in a similar style but it's a bronze or gold color rolling around the East Coast somewhere👍!

@thebigpicture2032

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Had a 73 with a 400. Nice car but a fire led me to part with it.

The GM colonnade body cars of the 70s are so freekin cool and you never see the Pontiac Grand Am ! ..... Gorgeous build ! 🍻

Pontiac with that face? It is simply gorgeous!👏😍

This is DOPE AF

I first saw this when I was visiting Ron Cambra's shop and then saw it later at garden grove main street. Truly an exceptional build.

You never see these cars... and yours is amazing... My '73 Grand Am was 4 years old when I got it and had it 2 years... 400, 4barrel, turbo 400 trans, dual exhaust....

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

Got a 74 grand am rebuilt check it out phs paperwork 455 sunroof all the bells whistles check it out on my channel

My first car was a 1973 GTO Sport Coupe. I loved that car, argued endlessly about it's authenticity. Not a day goes by that I don't regret selling it. Love to see this, awesome work.

This is outstanding. First time I have seen one let alone a Pro Touring build like this.

I’m glad he rehabilitated that car. I haven’t seen one since the 80’s. Looks great.

Ya, thats cool. This car would steel the show man. No one has one, and whats done to it is all the right things. Bravo man. Great ride.

One of the MEANEST designs. I love the Grand Am so much

@philgayii6788

Ай бұрын

Almost reminds me of the 76 Lemans.

Dude! I like OS rims but the fact it's a Grand Am I like the look in that shell. The mill, the intake scoops, the louvers, the quarter exhaust fabrication and the color... Just works🤘 And a HURST no less!

Y’all love to droll over a upgraded Chevelle or Mustang lol and completely forget about jems like these. What an amazing build. And respect to the owner for going against the grain and keeping the culture alive.

@clintontankersley7067

2 жыл бұрын

I had one of those cars bought it new it only had a three fifty and a three speed in the floor loved it was burgundy with gold stripes got read of it for a truck and a young kid bought it and got killed in it

@tyobsxura4360

2 жыл бұрын

@@clintontankersley7067 man, I know you enjoyed it while your had her & Bless that young man and his fam ❤️

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my 74 grand am on my channel not as cool but not far behind.

@benjaminvoncannonn6378

2 жыл бұрын

F in cooL...great Pontiac build

How could you NOT like this car !!

I forgot how much I loved these Grand Am’s back then. Thanks for reminding me. What a great build on a unique car.

That Grand Am has all the right stuff! It’s nice to see someone’s vision of what they want in their car come to life! Beautiful build🇨🇦

I remember those cars from Smokey And The Bandit. Nice to see one built!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Never seen one built and I’m blown away by it

@JerkVegas86

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA Me too! Awesome vid! Thanks for the content!! Love the channel! And the variety of cars you film!

Now this is a good one. A model you barely see.. And such a reliëf from the millions of 68/69 camaros

It is a great build. A grand touring car. The fact he did a lot of work himself is a great job.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Really creative guy and tastefully done

Clean and tasteful!

Ohhh my God. I had a poster of that car on my wall as a kid. This is the real thing. My favorite car so far on this channel. Badd ass!!👍🤑🤠

@TheCycle2300

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments, very appreciated.

Sean is such a genuine and all-around good dude. This is the second set of wheels I've built for his Pontiac - such a unique and well put together car. Kudos, dude!

@AutotopiaLA

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Really a great guy and he did such a nice job with this car!

In 1977 I bought a 1974 and dated my now wife in that car. Yours is just gorgeous!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Cool story and yeah, he did a fantastic job on this one

Thats a sweet ride . I remember those growing u9 .... I always did like them . And ne and a buddy were working on his in his parents garage in the 80s . Good times.

This car is so well done! Truly a unique and beautiful Bonnie worth salivating over! The seats look like they hold ya in perfect, the interior is that mix of new and retro. And the noise that it makes..... perfect.

I absolutely love this car I feel there are a few 70s cars worthy of this kind of stylish design nice job going away from the typical cars we have seen over and over like a breath of fresh air

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

Extremely nice! I remember that car back in the day thinking..."nobody knows how cool this car really is". But man, you put it over the top!!! Awesome👍

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

He really made this one special

Such a unique and amazing build love it.

Awesome build! A real cruiser! I love how hot rodders find hidden beauty in the original designs.

That color!!!!... Similar to J7 Metallic from Ford is just a BADASS color. Stealth,Racy, attention grabbing and below the radar. That Wheels and Tire package is PERFECTION.🔥🔥🔥🔥😎👍

Sean has the best job in the world. Joyriding and driving…Awesome cars! Nice

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

I love it!!

Those cars handled very good from the factory. For the size of that car the cornering in stock trim was excellent.

@jeffreyrigged

2 жыл бұрын

they changed the spindles in 73 to the longer ones and eliminated the bump steer the 64-72 cars had. made a vast improvement. rear on all a bodies was a decent setup and was four link from the factory.

That’s one hell of a ride man! Very clean! And definitely unique! You don’t see these every day!!!!

