motoringicons Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 (edited) SOLD! Thanks. PRICE REDUCED AGAIN TO 24,500.00 This 1961 Pontiac Bonneville Two Door Hardtop was purchased by the current owner in 1999. When he bought this desirable Pontiac, it was a well preserved and solid car that had just been given a thorough, cosmetic restoration. Upon close inspection, this was always a solid and well preserved car. There is some minimal evidence of light body work on the sills beneath the doors, but it is hardly noticeable unless you really get up close. It was done prior to being purchased in 1999 and still remains in excellent condition. The body lines are crisp and clear throughout. The overall fit and finnish is extremely impressive. This car looks great from all angles. Underneath, the floor pans, trunk pan, door bottoms, etc tell the story that that was always a well cared for car. The underneath of the car still retains much of its original paint and the floor pans are crisp. Nothing is being hidden or covered up. The exterior paint was probably redone about 20 years ago. Today, it still shows extremely well. There are a few tiny imperfections that could be easily removed if desired, but they really are not very noticeable. The paint has an excellent and consistent overall gloss. The chrome and stainless trim is extremely nice. The interior is likely to be mostly original. The seats and door panels appear to be original. They are extremely clean and well preserved. The carpets have been replaced. The dashboard is extremely clean and all of the gauges are crisp and clear. The windows roll up smoothly and seal well. Under the hood, the engine bay is clean and presentable. The heads have been recently removed and completely rebuilt with hardened valve seats. The engine starts and runs great. The automatic transmission has also been recently rebuilt and shifts smoothly. The power brakes and steering have been serviced and operate with precision. The lights, gauges, horn, wipers, interior lights, etc all function properly. This car runs down the road smoothly and assertively with no creaks, rattle or groans. It really flies down the highway effortlessly. The car is equipped with a set of desirable, 8 Lug wheels which have been fitted newer tires. A set of standard wheels and hubcaps are included as well as a set of correct set of accessory remote outside mirrors. This scarce and desirable Pontiac "bubble top" has always been mechanically and cosmetically maintained. It has been regularly used and has never sat idle during the last 19 years. It is certainly ready to show or drive with confidence. It is being sold with a clear and current Michigan title. Priced attractively at 37,500.00. Located near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Please contact me at 734-730-4274 or email at: motoringicons@hotmail.com to schedule a test drive and inspection. I have over 120 detailed photos I will gladly email to any interested parties. Thank you very much. Edited May 30, 2019 by motoringicons (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 That is a pretty car, great color too! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 THANK YOU for calling it what it is, a HARDTOP. That bubble top crap drives me nuts....... 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Thanks, cahartley. When I think of a "bubble top" I think of some of the great custom show cars of the 1960s, not a production car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
real61ss Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 On 10/19/2018 at 11:30 PM, cahartley said: THANK YOU for calling it what it is, a HARDTOP. That bubble top crap drives me nuts....... Officially its a Sport Coupe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Hard to believe this car has not sold yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs455 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I can’t believe this car is still for sale. I have a full garage or otherwise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 As others have said, I'm amazed this car hasn't sold. I still remember, as a twelve-year-old, when I had my first look (in LIFE magazine) at the '61 Pontiacs in the fall of 1960, and it was love at first sight! I know this isn't much consolation to a seller who's not getting any action, but if I had room for another car, I would be all over this. Love the car, love the color, love the bubble-top. Someone out there has to feel the same way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I too am surprised that this Bonneville hasn't been sold. The price is no where near what a restoration would cost. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarNucopia Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Nice car. I can't get over how long the rear quarter-panel, overhang and trunk are. Pure Americana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 FINAL PRICE REDUCTION: 24,500.00. If you have been looking for a good, honest car that is ready to use and enjoy, this is a heckuva deal. It is genuinely ready to drive and enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Agreed, this is a great looking car at a fair price. Several years ago, after a lengthy search through all of Van Kaufman & Art Fitzpatrick's works for General Motors, I finally settled on this '61 Bonneville to grace the wall of my mid-century themed office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebowski Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 On 10/19/2018 at 11:30 PM, cahartley said: THANK YOU for calling it what it is, a HARDTOP. That bubble top crap drives me nuts....... Did you see how he has it listed in the Detroit Craigslist? 1961 Pontiac 2DR Hardtop/Bubble Top Restored Ready to Show or Drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Wow. What is really surprising is that Pontiac post war collector-geeks consider these 61 bubbletop Pontiacs some of the most desirable. You see shells of 61 Pontiac bubbletops in poor condition for $5000 to $7000 requiring $100,000 of restoration. The only thing I can think of here is the Pontiac geeks want the speed gee gaws like tri power and perhaps bucket seats. They also "somewhat" prefer the Catalinas. For my money, this is it! 1st, it has the 8 lug wheelset. 2nd, as others have noted - the colors are phenomenal. White washes out on these, black is too dark. Red is perfect. Time to go to ebay. For whatever reason, the buyers must not know about this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Yowza, that's nice! For anyone who's interested in this car, I know where there's a parts car in the city where I live - '61 2 door bubble top. You can PM me. Doesn't look like this pretty car needs any parts, but some people like to be prepared. The frame of the parts car is rusted extensively, so I would categorize it as "unrestorable" . Amazing how much some of the Chevy guys love early 60's Impalas when GM made spectacular cars like this at the same time. Edited May 22, 2019 by JamesR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dep5 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 If you have no real interest, or nothing good to add, WHY RUN YOUR MOUTH? I think some people just post to see their post numbers increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ols car dog Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Dep5, I can't quite figure out who or what your beef is about. It sure looks likes a fine car to me. Maybe you can explain it so we can understand what upset you so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoringicons Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Finally SOLD! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 Excellent. I loved looking at the HD photos. Whoever buys this beauty hopefully will drive it and experience 1961 all over again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted May 31, 2019 Share Posted May 31, 2019 Congrats to the seller and buyer. Glad this thread was revived so we could all enjoy the great photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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