Call me “Mr. Funk”, proclaims this 1967 Pontiac Bonneville’s license plate. It could also go by the moniker “Mr. Bruiser”. The profile image makes this Poncho look more outsized than it actually is but this is a significant amount of steel – with the power to move it smartly (and it’s green!). Found, occupying a lot of space in Long Beach, California, this swoopy fastback is available, here on craigslist for $26,000.
As for dimensions, this Bonneville measures 222 inches (18.5 feet) in length, rides on a 124″ wheelbase, and tips the scale at 4,200 lbs., so yeah, it’s a biggie but not monstrous. Occupying the top of Pontiac’s ’67 food chain, Bonneville came in a two-door hardtop and convertible, a four-door hardtop, and a station wagon. Bonneville had a good year in ’67 moving about 103K units while the two-door hardtop was responsible for 31K copies of that total.
Finished in Pontiac’s uber-popular Verdoro Green, the seller tells us, “The car is rust-free and technically and mechanically in excellent condition, as well as the original black vinyl interior“. My guess is that the finish is a repaint – it’s too fabulous, but it’s not stated as such. The doggie bowl hubcaps are for effect but the original Bonney wheel covers and fender skirts are included in the sale.
The black Morrokide, bench seat interior does show excellently, no complaints to register. The instrument panel is typical for the era and shows as clear with no delamination. Under dash engine gauges have been added, but beyond that, it’s a stock environment. The partially clear steering wheel looks like it’s either split or missing a chunk but that’s par for the course with this variety. This is an A/C equipped car and the system is said to run but doesn’t blow cold. The seller suggests, “probably will need a recharged (sic)” to which I suggest, do it! It will enhance the value of the car notably – if that is, in fact, all that’s wrong with it. My thought is that it probably leaks.
The big news is under the Great Plains-sized hood where a first-year 360 gross HP, 428 CI V8 engine is calling the shots. It’s backed by a Turbo-Hydramatic 400, three-speed automatic transmission, and is claimed to have only experienced 38K miles though there is no authenticating documentation included. The owner has been in possession of this Bonneville for about a year and a half and states, “received a complete tune-up, including a carburetor overhaul, new spark plugs, spark wires, distributor cap and rotor, thermostat, new brakes, all oils were changed and two Flowmaster 40 exhaust mufflers mounted”.
So, some full-size fun? You bet, I really like this big Pontiac, how about you?
Dat be A HUGE CAR !!!!
I’m still not a fan of stacked headlight, but this car just oozes ‘coolness’. I’d get rid of the Coopers for sure, they’re trash.
I’d just turn the RWL on the inside if the tires have good life left. This Bonnie really should be sitting on pinstripe whitewalls though. Not a car for RWL tires, IMHO, of course.
Could fit the Green Bay Offensive line in the trunk!
It’s churlish of me to complain, but it’s too bad that’s not a Grand Prix.
I really liked how they used the same body lines and fenders, and put an entirely-different grille treatment in – complete with hidden headlights.
I suppose it doesn’t matter now. How many people out there have even seen a 1967 Bonne or Cat to compare it to a GP?
Nice car…very nice; another true period piece. When Pontiac had finished re-invented itself, and thought the future was clear.
We tend to forget, how many fewer Pontiacs were made/sold, compared to Chevrolets. This is a nearly-extinct breed – which encourages forgiveness to the seller, for unsupported mileage claims, maintenance left undone…probably more than the air conditioner, as people who put signs out, MR FUNK, tend not to be religious about going to the Jiffy Lube.
Price is aspirational, but if you want one, this is your chance.
He uses Dayco Top Cog belts, so he can’t be all bad!
One awesome ride right here. The fastbacks all looked great regardless of the make. Pontiac did stacked headlights best and this is second only to the ’65. I like the hubcaps and rwl tires on this one. Looks like you could rule the road or as least the C&C parking lot.
I learned to drive in a 4 door version, with a 400. First time driving after a drive in movie theater. Had it doing 110 mph down the airport road. Loved Poncho power after that. First 2 cars were both 69 Pontiacs. A Tempest and a Firebird.
I like the poverty caps as well.
I agree, it needs whitewalls with the original full sized hubcaps. Apart from that, it’s always nice to see a clean original in such nice shape. I hope it finds a good home.
Can’t help but wonder how that Pontiac would look with “Red Line” tires.
