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30/04/2026 6:26 pm
Many years ago, Ertl did this really nice release of the Pontiac Grand Prix in several colors and detail versions. This is a standard Ertl diecast from back then in a deep red exterior color. In one shot one of my nieces is at the controls in downtown Chicago and in two others, the Pontiac has been photo-shopped in the computer to show it as a possible convertible.
30/04/2026 9:10 pm
Great pics Michael, thanks. I wish ERTL had done a better job on this GP model. Your c’vert would have been a K.O. in sales I’ll bet.
Steve
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30/04/2026 10:32 pm
Ertl offered this 1/18 in both regular and Elite versions, I believe, and in several color combinations. Some Ertl's I think had the vinyl top, also. I have always been delighted with my Pontiac Grand Prix and I guess back then the diecast was available even in department stores/Toys-R-Us for perhaps $24.95 ....... a great deal and bargain !
01/05/2026 12:18 am
I LOVE this Grand Prix but only as a HT. That roof line, especially vinyl covered, makes the car IMHO.
01/05/2026 5:50 am
Your usual fantastic photos Mike. I could stare at them for hours and get lost in each scene.
01/05/2026 8:32 am
@jack-dodds Agree with both points Jack. I have the model in light gold with a white vinyl roof.
01/05/2026 12:11 pm
I owned an earlier 1963 model GP and several friends owned the 1969, 1970 and 1972 Grand Prixs. The pics are very nice, and the proportions seemed off, from the distribution of body length from the front to the rear, the door size, and even the driver's side window opening. So, I compared the model to a 1:1 1969 Grand Prix. I realize these are models and as I am learning not all models will be in proportion to an original. This was more of an exercise for me to see if my 'sense' about the model's proportions was correct.
This post was modified 1 month ago by GDH
01/05/2026 1:02 pm
@gdh No question Ertl "goofed it" but I've seen worse - and on models that cost much more. I think Ertl's '69 GP is certainty "passable." But let's compare anyway, with A.I., just for fun....
Why not, right? 😉 😉
01/05/2026 5:52 pm
02/05/2026 2:17 pm
I wish I'd kept mine. I had a weak moment and sold it back to the original owner several years ago. 😟 Great pics guys.
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02/05/2026 3:02 pm
It is a beautiful Pontiac automobile and I am delighted to have a 1/18 scale diecast replica from Ertl. I believe it was always a highly requested diecast model for Ertl to do.
02/05/2026 4:43 pm
@geno You idiot! You should've NEVER sold that! What the hell were you thinking? You stupid, stupid fool! 😠 😠 😠 😠
These are ALL the same words I tell myself practically every day regarding my lapse in judgement which resulted in ME selling MY "rock solid" 1959 Cadillac CDV. As I've stated before, I might just have to get another..... 🤨 😐
Seriously Geno, your GP was (is) gorgeous - THAT'S a great color-combo and one I'd want - especially if it has a green, NOT BLACK, interior - which it may have - I simply can't tell from this photo.
- I feel your pain brother! 😩 😔 😒 😖
02/05/2026 5:27 pm
I'm with you Chris. I regret it every day. It did have a black interior that matched the top. It only had a little over 62,000 miles when I sold it.😢
This post was modified 1 month ago 2 times by Geno
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