Spectacular ORIGINAL 36,000 Mile car from Palm Beach Museum"

Exterior: Kenya Ivory with Blue Trim Interior: Blue & White Leather Convertible Top: White Serial Number: P857H36932 Mileage: 36,204 (Actual Mileage) 1957 is considered by millions of car collectors around the world as the crowning point in the American Car Manufacturing history. You can't buy originalty & mileage...this Bonneville has both! THIS IS A PLATINUM ULTRA RARE INVESTMENT VINTAGE CONVERTIBLE! America was "KING" of the car making world...and sitting alone at the Top of the hill was General Motors...1 out of every two cars produced in the world was made by the General! Thanks to the incredible Harley Earle, GM's chief designer....GM was at the top of the world when it came to making really neat & cool cars. If you want to read all about Harley Earl...his Grandson, Richard Earle has created a memorable web site of Harley's accomplishments...carofthecentury.com to view it. 1957 was no exception for GM'S Pontiac Division..... great things were happening at Pontiac. The changes had started the previous summer, when Semon E. "Bunkie" Knudsen became Pontiac's new general manager. Soon after that, he hired Pete Estes and John Z.DeLorean, in a move that would mean great things for the company for many years to come.

Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudsen, at the age of 44, became the youngest general manager of a car division at General Motors on July of 1956. This tired GM division needed some excitement, and there were two areas that could be exploited to bring a more youthful feel to Pontiac: styling and performance. The process of designing and tooling up to produce an all-new car takes time, but introducing performance offered more immediate opportunities. Therefore, in about half a year into his tenure as division chief, Bunkie Knudsen was able to put the fuel-injected Bonneville convertible on the road.

This injection system was similar to the one on '57 Corvettes, and it offered the same mystique. Simply put, it meant something to have a fuel injected engine in '57, and it really meant something if you were cruising around in a fuel injected Pontiac Bonneville convertible.

not too many people would get a chance to test drive this fine American machine. Pontiac built just 630 of these babies, ostensibly to be sold only to dealers to gain valuable field testing--and to earn some publicity along the way. With a base price of $5,782, the Bonneville came with virtually every accessory Pontiac manufactured; air conditioning and an externally mounted spare were the only options. I have been told that only 3 or 4 were built with factory AC.

The Bonneville had its own version of the 347 CID engine, with something new: fuel injection. Its injection system was a mechanical continuous-flow type that directed fuel to each intake port. Conceived by GM Engineering, the unit was manufactured by Rochester Products. The setup was similar to the fuel-injection system used in 1957 Chevrolets and Corvettes. However, manifold designs and fuel-meter locations differed between the two makes. At 10.25:1, the compression ratio of the Bonneville engine was a quarter-point higher than the triple-carb engine available in other Pontiac models.

The powerplant made 310 bhp at 4,800 rpm and a healthy 400 pound-feet of torque at 3,400 rpm. The Bonneville was available only with the Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. Motor Trend Magazine tested the new car, and found that at 8.1 seconds, the new Fuel Injected Pontiac was just one-tenth of a second quicker to 60 mph than another Pontiac with the 290-horsepower triple-carb engine, and it was more than a second slower in the quarter mile. However, the Bonneville makes a well-equipped convertible, and was Pontiac’s heaviest ‘57 model at 4,285 pounds.

The 1957 Bonneville shared the Star Chief’s 124-inch-wheelbase chassis. Front-fender hash marks and a ribbed panel on each rear-quarter panel were other exclusive touches. “Fuel-Injection” badges on the front fenders announced the car’s special engine. Other standard equipment included power steering and brakes, power windows, an eight-way power seat adjuster, leather upholstery, a Wonderbar radio with electric antenna, padded dashboard, electric clock, tri-blade wheel covers, and whitewall tires. The price for a Bonneville came to $5782-a good $2677 more than a Star Chief Custom Convertible. Only 630 were built.

Of the 630 total cars produced....about 20% are known to have survived or approx. 130 cars.

However, of the 130 cars left in existence...there is one very special car that is different from the others...and it is this car. It is a True survivor with a little more than 36,000 actual miles. The paint is 85%-90% original!

There are two things one can not "BUY" in a vintage & classic car...namely ORIGINALITY & MILEAGE...and this ultra rare Bonneville Convertible has them both.

