Pontiac Grand Safari Wagon, 1975
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Chassis No.: 2P45W5X156068
Auction: Monterey 2014
Auction date: August 16, 2014
Lot No.: S79
$71,000 | Sold
- Transmission: Automatic
- Body: Wagon
- 1975 Pontiac Grand Safari John Wayne Wagon owned by Batjac Productions, Inc. (John Wayne’s Production Company) customized in 1975 by Barris Kustom
- Dash plaque that verifies this is a Barris Kustom and dated 1975
- Frame-on restoration, interior was removed and only the carpet was replaced
- Remaining interior was reinstalled, this was Mr. Wayne?s daily driver and one of the last car he touched
- Dash plaque that verifies this is a Barris Kustom restoration and dated 2014, front fenders also have the Barris Crests in place
- 455 CI V-8 engine, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and power front disc brakes
- Options include air conditioning, power windows and driver’s seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck
- One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976
- 127″ wheelbase and total length of 231″
- Curb weight is 5,300 pounds, 200 HP at 3,500 RPM
- This is the heaviest car built by Pontiac and has a Clamshell tailgate
- The car was designed by Bill Mitchell
Formerly Owned by John Wayne
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