1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible with Engine Start Up & a Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
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On “My Car Story" we're in the Western Suburbs of Chicago on 3-17-16.
We're looking at a 1960 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible in Coronado Red paint.
The car's Owner is George Hansen. George shares as a teenage boy he remembered riding in a 1960 Bonneville and thought it was a great car. Years later, he now has one of his own.
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Beautiful car. My folks bought a 59 Olds Super 88. It was a great car, but the Pontiac’s always looked better to me. The 1960 was one of the most beautiful.
Hi Edsmaureen, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and it brings back memories of your Folks car too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That car is a beautiful work of art !! It's wonderful in every respect. Thanks for posting this fine video.
HI IronClad292, Thank you for viewing and sharing a wonderful comment. Regarding posting this fine video, it's my pleasure, Lou
My mother had a 1960 Ventura . I will never forget this car. I noticed that when you backed it up the reverse gear was at the BOTTOM of the column. Wow. My mom passed last November and this really makes me miss her all that much more. Thank you for the super cool video.
Hi Michael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Your mother had great taste in automobiles.
Designed by Pontiac Chief Designer Stylist Paul Gillan, including the one year only Pontiac crest emblem. Harley Earl designed the windshield for the 1959-60 Cadillac, which was shared with all five GM car divisions.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Lou...Thanks very much for posting this...brings back vivid memories... I was 12 yrs old in 1960, when my folks decided to splurge and bought a brand new '60 Bonny Convertible the color was golden palomino tan, and the 3 mind blowing options that came with it, were power windows, 6-way power front bench seating, and the piece de resistance..Air Conditioning in a convertible!, all pretty much unheard of for the time...you can imagine how stunning it looked sitting in the driveway...stayed in the family for about 15 years...thanks again.....
Hi Daniel, Sounds like very good memories. Thank you for viewing and sharing your story, Lou
daniel lack thanks, we got a 59 DODGE STATION WAGON, NO a/c,9 PASSENGER ( we had 5 KIDS in Family) about then, got my Drivers License in it, & worried about Dating with Station Wagon! Luckily, my Dad found 54 Ford, with 57 V8 ENGINE,4 bbl& DUAL EXHAUSTS, ETC. SOON,...
Instead of a pacifier, I teethed myself with the dashboard of my Grandparent's 1960 Bonneville, lol. Theirs was blue. Years later, you could see my spot, lol. I've been over 115 in Granddad's '60 a few times when he would "blow out the carbon," lol. Beautiful car!!
He had a '59 too.
We had this model (new) when I was a kid. Surprising how well the styling has held up. Still looks awesome.
Hi Ruben James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I had a 60 Pontiac Catalina convertible when I was 16 and it’s been the car of my dreams ever since. The Bonneville is so much more detailed than pretty and love your car. What that thing cost you?
Hi Solar Pool Covers, LLC, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) No idea of what was paid to purchase this car. Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I had a 60 flat top Bonneville I bought for 300 dollars when I was 16 in high school. It was the E420 with tri power and got 6 mpg on ethyl gas which cost 25 cents a gallon in 1971. You could fill the 23 gallon tank for five dollars, and I did that 3 times a week when I was making 42 dollars working for minimum wage. It had the same 8 spoke wheels and did 0 to 60 under 10 seconds. I swear you could see the gas gauge move when you did that. Of all the cars I have had over the years, that is the one I miss the most. Good times...Ken
Good story Ken :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I was and still am a Ford fan, but in the 60s, Pontiac was my 2nd favorite! This '60 Bonneville is a true beauty and offered luxury and performance at a good price. To this day, I can't believe my father bought a new Dodge Matador in 1960, which was their top of the line. My father never liked that car! I don't know if he even considered a Pontiac Bonneville. The Dodge and the Pontiac were probably comparably priced. Pontiac was the only GM marque my father never had. Don't know why but it's OK dad! I forgive you!
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Wow... that is gorgeous.... what a beauty, and convertible too. Real nice!
Hi DougCameraman, Glad to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Hope you see more "Wow" cars on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I had one exactly like this car in 1969 in southern California. Mine had the DeLorean 8-lug wheels.
Hi Dejael, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Didja notice the neighbor's black '62 Olds Starfire as they were coming back from the drive?
Hi NamVet68SigBn523, Yes, and here is the video :-) Enjoy, Lou ruclips.net/video/fpQZOnYkFE8/видео.html
I'm not typically a fan of American cars, but this is beautiful.
Hi John, Cars have a way of looking better with age. Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Show car georgeous, with the big 389 this will cruise nicely at highway speed too.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this one :-) Lou
Man that is one beautiful 60 Pontiac Bonneville brother.
Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful" car :-)
My parents bought this Bonneville in 1960 in the same exterior and interior colors, only the 4-door Vista with a white top. Thank God they had enough sense to buy air conditioning! Most amazing part about this car compared to the other GM's of that year was the huge trunk. Look at the 1960 Buick trunk, particularly--it's a bad, bad joke. I spent many hours in this beautiful Pontiac traveling the country...
Hi LoveisAll, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Those full sized Pontiacs road like a dream ! 1:03
Happy to read you like the ride on this one :-)
Everything mid century is just flawless design.
Today's world is so disposable.
Hi jon decarbonel, Glad you're enjoying this design :-) Hope you'll see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
George you and me have some taste in cars remember fire ball
Nothing today can come close. The details. Workmanship.design
Gorgeous car. Speaking of which, at 0:07 there's a '62 Olds Starfire convertible in the background
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Good news! Stay tuned and I'll have an updated video of this car.
Here is the 62 Starfire :-) ruclips.net/video/fpQZOnYkFE8/видео.html
Everyone has there car that speaks to them. One of Mine was the '59 Pontiac that I just love the lines and the dash Not that I am older than Joe here But I never got to go to car shows and we never had new cars so by the time I was 9 in 1971 we were getting these cars as used. Loved the lines on the 1959 Pontiac. I actually hugged the car and cried like a baby when dad sold it for $25 to a young guy in the neighborhood. But I did get to go with him to the FORD dealer to pick out our used 1968 Country Sedan which we had for 6 years.
+gene978 Hi Gene978, Thanks for sharing your 59 Pontiac story, nice memories. Thanks for commenting, Lou
Wow !! The detail on this car and those bucket seats look amazing !! , just watched this guy has a 59 convertible as well unreal , we had a 59 sports coupe ! Are you on Instagram Lou ? Love the ride alongs great video !
Hi don't jive with a 55, Happy to receive a "Wow !!" from you :-) Happy to read the details you enjoy. Glad to read you had a 59 sports coupe too. NICE! Not on instagram, On twitter, On TikTok. Glad to have you along for the ride, Lou
It's nice to be able to acquire the cars you
admired as a kid.
Enjoy it in good health George 👍🏻😉
Nice comment :-)
As a teenager I had problems waxing dad’s Pontiac Bonneville because it was so wide and long. Still in love with it.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Sculptured is right, curves at every corner.
Thank you for sharing what you see :-)
What a great car Lou, love the details you’ve showed,,, classy!
Hi Paul, Thank you for sharing what you enjoy, Lou
An Incredibly Beauuuutiful Car! Thanks Lou!!
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
🔥👍😎👍🔥
:-)
back in the early 60s when i was a kid my uncle had one just like that one same color same wheels he got rid of it in 67 for a new wildcat
Hi alph1371, Glad this video / car brought back some memories for you. Lou
In 1967 I bought a 60 Bonneville convertible with that tri red interior and a white exterior. No eight lug wheels. Never forgot it. I pushed it passed a 120 mph and heard a loud bang, figured a blow out until I realized I blew a seam out on the top. Another scary day.
Hi Dennis C, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Compared to today, look at the 1960 Pontiac Bonneville vs the 1960 Buick Electra 225, different cars, different bodies etc....
Hi Brn stls, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
This car came from the John Stalupi "Cars of Dreams" Museum in Miami, Florida... Stalupi usually buys his Classic Cars for the last 20 years at Barrett-Jackson auctions...It's most likely where this car came from before it went to the "Cars of Dreams" museum. A very nice ride! Tony K.
Hi Tony K, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Splendid.
Good news! Here is an updated video of this "Splendid" car :-) ruclips.net/video/d3BgmV6L0Yo/видео.html
My buddy had the exact same car and drove it like a baby carriage. I would swear this is it !
Hi John, Happy to read this car reminds you of your friends car :-) Good news! I have an updated video of this car coming up so stay tuned, Lou
AWESOME
High praise :-)
nice, a rare very classic pontiac love 'em!
Hi mouse lee, Happy to read this is one you love :-) Lou
Gorgeous design work by Pontiac in 1960!!!
Hi Jeff, Glad you enjoyed the design of this one :-) Lou
Another convertible you didn’t help with. I know thanks for watching.
Hi bluwng, :-) Lou
With a couple of champagne drinking, half-lit, half-whit, blonds in the back and you'll be set.
