Up For Sale: The First Production Aztek

Thomas Kreutzer
by Thomas Kreutzer

Collectors love objects with a link to the darker parts of human history. Whether it is a page of Hitler’s stationary or one of John Wayne Gacy’s clown paintings, if something has a macabre connection, some people simply must have it. If you are one of those people, now is your chance to combine your car hobby with that “other” thing you do by purchasing one of the automotive industry’s most infamous products.

A Texas car dealer is claiming to have the first production Pontiac Aztek (VIN number 3G7DA03E41S500001) for sale on their lot. The vehicle in question is black, with a black and gray cloth interior and the dealer’s website lists the vehicle as having just 7,743 miles. Based on the photos, it looks to be in very nice condition and comes with plenty of original documentation, including paperwork from Barrett Jackson, to help substantiate the claim. The asking price is a reasonable (?) $16,999.

So, if you want to tell the world that you aren’t afraid of odd looks and disapproving glares, but aren’t into facial piercings, here’s your chance.

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  • Rickentropic Rickentropic on Aug 02, 2013

    Thanks but I'm waiting for 1st Yugo...

  • Geozinger Geozinger on Aug 02, 2013

    FWIW, I'm on my third one. I took a seven year break from Aztek owning, but my wife convinced me (for the second time) we could use one. This time around I got the 04 Rally 1SC with all of the toys. Except the rear air suspension and Versatrak. It was a CL find, and a weird set of options on the car. We had a 2001 1SC (= loaded w/options) and a 2004 Rally 1SB (= a little less loaded). The 01 was a good car, with a few minor issues. The 04 was one of my Pontiacs from Hell and drove me into the ever loving arms of an Opel Signum. No wait, that was a Malibu Maxx... I was a little hesitant on this Rally, but now 2 months in and no odd behaviors. I'm enjoying again many of the things I liked about the cars originally (nice size, good maneuverability, handy options). My old friends chuckle about us getting another one, and other folks are amazed at all of the stuff the cars come with.

  • Andy D Andy D on Aug 04, 2013

    Meh Aztec Meh Breaking Bad as entertainment? No redeeming social value . Meth is a national scourge. I no longer regard depravity and violence as entertainment. Must be getting old, I guess

    • DenverMike DenverMike on Aug 04, 2013

      The violence and depravity doesn't add to or take away from Breaking Bad and the Sopranos. But they're a necessary ingredient in telling those (fictional) stories, if they're true to life. At least as far as we know. And it's not violence for the sake of violence. That's where these and other similar series' stand out from the predictable (and boring) crime dramas we're used to. And who's to say these series' aren't more factual than fictional? "Weeds" lacks the violence and depravity, but it's more of a comedy.

  • Gmrn Gmrn on Aug 04, 2013

    I pointed this exact vehicle out last year when I found it on Pittsburgh CL. Same dealer too I think. I presume they were just spamming all the bigger cities. The CL link in the below article is obviously expired, but it was the same Aztec. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2012/05/canadia-car-thieves-heart-japanese-sometimes-they-make-an-exception/

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