1960 Pontiac Ventura Sport Coupe 389 Tri-Power

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“For 1960, Pontiac offers a new series in two richly appointed models — the Ventura Sports Coupe and Ventura Vista.”

The 1960 Pontiac Ventura marked the debut of a premium trim level within Pontiac’s full-size lineup, based on the Catalina platform. Positioned between the Star Chief and Bonneville, the Ventura offered upscale styling and features at a competitive price. Available as a two-door Sports Coupe and four-door Vista Hardtop, it rode on a 122-inch wheelbase and featured Pontiac’s signature split grille design, quad headlights, and sleek horizontal tail fins.

Under the hood, the Ventura came standard with a 389 cubic-inch V8, producing up to 283 horsepower, with optional upgrades that included a 389 cu-in Tri-Power (with three Rochester 2-barrel carbs) and the high-performance 421 V8. Interior appointments included tri-tone Morrokide upholstery, deluxe carpeting, a sport steering wheel, and full instrumentation. Buyers could further customize their cars with a wide array of options, such as air conditioning, cruise control, and power accessories.

The Ventura’s success helped inspire the creation of the Pontiac Grand Prix in 1962, and it continued as a trim level on Catalina models through 1970. With nearly 56,000 units produced in its inaugural year, the 1960 Ventura exemplified Pontiac’s push toward performance-oriented luxury.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• Finished in red paint with a white top

• Tri-tone Morrokide heavy-duty vinyl upholstery (white, copper, burgundy)

• Powered by a factory-optional 389 cu-in Tri-Power (three Rochester 2-barrel carbs) V8 engine rated at 318 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque

• Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission

• The chassis number (360D4314) decodes as:

  • 3 – Ventura

  • 60 – 1960 model year

  • D – Doraville (Georgia) assembly plant

  • 4314 – Sequential production number

Features

• Premium Morrokide vinyl upholstery

• Power Steering

• Power Brakes

• Full gauge cluster

• Deluxe steering wheel

• Pontiac Super Deluxe AM radio

• Sleek horizontal tailfins

• Showwheels USA five-spoke chrome wheels

• Uniroyal Tiger Paw GTZ 225/50ZR17 tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint scuffed above driver’s headlight

• Pitting and scratches on chrome bumpers and headlight bezels

• Windshield wipers detached

• Dash is worn

• Acrylic on steering wheel is broken/separated

Included

• Carpeted Pontiac floor mats

• Owner’s manual

Ownership History

This 1960 Pontiac Ventura Sports Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. Mr. Rusk reports that he purchased the car from the original owner, who had restored the car and then sold it to him when he became too old to drive it.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.