Vehicle Description
This is one of only 630 fuel-injected convertibles offered by
Pontiac to the 630 U.S. dealers in 1957, the year "Bunkie" Knudsen
became president of the new GM at Pontiac. He hired John DeLorean
and Pete Estes in a move that would mean great things for the
Pontiac Division in years to come. The new Strato-Streak V8 engine
was introduced and enlarged for the Bonneville to 347ci. Then, for
extra horsepower, a Rochester fuel-injection system was added to
the package. Pontiac never published the horsepower rating, but it
was said to develop 315hp. The huge convertible did 0-60 mph in 8.1
seconds. Unfortunately, only 630 were built, so few drivers
experienced this top-of-the-line Bonneville. The cars were only
available in white, with blue or red inserts matching the interiors
and the convertible tops. This beauty is Kenya White with Fontaine
Blue inserts and a Sky Blue convertible top. To complete the
package, all of the convertibles were fully equipped with power
steering and brakes, power windows, power top and signal-seeking
radio. GM optional skirts were added to this beauty. This car has
benefited from a body-off restoration a number of years ago, and
still shows extremely well, testifying to the quality of the work
done. The mechanical systems perform as would be expected in a
complete restoration. Automatic transmission. From the John
Staluppi Cars of Dreams Collection.
