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Topic starter
15/09/2026 10:39 pm
'71 Dodge or Pontiac?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2, rank them.
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This topic was modified 3 weeks ago by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
16/09/2026 1:10 am
Wow John, I had to vote tie as I like both of them for different reasons and would never consider them as being in the same category. However, Ahem, if you want me to choose one as a daily driver…it’d be the Charger.
This post was modified 3 weeks ago by Steve Jacobs
16/09/2026 5:59 am
Tough call John. The Charger, though a big car, is super sporty. The Grand Prix by this time (71) is still sport/elegance.
Going personal/luxury - Grand Prix!!
16/09/2026 6:12 am
I'll go luxe with the GP.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
16/09/2026 7:13 am
Not even close for me...GP.
16/09/2026 7:45 am
I went Charger. In 71 the only Pontiac I am interested in is Firebird.
16/09/2026 8:27 am
Do yous guys REALLY need to ask me? I owned a '72 SJ. What a sweet ride it was. I sold it to a cousin who totalled it. That 455 would sure get her rollin'.😊
Not a very good pic, but the only one I have.
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Steve Jacobs and John Bono reacted
16/09/2026 8:32 am
Pontiac. I always liked that generation of GP. They were huge but, as has been pointed out, they would move when commanded.
Steve Jacobs and John Bono reacted
16/09/2026 9:35 am
Jeez another tie. I can’t really compare these. The Charger is more sporty looking whereas the Grand Prix always in a class of its own. The early 60s were nice and square, the mid to late 60s were large and these were nicely toned down in size similar to the early 60s.
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Topic starter
16/09/2026 9:55 am
Do yous guys REALLY need to ask me? I owned a '72 SJ. What a sweet ride it was. I sold it to a cousin who totalled it. That 455 would sure get her rollin'.😊
Not a very good pic, but the only one I have.
Here you go, Geno. I know it's not the same, but it's close.
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This post was modified 3 weeks ago by John Bono
John Bono
North Jersey
16/09/2026 10:00 am
Both are somewhat larger cars than I prefer driving but of the two, I prefer the Grand Prix.
16/09/2026 10:59 am
@sizedoesmatter it looks the same, right down to the white interior. The only differences I see are, mine had the standard gray and silver painted wheels and cornering lights. Thanks John.💯😎
Tony Perrone and John Bono reacted
16/09/2026 11:31 am
Tie [in the negative] don't care for either one's styling.
16/09/2026 1:48 pm
Both are beautiful and powerful automobiles ! My family actually had a 1971 Pontiac and a 1971 Dodge. It was a big '71 Pontiac Granville with a 4-bbl 455 cid V-8 engine and a 1971 full-size Dodge station wagon with a 383 cid engine under the hood.
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