Featured here is a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible. The Pontiac Bonneville was produced by Pontiac over ten generations from 1957 until 2005.
The automobile first came out as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year as part of the Star Fire line. It was said that only 630 of these 1957 models were built.
Pontiac Bonneville’s Early Years
Interesting enough the Pontiac Bonneville was first seen in 1954 at the GM Motorama as a bubble top concept car named the Bonneville Special. This was a two seat sport coupe designed by Harley Earl.
The Bonneville convertible began as a top of the line Pontiac model with fuel injection and ultimately became Pontiac’s fanciest and most luxurious offering. It was built to compete against the Chrysler 300C. For the 1958 model year the Bonneville was available as a coupe and convertible and also became its own distinct model.
The Pontiac Bonneville by 1959 was offered in a variety of models which included hardtop coupes, hardtop sedans and a convertible in addition to a pillared sedan and a station wagon.
The 1963 Pontiac Bonneville
The 1963 Pontiac Bonneville was part of the models third generation which included models from 1961-1964. Squared lines and upward slanting tail lights stand out on the 1963 Pontiac Bonneville’s. Also prominent is the forward angled headlight bucket and the rearward pointing side spear. Chrome was used sparingly. Bucket seats were available as an option.