Vehicle Description
Gorgeous restoration in fantastic colors. Buckets, console, power
windows, 8-lug wheels. Freshly rebuilt transmission, new exhaust,
shocks, brakes, tires. Everything works, drives beautifully.
Excellent full-sized ragtop ready to cruise. The cowl tag says it
was originally code Q, Gulfstream Aqua, but we can find no trace of
it today so it was a comprehensive job that involved full
disassembly. Along the way, it was straightened and smoothed to be
worthy of the glossy black finish and we can find no obvious signs
of rust repair or previous accident damage so it was likely a very
nice car to begin with. Check out the laser-sharp crease that runs
the length of the quarter panels, the excellent panel gaps, and the
deep gloss of the finish itself. That kind of work doesn't come
easy or cheap, especially on a color change job. There is plenty of
chrome-after all, this was the Pontiac flagship-and it appears to
be a combination of excellent original and restored components.
Note that the especially difficult pieces like the finned insert
below the trunk and the rocker moldings are in excellent condition.
It has been driven a bit since it was finished, but the overall
presentation is still quite good. The interior was also aqua, so
you know that everything that's maroon today is new: seat covers,
carpets, dash pad, door panels, and all the little details that
make these cars so special inside. The two-tone Morrokide
upholstery was unique to Pontiac and looks spectacular and
virtually new with negligivle wear since it was finished. Buckets
and a console are relatively rare in a full-sized luxury car and
the two-tone steering wheel is still just as gorgeous as it was 55
years ago. You'll note that the original clock has been replaced by
a tiny tachometer, which is an awesome addition that looks so right
most folks will think the factory built it that way. There's also
the traditional GM vacuum gauge down on the center console,
ostensibly designed to help save fuel but in a car like this, did
anyone even care? There's also a functional AM radio with working
power antenna, power windows all around, and a remote mirror out
there on the front fender. Everything works properly, including the
white power convertible top, which powers itself down with the
touch of a button and stows under a matching maroon boot. The trunk
is also beautifully finished with correct maroon mats and an
ultra-rare 8-lug spare wheel. The Bonneville was available with
Pontiac's biggest and most powerful engine, the 389 cubic inch V8
that would become legendary under the hood of the GTO. In 1964
Bonneville guise, it makes 303 horsepower inhaling through a
4-barrel carburetor, and its reliability is legendary. Rebuilt to
stock specs, it starts easily and idles smoothly, offering just a
modest V8 burble from the new dual exhaust system. It was also
detailed with Pontiac Turquoise paint, a correct air cleaner
assembly, and lots of new components throughout. On the road, it
pulls easily at almost any speed and provides the kind of smooth
torque that you'd expect from the Excitement Division's most
expensive model. The undercarriage is also tidy and clean, showing
some modest signs of use but also offering proof that it's led an
easy life. Check out the ultra-clean floors, rebuilt front
suspension, new brake components, fresh shocks, and the exhaust
system that uses two mufflers per side for just the right sound.
The 4-speed Jetaway automatic transmission was rebuilt just last
year at a cost of nearly $4000 and with 2.69 gears in back it's
just a fantastic long-distance cruiser. There's a new gas tank
hanging in back, so no hassles there, and Pontiac's legendary 8-lug
wheels included some of the best brakes of the period, giving the
full-sized Bonneville the moves of a much lighter vehicle. Of
course, the 8-lug wheels are also beautiful and these are fitted
with 215/75/14 whitewall radials for a correct period look.
Documentation is excellent, including the original build sheet,
reproduction window sticker, owner's manual, and a full PHS
package, plus receipts for all the recent work. Full-sized Pontiacs
remain at the top of many collectors' wish lists, and the
Bonneville represents one of the best all-around choices. Gorgeous,
fun to drive, surprisingly quick, and luxurious enough to drive
every day. It's the kind of car that you'll look forward to driving
and that you'll always be proud to have sitting in your garage.
Call today! Harwood Motors recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