Awesome job! Lots of time in a project like that! Still got my 1974 grand am ! 1st car 1980 I bought for $1200. 43 yrs later! Got to love it had a few dozen through the years ! Bringing that car up to date! Is the best thing ever! I appreciate a job well done! Any time you want to up date mine just let me know! LOL😂 😂😂😂

@AutotopiaLA

6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome having your car that long! I love what Sean did with this one

That’s a super tasteful build on a car that you don’t see on the road much anymore. Congratulations on doing something both awesome and original!!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Creative and unique for sure

What a sick sick build! So sleek and retro. Thank you for sharing!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Very cool unique ride

These A body Colonnade body's are really unappreciated. I have a 73 oldsmobile cutlass and would love to do my car like this one day. Except I would leave the 455 oldsmobile motor in it.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

This one might help people see them differently. Sure did with me

Yeah Buddy!!!....6 speed ..He is a REAL MAN!!..🏁👍🏽

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

those body styles never got the attn they deserved. what a great design, a lot of folks have never even seen one in any condition. VERY NICE, THUMBS UP, and the owner and interviewer are great in the interview, both dang nice guys with no egos !!!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

I agree here! This car has never received the attention it deserves including from me previously. This made me look at it in a whole different way

What tape is in the 8 track player?

A kid in a candy store 😋

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

No doubt

My most favorite car so far from this channel ..

This would be me right here,growing up and still today,I see cars most ppl overlook and already in my mind I can see what it could be,and,I always thought this car had cool lines,and,he laid it out..inside and out,making it a sexy beast while staying true to it's original character. Love the color scheme,wheels,interior,sound,and,those exhaust cutouts are an awesome touch as well

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

He really made this something special and a powerhouse driver

your grand dads and uncles let these get crushed 😂 so don’t even go searching for a 73 GP on your local Craigslist you’ll find nothing haha

@TheMicgreenthumb

2 жыл бұрын

You can find grand prix not grand am tho. I have a 74 grand am done up and my friend has 73 grand prix for sale. Check me out

That last Burnout 1-2 WAS FREAKIN kNARLY!!

Dude! I have been dreaming of this build for decades!

Always love seeing 73-77 GM A-bodies finally getting their time to shine. They're always overlooked and shouldn't be.

In 1988 I owned and drove daily a 1973 Lemans GTO with a 455 as a 17 year old kid. I worked at a grocery store and did a burn out nearly every day as I left work. The nose cone was dry rotted and would crack at the slightest touch. I loved it.

Here again, love the T56 6 speed, and the reliable HP, 373 gears. The car is impressive in a clean and classy way. A great daily driver on nice days.

I like this man's choices on this build.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Creative and unique

Reportedly, the GA was supposed to be positioned where the GTO had been (style & performance) as Pontiac repositioned the Goat for '73 as a more affordable muscle car. This build really brings out the connection between the GA and the previous generation GTO. Nicely done.

I was 17 when this car came out and thought it was so beautiful and You Sir have taken it to a level it deserves!

I love the body. I can just see the designers and pencil pushers arguing over production, cost, and design. Love it even more because he has something that's never seen on the road. I haven't seen one in over 5 years. Unicorn. Love it.

The more you look at it, the better it gets. Excellent build.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

I agree completely

A completely overlooked car that has been built into something tasteful and impressive!!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes and yes!!

Amazing build and that Pontiac style all its own. Fricking LOVE IT.

When i was young a man in my hometown had 2 of these,ive always loved these cars

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

He sure did this one right

Marvelous and you just don't see any of these anymore well done!!!!!!!!!

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Never see these

From France with passion and respect ✌🏼🇨🇵😎

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! 👊

I love it when someone do something different great job

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

for a 57 58 year old guy he looks great, and his car is well put together, good job👍

Such a hidden Gem from the Dark Age of Automotive history. Its sorta like the 1956 Chrysler St Regis or 300D cars... Not many people know about them, but super cool and under appreciated

I'm old enough to know these cars when they were new. There weren't many but I think this build perfects what PMD started. Just because they weren't and aren't common, my two favorite Ponchos were these Grand-Ams and the '74 GTO.

She’s beautiful!! Stance, paint, wheels, tucked exhaust. Awesome build!

Back then, i knew a guy whose father had a 73 tempest. It was stock, but for some reason that car flew. Pontiac. And i always loved the lines of this car. Great Build-

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Love this build!

@dreamweaver958

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutotopiaLA yeah man, excuse me, LEMANS-

Had a 73 and loved the car. The front of the car always reminds me of the American Bald Eagle.

Yes! More shifter cars! Nice build. Very resourceful re-purpose of various parts, seats, etc. I love it. Looks very comfortable. Sounds great, goes great! Wheels? Well, I've generally think of wheels and tires like seasoning. Everyone's tastes are unique. So, not my favorite seasoning (wheel/tire combo), but so what, it's not my car, it's his and he should be rightfully proud.

@AutotopiaLA

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment!! And a great build