We have had collectors from throughout the world visit this car...because they have one that needs to be restored...and by looking and examining this car...they can determine exactly how their car should be restored.

This EXACT car is featured in several car collecting hard bound color books which feature the best all time collectable cars from the 1950's. The 1957 Bonne License plate has been registered this car for almost 20 years and you can recognize it in the photos in all the books. It has a December/1990 decal on the license plates which was the last time this car was really driven on public highways..it has been in the hands of collectors or car museums since that time.

I have driven this car approx. 20 miles..it runs flawless and everything works. It starts up the 1st time...every time with a turn of the key! It is pure joy to drive and draws a crowd and rave reviews everywhere and every time I drive it.

If you want and can afford the very, very best unrestored 57 F.I. Bonneville Convertible left on Planet Earth...here it is!

Sales of restored examples of these cars have ranged between $180,000-$225,000 over the past two years...and typically the ONLY place you might have the opportunity to own one of these ultra rare cars is at an auction...at these auctions the typical commission you have to pay on top of the final bid price is 10%...and you don't have the chance to drive and really inspect the car prior to owning it.

This car is proudly on display at the fabulous Cars From Dreamsin North Palm Beach, Florida. We have an ultra modern shop with available lifts to inspect the flawless and original undercarriage...and a test drive is also offered to potential qualified purchases.

Both license plates and the books will go with this car when sold.

I can not think of anything negative to mention on this car...PLEASE come and inspect it for yourself in person...you won't be disappointed!

This car is 100% documented...."THE REAL THING!"

This ultra rare Fuel Injected Pontiac will be on display in the annual "Shop With A Cop"car show to raise money for underprivileged kids" It is located at the corner of Northlake Blvd and U.S. Highway One in North Palm Beach.

Every car is thoroughly inspected before it is released to the lucky buyer.

Your personal inspection is most welcomed...only of course by appointment. If your flying in, the Palm Beach Airport is 15 miles to the South and Ft. Lauderdale approx. 50 miles to the South. Please have your financing in place prior to coming to inspectthis car.

Now...let me tell you about this incredible car!

It still retains it's ORIGINAL FACTORY Fuel Injected V-8

The Engine& engine compartment is unmolested as is the interior.

Frankly speaking, they just don't come any better than this.

I have had the pleasure to drive this car...WOW! Absolutely Amazing!

I would be confident to drive this Bonneville Convertibleanywhere and anytimewith no hesitation...it drives that good! Just awesome!

If your looking for a Museum quality,ORIGINAL example...that drives as incredible as it looks...here is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the rarest and nicest cars ever offered on ebaymotors.com

Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind. 954-873-6495.

We are all car guys that are very easy to speak with...no Prima Donnas at this end...just car lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby...for the past50 years!

We really do love the cars...a lot more than the $.

Once you speak with us...you'll agree...we are sincere and dedicated to this eternal love affair with the automobile

The reserve is set at a fair number...if you wish to discuss the amount...please don't write and ask "What is the reserve price" Instead...please call us at 954-873-6495. Anytime between 10:00am EST and 7:00pm EST would be great. As with all of our fine cars...we invite your and urge your personal inspection.

If you see it....and drive it...you will buy it!

For financing...try www.jjbest.com or www.hagerty.com

If you have a trade...please e-mail us a complete photos....details and a phone number.

We accept most anything in trade but please,NO Motorcycles, Kit Cars, Boats,Airplanes, Jewelry, Motorhomes, Real Estate,ect.

We will consider any nice vintage or antique car or late model Luxury car with a clean carfax report. Please call us first and discuss this with us..and if we have an interest, we would then have you e-mail a complete set of photos and details.

Thanks and best of luck!

Please write or call for more details....

If you are interested in this vehicle, please callus at (954) 873-6495andwe willstand next to the car and go over everything with you in great detail...there will be NO surprises...or better yet...come and inspect it yourself. (appointment a day or two in advance is required)

Please...do not e-mail us and ask "What is your reserve" just call us and we can discuss money...the car...a trade...or whatever is on your mind.

We are all car guys & girlsthat are very easy to speak with. We are simplycar lovers that do this for the fun and passion of loving our hobby.
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