Explore the resurgence of G-Body Classics with us and delve into why these iconic vehicles are experiencing a remarkable rebirth of popularity. From their timeless designs to their performance potential, G-Body classics have captured the hearts of automotive enthusiasts around the world. (more…)
This past weekend, the 35th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show was hosted by the Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is popularly known as Southern California's most scenic and beloved Classic Car Show. People from all over came to enjoy a day of restored classics as attendees, participants, and spectators. It was definitely one for the books! (more…)
The Grand Prix line started as a performance package for the Catalina coupe, which rode on the full-size B-body GM platform. It was distinguished by a unique grille and taillights, bucket seat, center console transmission shifter, and more. The clean 1963-1964 models featured smooth, unique hardtops that featured curved rear windows and expanded on their performance engine options while adhering to luxury offerings for the interior. (more…)
Introduced in late 1961, the Lemans was the top-of-the-line model of the first-gen Tempest. This trim package included nicer interior and bucket seats. In 1964 the Tempest was redesigned to share the intermediate A-Body platform that shared use with other GM divisions, thus shedding its compact roots as well as the quirkier engine and driveline approaches. The LeMans remained the superior option for Tempests, Pontiac also offered a higher performance more stripped-down version called the "GTO". The idea of a…
With Original Parts Group restoration parts and help from his mechanic "Uncle Bird" watch Fully Torqued host Steve Pazmany give Overhaulin' star Adrienne Janic's 1967 GTO the "super remodel treatment" in Back-to-Back OPGI features. That's right, immediately following AJ's GTO "remodel" catch more of OPGI as Steve checks out OPGI's 40th Anniversary Classic Car Show. Tune into the History channel Sunday, October 2nd. Check your local listings for showtimes and keep scrolling to get a peek at AJ's GTO, the…
Each year the OPGI Marketing team is tasked with choosing a cover car for their 11 annual Restoration and Performance parts catalogs. With so many beautiful customer cars to choose from, it can be a tough task. This year the team reached out to Honorable Craig Kamanasky out of San Bernardino, California. The team was hopeful that he'd be interested in having his 1970 GTO Judge appear on the cover of our 2022 GTO Catalog covering 1961-73 GTO, LeMans &…
On Saturday, July 30th 200+ Gm Classic vehicles and their dedicated owners filled the Original Parts Group parking lot to gather in celebration of OPGI's 40th year anniversary. The 2022 Classic Car Show was a huge success with delicious food trucks, vendor booths, and an epic turnout of spectators. See for yourself in our car show recap below. (more…)
Everyone loves a family-owned classic, and that is exactly what Original Parts Group customer Rich Scandaliato has with his '67 Grand Prix Convertible. The Grand Prix has been in Rich's family since it was purchased in 1967 from Rockville Center Pontiac in Long Island, NY by his father. It was not long after that the Grand Prix was trailered all the way to California when the family decided to move west. (more…)
It was another epic turnout at the 34th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show, with over 500 Classic Cars and their proud owners lined up on Main and Ocean in Seal Beach, California ready to show and shine. Original Parts Group also took part in the showing and shining, bringing our 1965 Chevelle Malibu and 1967 Buick Skylark to showcase some of our premium quality reproduction parts. (more…)
Original Parts Group was pleased to attend The Grand National Roadster Show last weekend. It was the annual show's 72nd year hosting the longest-running indoor car show in the world. In fact, over 500 show vehicles were on display inside the Fairplex building, including OPGI's 1966 Pontiac GTO, "The Tribute". Take a peek at some of the other rides that we spotted on day one of the three-day-long event. (more…)