One-Owner 1973 Pontiac One 1000 Prix Makes Tertiary Hot Rod Ability Tour

Hold tight. In 1972, shortly afterwards USMC veteran Tony Parnell was discharged from the service he began searching for a novel car. Parnell set $50 downward on a novel Ford Grand Torino. But afterwards a crusade inwards his buddy’s white 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix, Parnell recall his deposit at the Ford dealership as well as plunked it downward on a Golden Olive 1973 Grand Prix of his own. Equipped amongst a 400-V8, turbo 400 automatic transmission, dark fabric interior as well as dark vinyl top. The automobile was a will to the over-the-top styling of the 1970’s as well as the long hood/short (for the time) deck lid that was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean.

Parnell as well as his wife, Pam, enjoyed the sights as well as sounds of the 2018 Hot Rod Power Tour behind the bicycle of the 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix that they convey owned since the automobile was new. The mid-sized GM colonnade is withal a sight to behold 45 years afterwards it was delivered. Parnell proudly touts his master copy ownership. Holding the keys tightly on a Grand Prix that withal wears virtually all of its master copy equipment, correct downward to the pinstripe on the long hood. Tires as well as apparel items convey been replaced during the car’s 100k miles simply you lot would last difficult pressed to honour a to a greater extent than master copy 1973 era automobile inwards to a greater extent than master copy condition.

Take a await as well as nous to Parnell’s even out that he shared at the Hoover, Alabama halt of the 2018 Hot Rod Power Tour. This was Tony as well as his married adult woman Pam’s 3rd HRPT.

Jody Potter

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