That’s um, a car.
Photography Courtesy Mecum
Are flames on cars still cool? That’s a rhetorical question because of course they are cool. Just like Ska–and maybe Elvis–flame decals never truly died.
Tony Stewart, now a three-time NASCAR champion, was given this Pontiac Grand Prix GTP in honor of him winning the Rookie of the Year award (which makes Stewart the original steward).
Like most GTP models, you’ll find a supercharged 3.8-liter V6 under the hood and a four-speed automatic between the driver and passenger seat. Unlike most GTPs, however, the odometer only reads 10,000 miles.
Find this 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Coupe for auction at Mecum on January 16 at Kissimmee with estimated value of $15,000 to $20,000.
That’s um, a car.
And please don't tell me I need this, because I don't......
The economy must have been suffering at the time and NASCAR must have been hit hard for them to have come up with this car as an "award" for his accomplishment. If they needed a GM car, would a Camaro have been more appropriate?
I do like the engine, however, and it will apparently bolt up to a 5-speed from an S10 with an adapter if the internet forums info is correct, making it for an interesting swap into a number of other cars, not to mention the S10.
This is the car Pontiac raced in NASCAR at the time. Makes total sense it's what they would have given him.
David S. Wallens said:That’s um, a car.
Yeah, terrible flames, autotragic, terrible wheels.
z31maniac said:David S. Wallens said:That’s um, a car.
Yeah, terrible flames, autotragic, terrible wheels.
Hey, don't be so pessimistic! It's got a lot going for it. Let's see...
It does 0 to 60
It has such items as features
It's got glass windows
It has... let's see... radiator cap.
Oh, and hey! It gets gas mileage! That's something!
That motor needs a new car.
Has 10k miles because Tony didn't want to be caught dead in it.
I have driven one of those a bit, I didn't mind it. For the time they were decently fast, and it wasn't uncomfortable or annoying to drive.
DavyZ said:I do like the engine, however, and it will apparently bolt up to a 5-speed from an S10 with an adapter if the internet forums info is correct, making it for an interesting swap into a number of other cars, not to mention the S10.
To get an even better transmission you need the bellhousing from a 2.5L Jeep XJ/YJ and the transmission from a 4.0L XJ/YJ/ZJ.
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