:-)
Had one in 1968, rubber hose break line broke above the rear end. Only a single stage master cylinder no breaks, I went through a red light busy intersection. I never trusted that car afterwards and sold it. Beware
Hi Mike Swert, Thank you viewing and sharing your story, and for sharing a tip, Lou
Hey Lou, I had to come back and take a look once again at this ‘60 Bonnie. This car collection is right up my alley with the Oldsmobile and the Bonnevilles.
Hey gene978, George has some nice cars he shares with us for sure :-) Lou
I'm always eager to view the rear of these beauties... After 60 the fins really reduced in size which was a shame.
Hi Jimmy, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
I had a neighbor in the mid sixties who had an Oldsmobile Starfire, I think it was called, and it was the Olds version of the Pontiac Tempest / Lemans. It was fantastic, and I believe it would be a super feature story...
Hi Philip, Like this one? Enjoy! Lou ruclips.net/video/haKkdMGxZFc/видео.html
@@loucostabile Thank you, Lou, that was a cruise down memory lane. His was a black hardtop, and cool. Eventually, I believe, the Starfire evolved into the 442. As a matter of fact, my favorite car was my 1968 GTO, 400 big block, 3 speed manual. Very fast. The only downside was on the Interstate..3 feet to the gallon! I jest..sorta. So, again, thanks.
Y do people put ww on cars of the 60s they didn't come with wide white walls they came with 2 in r 1.6 ww stop it, it looks like crap
I guess some people like them.
Like he says GM convertibles were heaven in those years. The 2 dr htps and some other body styles were too.
Hi Bruce, Happy to read this one is "heaven" :-) Lou
that boat is a beautiful yaght
You're right :-)
Pretty car.
Hi Tommy, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile ok Lou I probably will. I love looking at the older cars I grew up with. I came into this world in 1955. The early cars I remember in the family was 59 Olds Super 88, 62 Cadillac De Ville, & 64 Olds 88.
That car was far ahead of its time!
Hi Beun007, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Do these people reach out to you Lou about the cars they have ?
Hi Seth, It works both ways. Sometimes I meet them at a car show, and sometimes they reach out to me, Lou
lovely car
Hi William, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
boy, that is beautiful
+kramden Cars like this I call "An Instant Friend Maker" :-) Lou
Wow, What a truly awesome beautiful car. My family lived in SW Virginia in 1960. My oldest brother lived in Maryland. He came to visit in Va. He bought a new 1960 Bonneville just like this car. It was the same color. But I keep thinking it may have had a blacktop. My brother broth the car back to Maryland. I never saw it again. It always stood out in my mind. (I was about 4 or 5 years old.) Great video thanks for sharing.
Hi Thomas Tommy, High praise for this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
We have major customers in Elmhurst and Elgin; I must find out more about these shows! Recall a similar car on eBay years ago (same color?) with a 389/4 speed with power windows, seats, autotronic eye and factory a/c. I'll never forget it. I'm off work attempting to collect disability and still by my lottery tickets!
Thanks for sharing. Hope you hit those numbers, good luck, Lou
I bought a '60 Bonneville in early 1966. A Stardust yellow convertible. What a beautiful car. Raced it out on Long island NY and won a few trophies in the H/SA class...Sold it at the end of 1967 to buy an engagement ring for my future wife when I got drafted into the army. But I sure do wish I had that Bonneville back again LOL....
Ahhh good memories John Disirito :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Let the Pontiac Catalina
:-)
Very nice car George! Hope I can borrow your car in the weekend sometime! 😉
Greeting from Tony, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Hi Tom Dekkers from the Neitherlands, Glad you enjoy this one :-) Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Beautiful car! Thanks for showing us. Please give us more! ✌️(SUB’D)
Hi Major Payne, Thank you for the tip, and glad you enjoy this one :-) Lou
This gentleman has great taste with his collection...thanks sir for sharing them here
Hi J Hull, Glad you enjoy Georges cars :-) You're welcome, Lou
Just for your information someone has placed the passenger side valve cover on backwards.
Hi B&F McLean, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
As I've said before, I'm a huge Mopar fan, but....I love many other cars and this is a stunner!
Hi Duececoupe, I believe the Mopar faithful will give you a pass for liking this one too :-) Lou
Beautiful .....
:-)
Your Buddy sure loves his Bonneville convertibles ! What a beauty !
Hi Jay Wilder, Car's from his past memories purchased and driven in the present, it's a nice when you can do that, Lou
It's unusual for a Bonneville to have manual windows. It has the bucket seat option. You should have pointed out where the hood release is. I had a 60 Bonneville 2-door HT many years ago. An elderly lady in the neighborhood gave it to me. It ran like a clock. I hit a rock in the driveway and cracked the exhaust manifold. Eventually I junked the car, but saved the flicker wheelcovers. They still hang in the garage. It was no cream puff, but it ran well and the price was right.
