Up close, however, you'll notice that someone really sweated the details on this one, and there's quite likely a lot more than the asking price wrapped up in making it look this good. It's got the right long hood/short deck proportions, a fantastic Starlight Black paint job, and a black vinyl top, all of which are muscle car staples. Think of the Pontiac Grand Prix SJ as a muscle car on steroids. Red 428 badges aren't subtle, but they're the only warning you get with this car that. And yes, that's a hood-mounted tachometer, which is still fully functional. Adding just the right amount of flash, bright red pinstripes accent the dramatic hood and subtle kick-up behind the doors, and all the chrome has been polished to a high shine. The original bodywork is laser-straight thanks to a lifetime in warm, sunny North Carolina, and with black, there are no shortcuts.

With a ton of recent work, this black-on-black stunner coddles like a Cadillac, but moves like a GTO. Most recently, it seems that big luxury/muscle is hitting its stride, and there are few better examples of the breed than this 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. Here at Streetside Classics, it's our job to watch the market and spot trends. BLACK-ON-BLACK STUNNER, NUMBERS MATCH 428 V8, AUTO, DUALS, R134A A/C, RARE FIND!

Gas tank for 1971 pontiac grand prix