Mount Prospect, Illinois · Est. 1972
The restoration diary of Birdie — a 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix SJ
She rolled off the Pontiac line in 1972 as a pinnacle of American personal luxury — long hood, sweeping roofline, split grille, and more chrome than your grandfather's bathroom. Decades later, she found her way to San Diego, and in the winter of 2024, she came home to Mount Prospect.
Now the restoration begins. Every bolt turned, every panel straightened, every mile driven is documented right here — for the love of the machine and for the story she still has left to tell.
Events update as the 2026 season is announced · Last checked Mar 2026
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