1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible

Description

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“The Bonnevilles ... for those who want the finest we build,” said Pontiac’s brochure in 1963. The Bonneville line was the flagship of General Motors’ Pontiac division going back to 1958. By 1963, nothing had changed, except Pontiac had earned the reputation as GM’s performance division, with championships in NASCAR and drag racing, and on its namesake, land speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Power was provided with Pontiac’s 389 cu-in V-8 and a 4-barrel carburetor that boosted horsepower to 303 — 20 more than other Pontiacs. Various other 389 options yielded up to 370 horsepower, and there was a 421 cu-in option, too. 

This California-built 1963 Bonneville convertible shows why Pontiac had fought its way to third in the overall annual sales race behind constant leaders Chevrolet and Ford. Bonneville cut a striking figure on the street with its new stacked headlights, chiseled metal, and elegant interior. It was powered by the 389 cu-in V8 with a four-barrel carburetor that would soon be found under the hood of the 1964–67 GTO. Pontiac’s famous eight-lug wheels and an upgrade to Wilwood disc brakes on this Bonneville convertible just added to one of Detroit’s finest for 1963. 

Highlights 

• Pontiac’s flagship Bonneville in convertible form 

• Powered by the 389 cu-in V8 rated at 303 hp 

• Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and finned valve covers 

• Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission 

• Power Wilwood disc brakes 

• The chassis number (863S20477) decodes as: 

  • 8 – Bonneville 

  • 63 – 1963 Model Year 

  • S – South Gate, California, final assembly plant 

  • 20477 – Sequential plant assembly number starting with 1001 

Features 

• Dual exterior rear-view mirrors 

• Horizontal 120-mph speedometer 

• Two-spoke steering wheel 

• Pontiac DELCO AM/FM radio 

• Electric clock 

• Power windows 

• Vent windows 

• Courtesy lamps  

• Two-speed electric wipers 

• Padded assist grip 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Locking glove box 

• Dual exhaust outlets  

• Total 1963 Bonneville convertible production: 23,459 

• Length: 218.9 inches 

• Wheelbase: 123.0 inches 

• Front Track: 64.0 inches 

• Rear Track: 64.0 inches 

Known Imperfections

• Paint has various nicks and scratches

• Horn inoperable

• No left rear running light or turn signal

• No reverse lights

• Rear windows inoperable

• Rear seatbelts do not match

• Radio inoperable

• Clock inoperable

• Oil Seepage

Ownership History

This Pontiac Bonneville entered the MacMillian Collection in 2020, offering top-down fun since its acquisition.

Additional Notes Title in Transit.

What does Title in Transit mean?

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Marvin Waters Phone: 910.315.2918 email: mwaters@hagerty.com