Ron Knuteson would never go as far as calling his 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix an ugly duckling. But he’s pretty certain it’s never going to win any beauty contests, or even any “peoples choice” trophies at weekend car shows.
“Nine out of 10 people walk by and don’t even look at it, because it’s not a GTO. If it was a GTO, it would be different,” says the Poynette, Wis., resident. “No, people don’t know about them [and appreciate them], but guys that know about these cars, they really appreciate this car when they see it.”
The pale yellow and green color combination of Knuteson’s 1970 Grand Prix J is probably an acquired taste, too. It might not be for everyone, but it’s part of what makes the car unique. Beyond that, it’s just a darn nice car by almost any measure, and it comes with big does of nostalgia for Knuteson, who has been a Grand Prix fan since he was young.
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