1972 Classic Pontiacs
B-body Convertibles

I'm the second owner of this 1972 Catalina; it came with the original window sticker and eight track stereo. I think what I like about my Pontiac the most is the way it cruises down the freeway at about seventy. It's almost like you're flying.”
Click to E-mail Owner, Cael in state of Washington.

“I purchased this car in January, 2006 after many years of trying. I once owned a car like this in British Columbia Canada back in 1988 and absolutely loved the full sized Pontiac. It was a 4 door hard top with a stock 350cu. I happened to meet an elderly gentleman back in 2002 who happened to have one parked in his garage. I asked him what he was doing with it and his reply was ‘I am not selling it’. After five years of negotiating he finally parted with the car. The car is all original minus the tires rims and radio. ”

“This is my 1972 Pontiac Catalina 400. The car was purchased in June of 2002. I believe we are the 4th owners. I have the original manuals but not the bill of sale. Since purchasing the car it has been repainted (sorry, couldn't stand the original khaki metallic) and has a new convertible roof and some associated hardware. New wheel well trim and rocker panel trim as well. It has been much easier finding parts than I expected, thanks to the internet and helpful suppliers. This was not the convertible I was looking for, but now that I have it, I can't imagine parting with it.”

“This is my recently acquired 72 Catalina convertible. She is showing 48,000 original miles and comes equipped with a 400 4bbl, power windows/door locks/seat, an 8-track AM/FM radio and Rally II's. She is a nice cruiser but I am gathering parts for a frame off in the near future.
My Catalina is definitely a keeper. Even my 14yo daughter likes it!”

“This Catalina convertible was purchased new in 1972. After passing owners a few times, I have tracked it down and bought it back. I haven't got all of the history on it, but most of it is original, as far as I can tell. It has 95,000 miles on it.”

“My 72 Catalina Convertible has the 400 w/2bbl
with the 400 transmission; 95,000 miles.”
Owned by Chris Moon.

“Hi, I have 72 Catalina with a 400 engine and 400 transmission.
I live in Sweden but the car was shipped here from California
just before Christmas 03.”

Ed in Fort Worth, Texas, owns this '72 Catalina convertible.
It has a 400 with a 4-barrel carb, dual exhaust, and 198,000 miles.

“This is my 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville. I am the 3rd owner of this car. It has a 455 engine, brand new convertible top and 97,000 miles on the odometer. The color is spring blue.”

“Hi there, my name is Paul and I am from the UK. I am currently trying to clean up a 1972 Pontiac Grand Ville. I have attached some pictures of the beast, which has had a small block Chevy motor fitted to ease the fuel consumption. Parts are quite hard to find for this car in the uk.. well damn near impossible and it needs the rear light surrounds, grill surround and a few other bits and bobs (interior light lenses). I am also having trouble with the power roof as it seems that there is a part missing so am looking for diagrams or any photographs of how it all goes together.
Anyway here are some pictures of the car next to a British classic :>) . Bit of a size difference eh?”

'72 Grand Ville convertible owned by Tom in Evansville, Indiana.
Says Tom: “I lived across the street from the buyer of this in 1976. I was in high school. I just acquired it last year. I always loved the car, and now it's mine.”
Share your high school Pontiac memories with Tom.

'72 Grand Ville convertible with with a .30 over 455 enhanced with a Ram Air V cam, Edlebrook manifold and carb, and '70-81 Firebird headers, which owner Bob says fit very easily. This Pontiac has traveled 305,000 miles since it was bought new by Bob's dad.

'72 Grand Ville recently purchased by Lawrence in New Jersey. He says it's fully optioned and “ a great car ”. Looks like he's right.

'72 Grand Ville owned by Chris in Wollongong, Australia. Thanks to recent changes in the law, Chris is able to operate his Grand Ville on the streets of Australia with the steering wheel on the left side of the car, the way nature intended cars to be (just kidding, rest of the world!). The 120,000 mile Pontiac is his daily transportation powered by the Pontiac 455 engine.

April 16, 2008: “I still have the car, but it now has 185,000 miles and is still going strong.”

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Geir in Norway sent this photo of his '72 Grand Ville that he recently (Sept. 2002) purchased from Los Angeles. It has the original 455 4 barrel with dual exhaust, and it's traveled 113,000 miles.

72 Grand Ville owned by Christopher.
Note the optional cornering lights in the front fender.

'72 Grand Ville owned by George in California.
George has added HEI and Megasquirt fuel injection.
Otherwise the Pontiac is all original.