1957 Pontiac Bonneville

1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible - Fuel-Injected - 1 of 630 In 1957, Pontiac set out to build a car that would definitively showcase the brand's performance credentials and luxury aspirations, accomplishing both goals with the release of the legendary Bonneville. Pontiac built only 630 Bonnevilles for the 1957 model year - one allocated to each Pontiac dealer across the country - making this one of the rarest and most exclusive American production cars of the entire 1950s. The Bonneville was priced at more than twice the cost of the brand's previous Star Chief convertible, a deliberate strategy designed to demonstrate that this car was meant to epitomize luxury, performance, and exclusivity at the absolute pinnacle of the Pontiac lineup. It represented the brand's bold declaration that Pontiac belonged in the conversation alongside America's most prestigious nameplates. Like each of the 630 Bonnevilles built in 1957, this car is equipped with the rare and significant 347ci/315hp fuel-injected V8 - one of the earliest applications of factory fuel injection in any American production automobile. The fuel injection system was cutting-edge technology for 1957, placing the Bonneville firmly in the same advanced-engineering company as the legendary fuel-injected Corvettes of the same era. This is genuine pioneering hardware, and finding a properly restored, functioning fuel-injected '57 Bonneville today is an extraordinary opportunity. The luxury appointments are equally impressive and reflect the Bonneville's no-compromise positioning. The car features power steering, power brakes, the Wonderbar self-seeking radio, electric power antenna, premium leather interior over eight-way power seats, and a power-operated convertible top. Every one of these features was at the absolute leading edge of American automotive luxury in 1957, and together they delivered an ownership experience unmatched by anything else wearing a Pontiac badge. The result of a comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration, this Bonneville shows better than new - a testament to the quality of the restoration and the careful preservation that has followed. Finished in striking Kenyan White complemented by the gorgeous Bonneville Red and White interior, the car is absolutely stunning from every angle. The color combination perfectly captures the optimism and exuberance of late-1950s American automotive design. For the serious collector seeking one of the rarest, most historically significant, and most beautifully presented 1957 American convertibles available anywhere, this fuel-injected Bonneville delivers on every measure. Come see it at Motor City Classic Cars in Vero Beach, FL. Unless stated otherwise, mileage shown on the odometer is exempt and unknown if original. ----...