If you were looking for performance from a Bonneville as Pontiac was not offering just one or two versions of its V-8 lineup but they were offering six versions from the standard four-barrel cubic-inch that cranked out about horsepower to a fuel-injected version of the engine that proved cranky and hard to maintain so very few were actually installed.
This was the year the Bonneville came into its own offering a chromed vertical grille that whose lower valance was actually the bumper. The line established by the fenders was carried through the body to the rear quarters. The quarters, themselves, were finished with a reverse curve that also could be ordered in an offsetting color. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the lot at the auction site prior to the auction.
Email Address. Password Forgot Your Password? Toggle navigation Menu. Previous Next. Full Screen. Indy New battery rebuilt limited slip differential.. Excellent restored interior to original and star dust carpet and headliner. Remote control exterior mirror. Daynight interior mirror. Color is Mallard Turquoise and Marlin Turquoise. Full spinner type wheel covers.. An original or beautifully restored classic car elevates transportation toAn art form an indelible part of the american experience a classic carCombines power with sleekness beauty with mystery there are very fewThings left in this world that tickle your nostalgic bones and where trueCraftsmanship is so appreciated than in a classic car..
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Email questions:. For Pontiac guys, the Bonneville is a pretty big deal. Add in Tri-Power, a stunning color combination, and the fact that only Bonneville hardtops like this were built, and you have an incredible collectable that always blows the crowd away at shows. Finished in its original Patina Ivory, this awesome Bonneville is the spitting image of the Indianapolis pace car, particularly with the bright red spear running down its side.
Restored several years ago, it still looks imposing, thanks to the one-year-only design that made all GM cars look expensive and very upscale. And unlike, say, the Buick or Oldsmobile models, the big Bonneville wears it well without looking like an afterthought. This is a really impressive car. The interior is no less dramatic, with contrasting red and white upholstery with a very s glow.
The dash and instrument panel are as ornate as the exterior trim, with textured stainless steel surfaces framing the round gauges and secondary controls. An original AM radio remains in place, complete with rear speaker, and the gauges themselves show crisp markings and wonderfully ornate needles.
And dig the sparkling carpets, which are pure s kitsch. The trunk is, of course, absolutely massive and comes complete with a full-sized spare, correct mat, and a set of manuals. All Pontiacs used the cubic inch V8 introduced the year before, but the one you really wanted was the Tri-Power, which includes a trio of Rochester 2-barrel carbs. Nicely detailed, including the rather rare original air cleaner, the engine bay offers a lot of satin black offset by Pontiac Turquoise on the engine block and some properly plated detail pieces.
Coil springs in back were new for the Bonneville, too, so this big coupe rides and handles surprisingly well, particularly with a recent set of tubular shocks. Nice-looking wide whitewall radials fitted to bright red wheels with spinner hubcaps give it the right vibe and really improve performance in a big way. Call now! For more information, please call or toll free A new era for Pontiac began in when Semon E.
A new engineering group was assembled headed by Pete Estes and John Z. DeLorean who were tasked with developing new line of cars with an emphasis on performance. To promote the new line of performance Pontiacs, a racing program was developed and a new, optional extra horsepower engine, like those used on the team's racing cars, was made available to potential Pontiac buyers.
The new engine was equipped with dual four-barrel carburetors and a full-race camshaft. In , another new engine was offered that was fuel-injected and this engine was only available on the Bonneville series convertibles. By , Pontiac was offering vehicles in four different models.
The least expensive model was the Chieftain line which was followed by the Super Chief line, the Star Chief line, and the Star Chief Custom line which was the most expensive of Pontiac's offerings that year. The Star Chief Custom line differed from its lower priced siblings with deluxe two-toned interiors and extra exterior trim features.
There were four vehicles offered in the Custom line: a four-door sedan, a four-door hardtop, a two-door hardtop, and the top-of-the-line vehicle a Bonneville convertible.
In , the name Bonneville would now represent the top of the line Pontiac models. Starting with the models, a new marketing strategy was adopted to make Pontiac into a "sporty and youthful car" that would appeal to younger buyers. During the next couple of years, the cars would become wider and lower and have available high performance engines.
Pontiac would continue to build and sell low to medium priced cars with a variety of trim and mechanical options throughout s. For the model year, the Pontiac Bonneville line consisted of the Series 27 and the Series The Series 27 was designated only for the station wagon body style while the Series 28 contained three body styles: a four-door Vista hardtop sedan, a two-door hardtop and a convertible.
This example was restored during the s. The vehicle retains these badges on the front bumper. This vehicle is an older restoration done to high point standards and today remains in excellent condition throughout. The body panels are excellent and fit well to each other. The four doors, decklid, and hood all align well and show no signs of damage, repair or neglect.
The exterior black finish remains in excellent condition, as does the stainless steel and chrome trim. The interior has been restored in the proper tri-toned russet color combination and is in excellent condition. The dashboard and all of its instruments have been properly restored and today are in excellent condition.
The chassis is clean and shows little signs of use. Most of the chassis components have been undercoated. All of the chassis fittings are correct and the chassis and suspension components show no signs of neglect or abuse, indicating that this vehicle was likely very well-preserved prior to its restoration. The engine bay shows extremely well and the correct, V-8 engine is clean and well-detailed.
This vehicle has all of the desirable factory options including automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power seats, power windows, Wonder Bar radio, clock, dual antennas, fender skirts, factory wheel covers, whitewall tires, dual rearview mirrors and heater. This example also has its correct Fisher Body number tag affixed to its cowl. Overall, this is a superb example of one of the most desirable enclosed Pontiac models built during the s. It is has been properly restored, maintained and today remains in excellent condition.
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