After a redesign in 1959, all of General Motors’ full-size cars got a styling tweak in 1960. And, in most cases, it was an improvement (like with the Chevy Impala or the Pontiac Bonneville). The seller has a 1960 Bonney Sport Coupe, referred to as a “Bubble Top” in some circles (the 4-door hardtop was nicknamed the “Flat Top”). This white coupe has been in a corner of a barn for 40 years, so a complete restoration is likely. Located in Rockville, Illinois, this big boat is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $7,000. Thanks go to T.J. for the tip!
The Bonneville debuted as a special model in 1957 and became a regular Pontiac fixture in 1959. It was the senior car to the Catalina and rode on a longer wheelbase for better comfort for passengers. And these cars introduced “Wide Track” to buyers who may have experienced better handling due to the extra two inches between the front and rear wheels. The Sport Coupe was second to the Sport Sedan in sales in 1960, with 24,000 copies finding homes. My uncle owned one of these land yachts, but it was the “Flat Top.”
If this Poncho could talk, it probably has an interesting story to tell. It was parked in a barn in 1986, which also has some other metal inhabitants. Its 389 cubic inch V8 has frozen up after being stored for four decades. It’s covered with layer upon layer of dust, and at least one tire has zero air in it. The only rust the seller mentions is the driver’s side rocker panel, but you shouldn’t be surprised if you discover more.
We’re told the frame and floors are “decent,” which implies there is at least some crusty matter to be found. The driver’s side window must have been left down for many moons, as the seats are covered with dirt and dust. The upholstery below all that may be okay once you clean things up some more, but the carpeting is probably a goner. If you’re looking for one of these B-body GMs to restore, perhaps this one should be a candidate.
An actual barn find ! and a sweet find at that !
Looks solid and interiors nice too, id love to clean it and get it running, the before and after would be so saticfying.
Its finds like these that make me love Barn Finds =)
Maybe the engine can be “un-stuck” without too much trouble. Those had the high compression 389 (10.75:1) and could rip.
In the late 80s I had a ’60 Catalina 4-door hardtop. The sales term for those was actually “vista hardtop” given the wrap around rear window. This was also the last year for those, having been first offered in ’59. Anyway mine ran and drove great! I bet the Bonnie featured here was a stunner when new with its short roof/long body. I hope this one’s restorable.
Rockville, Illinois….likely lots of rust, a locked up engine, and a messy interior. Once again, asking price is ridiculous for this mess. 1960 was the only year they went away from the split grill.
Has a clean title,More then I can say for the car,A couple of hours cleaning a little bit would go a long way.
Maybe half the asking price.
These days everyone thinks that old car in the Barn is worth 10K
My dad bought one these new. White over a metallic dark red. Sweet looking car. Unfortunately we didn’t have it long as a dishonest builder didn’t pay him for the work he did. The replacement was a 1961 VW convertible, also red. Nice little car but quite a change from the Pontiac. He towed a Scotty travel trailer with the VW. I think the dust on this car would be worth a couple grand in some circles…
can’t get on f/b to see the pics but from what’s here this is 3500.00 piece. needs a lot and parts for these are not cheap
I agree while this is a future collectible and could be worth quite a bit of money…its quite scary, pictures of the body are scarce, not running this car could easily become a money pit I know I’ve bought cars similar to this not running and buying them without driving them be aware u are in for many unpleasant surprises. Would never do that again and putting out 7 k is no easy thing either, would be a better deal to pick up considerably cheaper, but some of us are stubborn and will have to learn the hard way???