I’m a softy for 1960 Pontiacs. My dad owned a ’60 Catalina “flat top” Vista, Uncle Peewee had a ’60 4-door Star Chief, and I even bought a ’60 Catalina Sports Coupe from my twin brother back in the 90s. I can’t recall seeing many ’60 Pontiac station wagons even as a kid, especially a top-of-the-line Bonneville. There can’t be many original ones out there like this one.
Here’s one cool-looking ’60 Bonneville Custom Safari survivor that’s far from perfect but looks solid and has a lot of potential. It also has ties to the 1960 Pikes Peak Race (there are photos of this wagon at the summit with a race car in tow, along with documents, registrations, and other neat stuff). Located in Absecon, New Jersey, this Wide-Track long roof is for sale here on eBay with a starting bid of $15,000.
We don’t know a lot about the history of this Pontiac or what it’s been up to after hiking to Pikes Peak in 1960. The seller is selling it for a friend who has too many projects and doesn’t have time to enjoy the car. Overall, the exterior looks pretty good for its age. Finished in Shelltone Ivory with a Fairway Green roof (I like how the front half is ribbed), the white paint isn’t perfect and has peeled off in some spots, primarily on the passenger front door and underneath the rear driver’s tail light. There’s also some bubbling up on the rocker panels, but the photos don’t show any major rust on the body.
My Dad had one just like this,only it was
beige,with a copper roof,& a vinyl interior.I remember
the cold,uncomfortable seats in the Winter,& sticking
to them in the Summer.And,of course,no A/C.
That said,these are nice looking cars.
This is rare and is a new favorite wagon for me. The green interior and condition make me want to sit in it now.
How many wagons had a sedan B pillar and 5 doors?
Love this era Pontiacs as well. My grandfather had a Pontiac dealership in Athens GA from 53-68 and I still have display models for alot of the models. Such classic lines and nice to see one that hasnt been hacked up
If you have dealer models,those can be very valuable,if they’re in good condition. I wish that I had one of my 1961 Bonneville convertible.
Absolutely Bill, I am missing the ’61 lineup since the collection got split up years ago.
Is pretty solid ’55-59 and then ’64-65 for the ones i got including some Ramblers and Buicks. I think my favorite is the ’59 Bonneville in green
LS swap , air ride , 24″ wheels . I sure as Hell hope not . Such a cool piece of history . I’m sure not many left in any condition . I’m trying to talk myself out of bidding on this sweetheart .
Oh Marv, let’s not kid ourselves…you won’t be bidding, lol.
Great vehicle! What I miss, full size sedans, 2 door coupes and station wagons.
Consumers got fooled by AWD and SUV’s that were marketed as an alternative to a station wagon with less room. Sit in the back seat of an Audi Q5. I have one! No room and less rear space.
Consumers did get smart and the 4 door pick up truck is the norm and if you think I’m incorrect look a Truck stats.
Great looking old cruiser. And with an entry fee of 15k, carry it on a card and ride out the inflation ride. All kidding aside, I’d love to own it, but I don’t think I’d love trying to get that tailgate window unstuck!
The window MIGHT be a simple fix, but it might be the motor, which would mean removing the inside panel from the gate with it closed in order to disconnect the regulator from the glass to lower it.
A beautiful piece of history.
Hopefully the next owner will love and appreciate its history……no hot ridding etc.
Its got a 389, you can’t pull out of the driveway without squealing the tires ! All 1960 Pontiac got the 389 .
New Jersey=rust bubbles. BUBBLES ARE TROUBLES!
I learned to drive( on the road) in Dads 1960 Catalina Safari, same color green as the roof . It had that 389 that would smoke the tires.
I took my drivers test in that car , it was like parallel parking an aircraft carrier .