This 1959 Pontiac Bonneville convertible is finished in white over tri-tone white and red upholstery, and power comes from a 389ci “Tri-Power” V8 equipped with triple two-barrel carburetors paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic transmission. Equipment includes a tan power-operated soft top, power-assisted steering and brakes, power windows, air conditioning, front bucket seats, and a Wonderbar radio with a rear speaker. Service performed in preparation for sale included air-conditioning system work and an oil change.
The 389ci V8 was introduced for the 1959 model year, and this example is fitted with “Tri-Power” induction comprising of a trio of two-barrel carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission.
The 1959 model year saw the introduction of Pontiac’s Wide-Track chassis, and the Bonneville received a revised exterior featuring quad headlamps, sloping chrome trim on the sides, and twin-fin rear quarter panels.
This example was painted in its current white and features a retractable antenna, a driver-side mirror, and Tri-Power fender badges.
The 14″ steel wheels feature chrome turbine-style covers and are mounted with American Classic whitewall radial tires.
A matching spare steel wheel with a bias-ply tire is mounted in the trunk.
The power-operated tan soft top features a plastic rear window.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in tri-color red and white upholstery along with matching door panels.
Equipment includes red “star-fleck” carpeting, power windows and door vents, air conditioning, a padded handrail on the dash, and a Wonderbar radio with a rear seat speaker.
The air-conditioning system was serviced in preparation for sale.
The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for generator status and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer shows under 9,600 miles, total mileage is unknown.
