1963 Pontiac Bonneville

Convertible

389 - 2 barrel

Automatic

Clear

gas

Selling as is, where is, parts car or very ambitious restoration project: 1963 Bonneville Conv. factory equipped, I believe, with its original 389 2 barrel Carb. engine and 4 speed Hydramatic transmission, PS, PB, and black leather interior. I bought this car 19 years ago running and driving but with lots of frame and body rust showing I already had a '63 Grand Prix and a '63 Catalina convertible, and I didn't want this once great car to be scrapped. I stored car in reasonably dry storage and just got it out of storage a month ago. I have subsequently taken a very careful look at its condition. I removed the remaining top material to look at top bows and other parts - these all look OK. I have oiled all the top joints and believe the top assembly is serviceable. I took out the seats (the OEM bolts unfastened on the front seat) and removed all the old carpeting and factory insulation. The drive-shaft tunnel looks OK. There are small holes in front floor pans; the rear floor pans have holes in them and the area under the rear seat is quite rusty, These convertibles had reinforced rocker areas. There is substantial rust in these areas. The rear frame behind axle is completely rusted away as is the entire trunk floor. The only thing holding the rear of the car together are the rear quarter panels and the trunk lid and its connections. The front of portion of the car is good condition: core support, inner panels, grilles, front suspension - seems to have the 4 original wheels. The engine is complete but I have not tried to turn it over. Almost nothing is missing from this car - it is very complete as built. If you want additional additional information, I will be happy to provide it. Interested parties are welcome to inspect the car first hand. It is located near Middletown, Md., about 5 miles off I -70, near Frederick..