This 1966 Pontiac Bonneville is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching 389ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Burgundy with a white vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this classic hardtop is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, service manuals, Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation, a copy of the original bill of sale, receipts, spare parts, and British Columbia registration.
Highlights
- Underwent full restoration in 1999
- Power options include steering and brakes
- PHS documentation and a copy of the bill of sale is included
Ownership History
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: British Columbia
EXTERIOR
- Burgundy paint
- White vinyl top
- Remote driver-side chrome mirror
- Chrome brightwork
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 14-inch steel wheels
- 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires
INTERIOR
- Black vinyl upholstery
- Woodgrain trim
- Bucket seats
- Factory air conditioning (inoperable)
- Power steering
- Tilt steering column
- Rear seat speaker
- AM radio (inoperable)
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Battery
- Clock (inoperable)
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 74,911 miles
- Title reads mileage-exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 389ci V8
- 325 horsepower
- 10.5:1 compression ratio
- Four-barrel carburetor
Transmission
- Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Service History Highlights
- Reportedly original engine and transmission were rebuilt to the original specs in 1999
- Vehicle received an oil change and mechanical inspection in spring of 2024
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- 2.53 gears
- Power drum brakes
- MagnaFlow dual exhaust system
TRIM TAG DECODER
- DATE, 04A - First week of April, 1966
- STYLE, 6237 - Two-door hardtop coupe
- PLANT, BC - Southgate, CA
- TRIM 554 - Black vinyl upholstery
- PAINT, N1 - Burgundy with white vinyl top
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Surface rust seen on the body (small bubbles), trunk floor, and undercarriage components
- Rust visible on the tailpipe tips
- Antenna is missing
- Minor scratches are seen in the paint and on the bumpers
- Visible silicone edges around the edges of vinyl top
- Headliner and package tray are damaged
- Replacement parts included with sale
- Dash is cracked in several places
- Driver-seat has splits in it
- Minor pitting seen on rearview mirror
- Miniscule amount of oil leakage around the rear seal of the engine
- Cracking in wood paneling on driver-side of dash near the edge
- Cracks are visible on the steering wheel emblem cover
- Hood insulation is torn and frayed
- Tires are over 10 years old
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Owner's manual
- Service manuals
- Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation
- Copy of the original bill of sale
- Receipts
- Almost all of the service and restoration receipts
- Spare parts
- Including factory air conditioning components
