1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible Documented California Car

Description for Pontiac Bonneville 1963

1963 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. This car was part of a large private collection stored indoors in California from 2003 to 2014. The car received extensive mechanical restoration during 2000 - 2002 (92,870 miles) consisting of a professional engine rebuild, ransmission rebuild, ront suspension rebuild, nd all new brake wheel cylinders. A new convertible top motor, opcylinders and dash switch were also added. Receipts for the mechanical rebuilds alone total over $10,000. The matching number 389 4 bbl motor runs strong and is original, ith a block code of 36P (see photo). During this time the paint color was changed from white to a factory 1963 Bonneville color called Marlin Aqua, deep blue-green metallic with clear coat. Although this paint job is over 10 years old it appears as new and is still basically show quality. Laser straight body with good fit of all body panelsand nicely painted door jambs etc. Interior is original with a generally good appearance,with some wear to the leather inserts andminor pull-apart of stitching. Dash pad appears to have been recovered, nd the carpet looks nearly new. Door panels have holes cut for aftermarket speakers by previous owner (repro door panels available). Original chrome very good to excellent, ith no or very minor fine pitting. Bumpers are excellent originals. Nice 63 spinner hubcaps.

Excellent original body, loors, loor braces, nd trunk. The rockers are 95% perfect, ut there is some minor rust bubbling in the bottom of the rockers below the rear windows (see photos, bout a 4-8 inch area on each side). This is an easy fix and is not visible unless you are on the ground looking up. All lights, orn, ower top, ipers work. The original radio and clock do not work. It needs a trunk mat and there is no jack. There is anice spare and rim. It also needs an exhaust system (old rusty and rattles). During my ownership I have replaced the master cylinder, uel pump, hanged fluids, nd had a new professionally installed Electron top, ads, ack window, nd top well installed. Have all receipts and records in a book about 1.5 inches thick.

This is an excellent car to upgrade to a very high $$ convertible. My reserve is less than it would cost to buy an unrestored car and restore to this level. A recent search of internet prices for restored cars ranged from $18K - $49K. Earlier Bonneville convertibles areoften high dollar cars. Must sell, oo many cars, eserve is very reasonable. Car is sold as is with no warranty, nd is located in Edmond, klahoma. I can work with overseas buyers if they make shipping arrangements to have the car picked up at my house. Check my Ebay feedback and thanks for viewing this auction.