1974 Pontiac Grand Prix

The 1974 Grand Prix received a revised split grille with vertical bars that was entirely above the bumper, and the boattail effect was softened by a new federally mandated 5 mile per hour rear bumper. The real African Crossfire Mahogany trim was replaced by a simulated material for the instrument panel because of splintering problems on 1973 models. Sales dropped from 1973's record of around 150,000 to just under 100,000, but 1974 was the third best selling year to date.