The 428 was a legendary motor I have always wanted after I saw a 2+2 in Florida when I was 18 in the 1980s just the presence & cool factor thru the roof even to a teenager! The only 2+2 428 or even 428 I have ever seen so these must be somewhat rare.
Much better value than the white 4 door full size Pontiac featured earlier today.
Steve R
But that ’64 sure looked though even though I prefer the Grand Prix from both of these years.
A/C just needs a recharge ???
If that were the case the seller would do it and not mention the flaw…It’s a closed system !!!
Leaking freon indicates a major and costly problem !!!
To be fair, if I had a pillarless coupe in SoCal I wouldn’t care about the AC either. Windows down, PCH, that’s all that matters.
Absolutely right Sal!!!!!
My dad had one with a 400ci engine. I loved driving that car. I’ve looked for another to get for myself but not financially feasible at this point.
This is what was so amazing in the 60s with the Chief, they made cars like the white 4 door for the family,, and in a complete about face, cars like this for that single uncle that lived at home,,,still. It’s not an overly optioned Bonneville, Uncle _____ was only a shipping clerk, but knew a neat car. Too bad the factory a/c vent replaced the cool 3 gauges, but a sweeter ride you just won’t find. Uncle _____ approved!
Big fan. Super nice car with some not so big issues that need addressed. A 428 Pontiac is an outstanding mill and certainly needed to move this barge. Needs a good home with 8 lug wheels.
Beautiful car, but what kills it for me is the color – I like green , but Verdoro Green wasn’t available in 1967 , and it looks odd to me to see it in this shade. If I had been the one to have done the work on the car, it would at least have to have been painted in a 1967 color.
That green is as close to a new shiny Military green as i,ve ever seen, It would certainly take some gittin use to, But with that big mill under the hood, I,d sure try hard!!!
Negotiate the AC repair and buy this one.Not too many of these left with the big engine option. A family mans hot rod he could slip past the wife back in the day.
Whats with the front fender marker lights ? there were no side lights in 67
They’re optional cornering lamps.
JO
Do we think the e-brake cable is run over the fuel tank in that matter originally?
I worked a gas station in the late 70s. A customer came in with one of these with a very low, almost flat rear tire. I pulled it off and found the dagger shaped Pontiac emblem impaled into the tread. I walked around to the front and sure enough, the emblem was gone from front bumper. It’s probably the only car in history that gave itself a flat tire.
that appears to be the floor pan, not the fuel tank
Pretty sure the air cleaner is 1968 or 1969. Thermostatic air cleaners were part of the CCS emissions package and would not have existed in 1967 I am fairly certain.
But beautiful Poncho in any event. 428 makes it that much nicer!
I had a hand-me-down ’67 Bonnie wagon with 428 from 1974-1980. OK admittedly not the best car during a gas crisis. But at least the car was free! And it was a great car, luxurious, smooth, and reliable.
The front end on these 1967 full-size Pontiacs always reminded me of a hippo or maybe a warthog for some reason. Always wanted to stick the ’67 GP front fascia on it but never did.
Nice enough car that you don’t require Flowmaster (Dronemaster) 40’s on it to draw attention.
Long body Magnaflows are a much better choice for this ride. First thing I would do is get rid of those Blowmasters!
Drone isn’t just the mufflers. It can be tuned away.
cool ride with the killer engine. 8 lugs with w/w tires and leave the skirts in the garage. Good luck to the seller. whoever buys it is scoring big.
The Big Ponchos are wicked cool. This one looks like it doesn’t need much to be s super cool cruiser. The a/c looks to be all there. It shouldn’t be to hard to get it up and running again. I really like the way they used put the engine size on the rad shroud. Pontiac always did put the little extra effort into making their cars unique. I would pop in an air ride system slap the skirts back on and maybe tint the windows. For sure you’d be the only one at cars and coffee.
Had the same car..30yrs ago..we were bad…
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First car back in ’77 and drove it for two years but without the huge engine in front. Now the back seat? That was huge. ;-)
For the price they’re asking and the condition of the car and running at that it’s a no brainer compared to some of the other eye sores other sellers were asking for the same money.
I had a 68 Pontiac Catalina 2 Dr coupe
400 automatic same green color
Traded a good running car for the worst car of my life. lol
There was nothing that worked right on that car engine- transmission- brakes -exhaust – electrical system all failed in 30000 miles
I figured it was built July the 3rd or Friday the 13th