1964 Pontiac Bonneville
You’ve seen cars like this 1964 Pontiac Bonneville tucked into garages in your neighborhood. You crane your neck when you’re out in the country, trying to peer into barns on old farms. You have an elderly aunt who bought hers new and is still driving it today. 
Pontiac introduced the Bonneville as a limited-production, high-performance, fuel-injected two-door hardtop, giving the world just a taste of what they would produce in the next few years. The legendary Wide-Track suspension system came in 1959, earning Pontiac new respect among the performance-loving public and the admiration of the motoring press as well, as Motor Trend magazine bestowed its coveted “Car of the Year” award on the Pontiac Division that same year.
The 1964 Pontiac Bonneville received a minor facelift from the previous year, gone were large side body moldings, giving it a much cleaner side profile. The grill was also restyled and appeared deeper set using three large horizontal bars. The Bonneville badges were brought back from the earlier 1962 Pontiac Bonneville versions and were added to the front fenders, eliminating the Bonneville words from the previous year.
The Bonneville continued to offer many standard features including Courtesy Lamps, Padded Dash, Extra Rear Seat Foam Cushions and many other options not available as standard on other Pontiac Models.
A nicely detailed engine bay houses Pontiac’s veritable 389 V-8 engine with four-barrel carburetor, providing ample power and effortless cruising. The consignor states this car is properly sorted and ready to drive and enjoy.
GM nailed it with the Bonneville’s interior, a combination of full-sized luxury and just a hint of performance, the exact right combination for the young executive with a family. The brocade fabric is comfortable and in excellent condition, with button-tufted bench seats and armrests for front and rear passengers. A few well-chosen woodgrain appliques warm up the blue interior and they work well with the sparkling shiny trim on the dash, highlighting the Bonneville’s “executive express” status.
A trio of gauges is angled towards the driver, just above the original AM radio that’s still fully functional. In addition, there’s a second AM/FM/CD stereo head unit stashed under the dash that’s probably more appropriate to today’s driver. Power windows are another nice feature, particularly in a pillarless hardtop, givng it a sleek look on the roll. The trunk is positively massive and it sure looks like it still holds the original mat, along with a full-sized spare and jack assembly.
With handsome good looks, excellent power and braking, room for six, a cavernous trunk, and a host of luxury amenities, this beautifully maintained, good-handling Wide-Track Pontiac is one of the most useable and enjoyable full-size cars to own from the era.
By 1964, Pontiac had been introducing smart-looking vehicles for some time, their interiors and exteriors styled very handsomely, resonating the vibe of a new era, one that strove to leave the chrome-laden ‘50s behind in a cloud of dust and introduce a sharper, cleaner look with performance as a cornerstone. This Bonneville hugely demonstrates that philosophy and is just itching to hit the road.
