Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Bonneville |
Type: | Convertible |
Doors: | 5 |
Year: | 1957 |
Mileage: | 25639 |
VIN: | P857H27707 |
Color: | White |
Engine: | 347 V8 |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Interior color: | White |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Apex, North Carolina, United States |
CMC is knowing for bringing to the market some of the most sought after collectibles and this 1957 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible is no exception,. This is the best 1957 Bonneville on the market today. This car started as a 25k actual mile survivor and then went through a Frame Off Concourse Restoration back to new standards.The car has won concourse events and has photo documentation of the Frame Off Restoration. You are buying the best!
In 1957 Pontiac decided to "Bring to market a car of the future today!" This was the 1957 Bonneville Convertible. the legendary 347 Rochester Fuel Injection V-8 producing 317 HP. This was the hot rod Muscle car of the 1950's. With modern technology, performance, and style, the 1957 Bonneville had it all! This Pontiac was as expensive as a top of the line Cadillac at $5,875. Pontiac wanted to make this a limited production vehicle and only produced 630 Bonneville, giving one to each dealer. Very few remain today as these were very fast automobiles.
The name Bonneville came from the Bonneville Salt flats were they set land speed records. In 1957 a Bonneville broke the land speed record and also won many Nascar races. These victories really put Pontiac on the map as a true performance car.
Not only is the Bonneville blistering fast for 1957, the car had all the style as well. This Bonneville is well equipped with all the luxury items that you could ask for:
Options include the Rochester Fuel Injection, Hydramatic Transmission, Power windows, Power steering, Power Brakes, tinted glass, Power seat, Power convertible top, top boot, wonder-bar radio, power antennae, retractable trunk light. under hood light,and Pontiac Floor mats.the original 347 Fuel Injection engine and transmission. This car has been meticulously restored back to original Condition. We have number from the engine block in our photos. During the restoration, The original rust free body was taken off the chassis. The chassis was stripped and painted. Then rebuilt from the ground up. The body was then prepared and painted. Then the body was installed back on the chassis. All of the chrome was triple chrome plated. All of the stainless was professionally polished to match the chrome plating. All new glass was etched with the original stamps and dates. The interior was expertly restored with genuine Red and white leather. The padded dash was restored and looks like it did when new. The engine was fully rebuilt along with the drivetrain. All parts were highly detailed and reassembled. The original rochester Fuel Injection unit has been rebuilt and recently serviced.The original wonderbar radio was restored with new modern internals and places FM as well now. During the restoration a black hartz cloth canvas top was installed. The black soft top compliments the beautiful Ivory and red exterior. The car is correct down to the chalk marking and the original Style Delco Tart top battery. The level of restoration is second to known.
Documented with the original owners manual, books and receipts. The car also has a photo book documenting the frame off restoration. The photos show the car as original with 25,276 miles and with a rust free body. Photos of the floors show just how solid this car was. They started with the best example to make the best. This car has been shown and has won concourse De Elegance events such as the Glenmore Gathering.
If you are into classic cars and have not driven a good 1957 Bonneville yet?! I highly suggest you take one for a spin. When you think of high end 1950's Classic cars, you think of big glamorous car but you do not think of them as a muscle cars. Well, this 1957 is a classic car and a muscle car. The car starts up with the touch of the key and the High Performance Fuel Injected 347 comes to life. A healthy exhaust note breathes out of the gorgeous rear bumper ends. Once you accelerate, you will feel the immediate power. The car will smoke the tires down the street if needed. The transmission shifts firmly and car will cruise at highway speeds all day. The car stops well and handles very well for a car of this era. You will be amazing by the power and handling. There is nothing like it.
If you are looking for a very exclusive car in your collection that you will actually want to drive all the time, you have found it. This car will be the star in any car collection! If you are looking for the best you have found it. This will be a hard car to replace.
Financing available at very low rates!
Good trades are always welcomed.
Contact CMC today. Let us help you with the car of your dreams.
Carolina Muscle Cars Inc,
2020 Lufkin Road, Apex, NC 27539
919-367-9002
Carolina Muscle Cars is a full service, Classic Car Dealer in NC specializing in classic, muscle, exotic and sport cars. We Sell, Buy, Service and Restore Dream Cars! We also offer Finance and Shipping.
When considering a Classic Car Dealer, have confidence knowing we go back 30 years in this Industry. We understand your needs, wants and expectations. We have firsthand knowledge to take your Classic Car to the level you desire.
Contact CMC and access the resources of a longtime enthusiast who understands the history and possesses the unique skills needed to meet your goals. To us, it’s more than a Classic car business. It’s personal. It’s passion.
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