1964 Pontiac Bonneville

The 1964 Pontiac Bonneville presented here is an exceptional, open-checkbook restoration executed to recreate the sellers family car, an iconic land yacht remembered for teaching him to drive. The Bonneville embodies Pontiacs peak full-size performance-luxury era, featuring its original drivetrain, desirable 8-lug aluminum wheels, and a complete color-change restoration performed to concours-caliber cosmetic standards. The Pontiac offers strong mechanical integrity, excellent road manners, and thoughtful modernization discretely integrated to preserve originality. This is a standout example ideal for regional showing, weekend cruising, and long-distance touring. Originally sourced in Texas after an extensive nationwide search, the Pontiac was selected for its outstanding structural condition and clean foundation. The seller purchased the car in honor of his mothers original Bonneville and embarked on a full restoration that ultimately exceeded $70,000 in parts and labor. The current owner commissioned Rex and Restorations of Tempe, Arizonaprior to Rexs retirementto complete a bare-metal repaint in the original factory color combination remembered from his childhood. The Pontiac retains its original drivetrain and has been actively enjoyed, including participation in the Copperstate 1000 rally. The provenance reflects enthusiastic ownership, high-cost craftsmanship, and a commitment to authenticity. The light blue exterior of the Bonneville now presents in outstanding condition following a full strip-to-metal restoration. The prior burgundy-and-black color scheme was professionally converted to match the original familial specification, with replacement of any panel that failed to meet Rexs standards. The light cream convertible top is in very good condition and working order. All brightwork was sent out for premium replating; when the chromework returned merely very good, Rex rejected the results and sent the complete trim set to a second plating shop to achieve the desired quality. The final presentation is exceptional, with crisp bodylines, brilliant chrome, and the highly sought-after factory 8-lug wheels, a rare and functional upgrade originally engineered by GM to reduce brake fade through enhanced cooling and integrated fin design. Inside, the Pontiac displays a completely renewed cabin completed in white leather with a gentle patina consistent with careful use, complemented by matching door panels and blue rolled-pile carpeting in good condition with light localized wear near the drivers footwell. The steering wheel was sent to California for a dedicated $1,200 restoration, returning as a two-spoke steering wheel with clear acrylic elements and semi-circular horn ring with the correct sheen and factory contours. This is paired with a woodgrain-accented dash and a 120-mph horizontal-sweep speedometer. The interior successfully blends authenticity with hidden modern comfort: custom-molded kick-panel speakers, a concealed subwoofer under the front bench, and a hidden stereo head that tucks beneath the dash, all paired with a wireless puck remote to preserve the period-correct dashboard appearance. The seller personally rebuilt the factory clock with a quartz movement to maintain visual originality while improving functionality. The overall cabin feel is elegant, accurate to period, and exceptionally well finished. Powering the Bonneville is its original factory drivetrain, known for smooth torque delivery and reliable highway performance. The 389 cubic inch V8 engine paired with a Hydra-Matic 3-speed automatic transmission and column shift runs strongly and the car drives confidently, qualities proven during its participation in the Copperstate 1000 rally. The Pontiac features power steering, power drum brakes, and dual exhaust. The rare 8-lug wheel-and-brake system enhances brake cooling and reduces fade on long descents or spirited touring. The mechanical systems have benefited from consistent care and thoughtful restora