Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this very special 1962 Pontiac
Bonneville convertible. This PHS-documented Bonneville is optioned
with a Tri-Power 389 cubic inch V8, 4-speed manual transmission,
heavy duty brakes with 8-lug wheels, bucket seats with console,
dual exhaust, deluxe radio, power steering and tinted glass - a
rare and desirable spec. Finished in correct Cameo Ivory over red
leather interior and in largely un-restored / survivor
condition.
Its long-term owner was transferred overseas in the mid 1980s, and
this car and another 1962 Pontiac (a Star Chief offered separately)
were placed in a corporate storage facility in middle Georgia. It
was stored properly - inside, covered and on jack stands. It was
drained of fluids except for oil and the owner would return yearly
to oil the cylinders and turn the engine by hand; he even chocked
the clutch linkage so the disk wouldn't get stuck to the flywheel.
It remained in the same corner of the same warehouse for 35 years
until our recent acquisition.
Recommissioning work in our shop consisted of a fuel pump rebuild,
fuel tank cleaned and lined, brake master cylinder and front wheels
cylinders, original radiator repair and cleaning, full tune up,
fluids, tires, convertible top pump replacement and more. The front
end was rebuilt just prior to being put in storage, so suspension
and steering items are essentially new. It is now running and
driving beautifully - the 389 is very smooth and nearly silent at
idle, but dig into the throttle and open up the three two-barrel
carbs and it pulls like a freight train. Lights, wipers, gauges and
even the original Delco AM radio are working properly; the clock is
inop.
We believe that this Bonneville had one repaint in the 1970s or
early 1980s - it was done to a nice standard and remains in very
presentable condition. The car is in otherwise beautifully
preserved original condition. Original leather seating surfaces
remain soft, the wood applique on the dash is in good condition,
the beautiful console between the bucket seats looks fantastic and
the houses the working tachometer. The body is straight and looks
good underneath, the doors close nicely with good gaps and the
original chrome is in good condition. It won second place at the
P.O.C.I. Georgia chapter car show at Boomershine Pontiac in 1981
and is largely in that same condition as it was 40 years ago. A
trunk full of NOS and spare parts and an original 1962 owner's
manual are included.
PHS documentation shows that out of all of 1962 Bonneville
production, across the different body styles offered, only 2565
examples were produced with code 10B special equipment 318hp 389
3-2bbl with manual transmission. Ready to be shown or driven and
turns heads wherever it goes. For more information about this 1962
Pontiac Bonneville Convertible for sale at Motorcar Studio in
Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.
