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$159,995
1957 Pontiac Bonneville
Price:
$159,995
Financing:
Summary:
Used 1957 Pontiac Bonneville 219 miles
Location:
Rogers, MN
Description:
This 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is an absolute beauty andloaded with fantastic options! Starting in the middle of 1956 andcontinuing through September, the Pontiac Motor Division of GeneralMotors was undergoing a changing of the guard, so to speak, withnumerous soon-to-be influential leadership changes taking placefrom the top on down. Famed automotive executive Semon "Buckie"Knudson was appointed as Pontiac's General Manager in July 1956.Then in September 1956, Elliott M. "Pete" Estes was named Pontiac'sChief Engineer and John Z. Delorean (yes, that Delorean) was tappedto lead Pontiac's Advanced Engineering department. With Knudson,Estes, and Delorean at the reigns, Pontiac began to lean into aperformance-oriented tilt that would shape the GM marque for theyears to come. The first performance-oriented model was announcedon December 2, 1956-a fuel injected convertible known as the StarChief Custom Bonneville Convertible that was named for the famousBonneville Salt Flats raceway that was the site of numerous landspeed records. When the Bonneville made its eventual showroom debuton January 11, 1957, it was released as a limited edition "dealeruse only" model. In addition to Pontiac's new performance-orientedtilt in 1957, Buckie Knudson's influence extended to Pontiac's newmodern design and style. Known as "Star Flight" styling, Knudson'snew '57 Pontiacs were significantly influenced by America'sinfatuation with the aerospace industry and the Space Race. Likelythe most identifiable Star Flight style change was the Knudson'sremoval of "Silver Streak" hood bands which, adorned Pontiac hoods,in some form, since 1935. In addition to the removal of the SilverStreaks, the 1957 Pontiacs received all-new front end treatmentincluding a flatter, more modern-looking hood mounted above a newmassive chrome bumper and grille. New missile-shaped side trim wasadded to all Pontiac lines in 1957 as well. In the rear, the '57tail fin design was flatter but also longer, which gave a morepronounced look. The new-look '57 Pontiac taillights werecompletely restyled now sporting an immense amount of chrome and a"V" shaped profile. When new, the 1957 Bonnevilles had a factoryMSRP of nearly $6,000 which was nearly double the price of thestandard Star Chief convertibles. In total, a mere 630 BonnevilleConvertibles were produced which makes this particular examplequite a rare piece of American automotive history. Powering this'57 Bonneville is a Fuel Injected 347 Cubic Inch V8 engine that wassaid to have created a whopping 315 horsepower when new. The 347Fuelie V8 is backed by a Hydro-Flight Hydra-Matic AutomaticTransmission that makes this extremely rare 50s convertible an easycar for anybody to take for a spin around the block. Exhaust exitsthe Fuel Injected Pontiac powerplant via a dual through-bumperexhaust system that generates a wonderful throaty sound out therear. Being that the Bonneville sat atop the Pontiac hierarchy in1957, this car comes absolutely loaded with options! With powersteering, turning this 4,000+ pound performance beast is almosteffortless and you can squeeze into a tight space at the local carshow or drive-in with ease. Power brakes are another welcomefeature of this Bonneville since it makes stopping much easierespecially with all of that extra horsepower under the hood. Thewhite vinyl power convertible top is in wonderful condition and iteasily goes up and down with the simple pull or push of a buttonmounted neatly under the dash. Riding on a set of wide whitewallbias-ply tires, each paired with a deluxe Pontiac full wheelcover,this '57 Bonneville Convertible exudes the high style of aquintessential 50s cruiser. The chrome and brightwork around theexterior of this Pontiac Bonneville is in excellent condition andadds to the eye-catching look of this convertible. The exterior hasbeen correctly refinished in a beautiful two-tone paint schemeconsisting of Kenya Ivory and Bonneville Red, just how this carcame when it rolled off the factory line back in 1957. The interioron this 1957 Bonneville Convertible is outstanding! The front andrear bench seats have been correctly reupholstered in Red and Ivorytwo-tone leather. The interior on this Bonneville also comes loadedwith creature comforts! Power windows are a welcome addition onthis Bonneville so you don't have to work too hard cranking downthe windows on a gorgeous summer day. An 8-way power adjustablefront seat is also a wonderful addition so that you can ensure thatyou'll be cruising in comfort. This Bonneville is also equippedwith a switch-operated power antenna which is another cool fiftiesera novelty. The padded dash, upholstered door panels, carpetingand steering wheel are all in great shape and appear to be in theirstock configuration. The instrument cluster is outfitted with a 120MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, battery gauge, oil pressuregauge, and fuel gauge. The dash is finished with the heatercontrols, a clock, and a push-button Wonderbar AM radio. Whetheryou're buying your first classic car or you're adding to yourexisting collection of classic Pontiacs, this 1957 PontiacBonneville Convertible would make an excellent choice. GiveEllingson's a call today at 763-428-XXXX! *Fuel Injected 347 Cu. In. V8*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission*Power Brakes*Power Steering*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top*Correct Kenya Ivory/Bonneville Red Exterior*Correct Red/Ivory Leather Interior*Power Windows*Power Seat*Power Antenna*Stock Instrumentation*Odometer Reads: 219 MilesIf an inaccurate automobile price is inadvertently listed on thisWebsite, Seller reserves the right to NOT honor the erroneousprice. For more information and a current list of vehicles, call763-428-XXXX.
Body Type:
Convertible
Transmission:
Automatic Transmission
For sale by:
Private Party
Features:
Clock, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Power Windows
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