When the 1968 full-size Pontiac was introduced, I said: “what have they done?” Pontiac had used the vertically stacked headlights for five years on the full-size models, a feature I really liked. I just did not like the 1968 Pontiac as well as previous models, but over the years the style has grown on me. The return to horizontal headlights meant a simpler front end; oh wait, there’s nothing simple about that beak which protrudes in the middle of the front bumper. It was definitely more exaggerated than the 1967 front was and the protruding center continued in 1969. Here is a 1968 Pontiac Bonneville 2 door hardtop for sale here on eBay in Flemington, New Jersey.
This Bonneville is a one owner car with less than 50,000 miles. It has, as the seller describes, a nice vinyl top. From the pictures, it doesn’t look bad and hopefully, there is no rust under it. I’m guessing this car was stored in a dirt floor barn or shelter and the top wasn’t exposed to the elements. The paint has worn down completely in some areas.
Unfortunately, it has a bit of rust around the rear wheel wells, with the right side being worse. But after the buyer gets that repaired, the included rear fender skirts can hopefully go back on. There also are some dents here and there and the rear bumper appears to be pulled away from the fender on the right side due to a dent.
The interior looks remarkable for a 50-year-old car. The front seat features a pull-down center armrest. The interior is finished in black Morrokide. Carpathian elm-burl vinyl on the instrument panel and door panels let you know you’re sitting in a Bonneville.
The engine is a 400 cubic inch 4 barrel V-8. It originally produced 340 horsepower. Sadly, the engine turns over but does not fire. This car comes with all the original paperwork. Included is the Protect-O-Plate, owner’s manual, warranty book, unused “Package” Maintenance Plan coupon book, dealer selling plate, and many more paper items.
The seller is offering the car at a Buy it Now price of $2,499.99. It will take more than that to get it back in running order and a more cosmetically pleasing condition. Is this the project you’re looking for?
I understand it’s 50 years old, but that looks like a lot of rust for supposedly only having 50k miles. I’m thinking 150k.
340 HP 400? I wonder what the engine code is. Sounds high.
I believe that’s a YE code 400. Although as much as I appreciate classic Pontiacs I’m not as nearly versed in the particulars of the marque. If nothing else this would make a rough old cruiser and pull the motor and trans for a similar era Le Man’s/GTO project.
Brings back memories, my first was a 68 Catalina. Rebuilt the engine with my father at 15, something I’ll never forget. Big car with room for 4 in the trunk to get into the drive-in . Great first car for a crazy 16 yr old !
I know where an always localy owned now by 2nd owmner pristene convertible with verifiable under 120,000 miles
It is a no rust anywhere always pampered garaged since new, blue green original paint with white?? bucket interior, and the white top , newer, is perfect, all for an asking of 35K $ dicker price.
Like the owner, he is slightly older than I, am too old to fully justify owning such an auto and would rather see a younger
auto afficianado that appreciates the history and uniqueness of and will drive and yes show it more often in the publics eye
One could confidently buy, jump in and drive anwhere one wanted on hi test pump fuel.
If interested I would buy it long before buying and then trying to bring this pictured hulk up to anywheres near level of that convert.
Would be a good starting point for someone on a limited budget first starting in the hobby. Those engines are really easy to work on, parts are cheap and plentiful. It’ll never be a high end collectible, so get it running and have fun with it. The scariest thing to me would be what’s under the vinyl top.
And there’s your donor car……
Steve, a car with 50 miles can be stored 50 years in certain conditions and have that amount of rust, or more. Number of miles on a vehicle does not necessarily equate to the amount of rust it has. I assume that you know that.