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1964pontiac 03-05-2022 07:42 PM

The love of a Bonneville convertible
 
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In 1964, my friend pulled up in front of my house with his father's new 1964 Bonneville convertible. It was white with a turquoise top and two tone turquoise interior! It was one of the most beautiful cars I had ever seen. My father was home for lunch and I had him come out to look at this incredible car. He said Pontiac made quality cars and he thought it was very nice looking. For days I couldn't get that car out of my mind. My father had a 1959 Ford Country Sedan which we used to go camping, pulling a trailer. I had to think of some way to convince my father to trade in the Ford for a Bonneville convertible. I showed him a couple of places that the Ford was showing some rust. I told him the Ford needs to be sold before the rust turns to rot. For days I tried to convince him to go to a Pontiac dealership just to look. Finally he agreed and since it was late in the season, there were only leftovers left in the dealers' lots and showrooms. We found a Marimba Red Bonneville convertible with bucket seats, console, power windows, etc. That's the car my father bought. Needless to say, I have very fond memories of this car. In 1995 I found and exact duplicate of this car in Georgia.

stevep 03-07-2022 07:19 PM

Where have I seen that car before????????????

1964pontiac 03-07-2022 07:32 PM

Hi Steve,

Ironically we spoke today and you find my car on this site! I joined to ask questions about a disc brake conversion on a potential purchase of the 1965 Bonneville I mentioned to you earlier.

1964pontiac 03-07-2022 07:40 PM

I see the photo of that beautiful Pontiac convertible on your post. It's hard to tell if it is a Bonneville or Grand Prix, since the photo is so small. Looks to be in mint condition!

stevep 03-09-2022 10:19 PM

Dave, it is my 67 GP Convertible.

stevep 03-09-2022 10:20 PM

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1964pontiac 03-10-2022 12:49 PM

Great looking Grand Prix. One of my favorite colors!

stevep 03-10-2022 10:19 PM

It was originally Linden Green and an automatic.

1964pontiac 03-11-2022 05:55 PM

Nice color choice and you can't beat a 4 speed in a Pontiac!

stevep 03-11-2022 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964pontiac (Post 6325760)
Nice color choice and you can't beat a 4 speed in a Pontiac!

It is FAR better now than when it was Linden Green!

1964pontiac 03-11-2022 08:56 PM

That car would look good in almost any color!

77 TRASHCAN 04-06-2022 10:58 PM

I had a 64 Bonneville 4 door hardtop. Neatest car I’ve ever owned!!!

1964pontiac 04-07-2022 09:16 AM

I'm always impressed when people still have an original car that they bought new as you have.

OCMDGTO 04-07-2022 12:48 PM

Couple of beautiful Pontiac boats there guys! 64, is the pic near the water in Massachusetts?

1964pontiac 04-07-2022 04:59 PM

The picture was taken at Pavillion Beach in Ipswich, MA


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