1975 Pontiac Grand Safari Wagon

This 1975 Pontiac Grand Safari Wagon was once owned by Batjac Production, Inc. - John Wayne's Production Company. In 1975 it was customized by Barris Kustom. It was the last daily family driver used by John Wayne and was customized by George Barris at Barris Kustom. Mr. Wayne did not want to take his hat off to get into the car, so George Barris raised the roof. It currently has a dash plaque that verifies this as a Barris Kustom and dated 1975. The front fenders also have the Barris Crests in place.

The car has been given a frame-on restoration. The interior was removed and only the carpet was replaced. Power is from a 455 cubic-inch V8 mated to a Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission. It has power steering and power front disc brakes. Options include air conditioning, power windows and driver's seat, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM stereo with tape deck.

One of the rarest options available on Grand Villes and other full-sized Pontiacs during this period was the adjustable brake and accelerator pedals offered from 1974 to 1976.

This is the heaviest car built by Pontiac and it has a Clamshell tailgate. The car was designed by Bill Mitchell.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2014