Found on Barrett-Jackson23 photos1961 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible
Specifications
- Year
- 1961
- Make / Model
- Pontiac Bonneville
- Trim
- Convertible
- Engine
- 389 CID 8-cylinder
- Exterior color
- Red
- Interior color
- Red/Silver/White
Description
This 1961 Pontiac Bonneville convertible is powered by a rebuilt 389ci V-8 engine topped with a Carter four-barrel carburetor, mated to a rebuilt four-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The cooling system has been upgraded with an aluminum radiator. The car is equipped with power steering and power front disc brakes. The professional frame-on restoration, completed in 2018, included a bare-metal, trim-off respray in Mandalay Red and rechromed bumpers and trim. The car rides on 17-inch Boyd Coddington five-spoke wheels mounted with Michelin tires, which were installed in February 2026, and it has a power-operated white soft-top with a glass rear window. The interior was reupholstered in red, white and silver vinyl and features power windows. An aftermarket temperature gauge is located to the right of the steering column. The heater core is functional, and the venting option brings heat into the cabin, although the blower motor has been removed. The fuel gauge is inoperative. According to the seller, short warm-up is required after a prolonged cold start. Service performed in 2026 included installation of a replacement starter, water pump, thermostat, fuel pump, speedometer cable, headlight dimmer switch, oil pan and transmission pan gaskets, and heater hoses. The sale includes recent service records.
