1966 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1966 Pontiac Bonneville is powered by a reportedly numbers-matching 389ci V8 mated to a three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Finished in Burgundy with a white vinyl top over a black vinyl interior, this classic hardtop is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, service manuals, Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation, a copy of the original bill of sale, receipts, spare parts, and British Columbia registration.

Highlights

• Underwent full restoration in 1999
• Power options include steering and brakes
• PHS documentation and a copy of the bill of sale is included 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: British Columbia 

EXTERIOR

• Burgundy paint 
• White vinyl top 
• Remote driver-side chrome mirror 
• Chrome brightwork 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch steel wheels 
  • Pontiac wheel covers 
• 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires 

INTERIOR

• Black vinyl upholstery 
• Woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats 
• Factory air conditioning (inoperable)
• Power steering 
• Tilt steering column
• Rear seat speaker 
• AM radio (inoperable)

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • Battery
  • Clock (inoperable)
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 74,911 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 389ci V8
  • 325 horsepower 
  • 10.5:1 compression ratio 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 

Service History Highlights 

• Reportedly original engine and transmission were rebuilt to the original specs in 1999
• Vehicle received an oil change and mechanical inspection in spring of 2024

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• 2.53 gears 
• Power drum brakes 
• MagnaFlow dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• DATE, 04A - First week of April, 1966
• STYLE, 6237 - Two-door hardtop coupe 
• PLANT, BC - Southgate, CA 
• TRIM 554 - Black vinyl upholstery
• PAINT, N1 - Burgundy with white vinyl top 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Surface rust seen on the body (small bubbles), trunk floor, and undercarriage components 
• Rust visible on the tailpipe tips 
• Antenna is missing
• Minor scratches are seen in the paint and on the bumpers 
• Visible silicone edges around the edges of vinyl top
• Headliner and package tray are damaged
  • Replacement parts included with sale 
• Dash is cracked in several places
• Driver-seat has splits in it 
• Minor pitting seen on rearview mirror
• Miniscule amount of oil leakage around the rear seal of the engine 
• Cracking in wood paneling on driver-side of dash near the edge 
• Cracks are visible on the steering wheel emblem cover 
• Hood insulation is torn and frayed 
• Tires are over 10 years old  

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner's manual
• Service manuals 
• Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation 
• Copy of the original bill of sale 
• Receipts
  • Almost all of the service and restoration receipts  
• Spare parts
  • Including factory air conditioning components