1962 Pontiac Bonneville Description
1962 Pontiac Bonneville, white over burgundy 2dr, HO 389 4brl hydramatic auto, very original overall and well maintained.
Car is super clean, solid, original and rust free through-out. Not some typical midwest rustbucket.Driven regularly, runs and drives great! Turnkey and drive anywhere. Bought with 60k, odometer now shows 81k...believed to be original.Bought from original owner family (see pic)Upper half original paint, lower paint done in the late 70's/ early 80's. Had some repair in rear quarters at that time, now showing a little age. Some patina on top body half, shines and presents great. Roof has great paint and shines well. All original colors.Interior mostly original and in very good condition. Driver's seat bottom repaired, split in rear seat. Everything works except clock and radio.Lowered with lowering springs in front, rear airbags w/ manual valve and gauge in engine bay. Raise for load/towing or as needed. New 14x7 Cragars w/knockoffs and 205/75-14 Hankook H724 this whitewalls. Have factory steel wheels. Autometer vintage look tachometer. Vintage yellow fog lights in grille. Bellflower tips.Runs and drives awesome, has been to car shows all across the midwest and as a weekend/daily driver (nice weather) over the last many years.
Parts replaced/work done in last 8 years
- NOS Copper Radiator
- Fresh coolant and thermostat
- belts
- plugs/wires/cap/rotor/air filter
- NLA rear trans mount converted
- front and rear shocks/air bag system
- Ball joints
- upper and lower control arm bushings and cross shafts
- sway bar bushings
- tierods and drag link
- Front and rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders, hardware, hoses, original drums turned (in great shape),
- upgraded brake booster with dual circuit master cylinder
Car has always been kept well tuned, run on premium with lead additive. Oil changes done with correct high zinc oil. Slight seep in rear main. Runs excellent, pulls hard, cruise smooth and cool.
Time to pass this car on the next caretaker...drive as is and break necks, or great candidate to restore to original. Either way, an amazing Pontiac that turns heads whereever it goes...and a blast to drive.
No warranty, car sold as is. Buyer responsible for all shipping and transportation.