Man desperately trying to win ex-wife back 32 years after divorce cleaned up her Pontiac Grand Ville
- An American tried to win his wife back after finding their old Pontiac
- The Grand Ville had been in a storage unit for nearly 30 years
- Mark and Anita were reunited with their car after it was detailed
Published on Apr 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Apr 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
An American man is trying to win back his ex-wife after their divorce by cleaning up their Pontiac Grand Ville.
The couple divorced over 32 years ago, and the car went into a storage unit that the wife, Anita, was paying for.
After her ex-husband Mark found the car, he did everything he could to win both her and the car back.
Cue a major detailing for the Pontiac to restore it to its former glory and, hopefully, get his wife back in the process.
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How the Pontiac was stored for so long
The couple divorced in 1993 and then didn’t talk again until the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020.
It was during that time that Mark found out Anita still had the car.
She’d kept the car in reasonable condition, though, thanks to the storage unit.
The car was parked in its locker in 1998 or 1999, and as Anita doesn’t drive, it’s been there ever since.
With the car needing some TLC, Mark called the guys at WD Detailing to fix it up.
They showcased their work on YouTube.
The only major issue they found with the car was that the rear glass was gone.
Hence, they need to cover it with plastic foil.
Even basic foaming and rinsing of the blue paintwork allowed it to shine again.
The detailers brought the Grand Ville back to its former glory
Since it left the factory in 1973, the car has done just 69,000 miles.
Amazingly, it quickly fired up again after coming out of the locker.
Brushes and microfiber clothes helped to remove the last of the dirt from the classic car.
Luckily, the only issue with the paint was some oxidation on the hood, which the detailers were able to rectify.
They also cleaned up the cabin, which was in good condition as Anita had put sheets on the seats.
Gleaming white leather and woodgrain trim show how luxurious the Grand Ville was in the 1970s.
At the end of the video, the pair sees the car again after its detailing and are overjoyed at the results.
Is this the start of something special? We’re keeping our fingers crossed…
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.