H g bridgeman, Thank you for viewing, sharing, and adding to the story on your experience with the 1960 Bonneville too. Hope you see many more cars on the Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
Thanks for your reply. I've been watching a lot of your videos in the past few days and always enjoy them. I'm a stickler for detail and can't help but comment on flaws when I see them but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy the cars and your presentations. Do you know how to open the hood on a 60 Pontiac? :-) the owner should have pointed that out.
I had 2 60 Bonneville 2dr hard tops , one white and one 2 tone green. Neither of mine had power windows or bucket seats but they both had an option this one doesnt.....the backseat fold down center armrest .it makes the interior look much better. I'm surprised this convertible didn't have one since it had the bucket seats. What a beautiful ride !!!
Until you drive a wide track, you have not driven a car.
Thank you for viewing and sharing that tip ron5935. I'll see if I can get that chance :-) Lou
very similar to the Oldsmobile design cues for that era
Thank you for sharing.
B-E-A..utiful simply georgous!
Hi Winter Soldier, Glad you think this one is "B-E-A..utifil" High praise :-) Lou
WOW... What an Automobile. I must say Pontiac did steal my heart for many a year back in the 60's. They had some real stylistic hits if you ask me.
Hi SquillyMon, Thank you for the wonderful comment "WOW" :-) If you type in "My Car Story With Lou Pontiac" I hope you see many more you'll enjoy, Lou
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LOU... You are REALLY covering some of the Upper Echelon's of the Automotive World...
That's a gorgeous car. Thanks for sharing that Lou. :)
Glad you enjoy this one :-) You're welcome clyde7059, Lou
I met George a few years ago in westchester.
Nice Guy :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Those styling creases in the body increase the rigidity of the panel in critical areas, essentially work hardening the metal to impart increased strength where it is needed most. The three tone red interior becomes four tone just as soon as the owner takes his seat, but that jersey clashes with the more subdued hues of the interior. It's so important to dress appropriately when driving these cars, especially with the hood down.
HI Andrew Graham, I have styling point just for you. I see many Owners at car shows "dress the part" to match the time period of there car. It's cool. However I recall the first time my 16 year old daughter took a ride in my Dodge Viper and pulled down the sun visor looking for a mirror on the other side of it and found none. She said, Dad, there is no mirror here to see how I look!", and I replied, "Do you know why?, She said, "Why?" and I replied because you always look good when you're driving in a Viper :-) Lou
Do you sometimes drive with the hood up?
It's not that important . It's more important not to drive with the hood up. 😀😀😀😀😀
Very nice motor and engine compartment.
Hi, Agreed. You have a great eye for details, Lou
the 59 and the 60 had the same body style.
Hi Peter Hogan, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this RUclips Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this RUclips Channel, Lou
Was it common back then to have reverse all the way down past low gear like that?
Yes it was at least on GM products. However Chrysler products didn't work that way before they went to push buttons in 1956. They had R and D separated by N. That was later made a federal safety requirement and all modern vehicles are built this way.
Yes.
Awesome Thank You 🙏
You're welcome Joe Smith, Lou
Thank you once again Lou 👍
My pleasure Ooh Gee :-)
thats a chick magnet
And a Car Guy magnet too :-)
I've always thought that the 60 Ponchos were the most unique of the 1960 GM lineup.... And the ragtops look like regular aircraft carriers when the top is down! Wow!
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Hi Slick Andrews, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Happy to receive a 'Wow!" from you, Lou
nice.😀👏
:-)
ace
:-)
Don't crush em Restore em ! Rare , Beautiful gem !
Happy to read you enjoy this "Beautiful gem !" :-)
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
The carbon footprint of that thing must be horrendous
less than prius
Elon Musk is going to fix all that. Just as soon as he stops smoking meth
:-0
Beyond believe... Marvelous...
High praise :-)
I love those old Ponchos, 1960 had a lousy look compared to the 1959 and 1961. That year designers must have been hitting the whiskey a little heavy.
Glad you like this one. Hitting the whiskey, that's funny :-)
@@loucostabile 1960 didn't have the trademark split grille, but it still had the wide track. I liked the look. The 1960 Pontiac brochure showed a profile of the front from the right fender and it said, "From a fresh point of view", the point being the shark nose hood with the letters PONTIAC across and the T on the point. BTW, love the color Coronado Red.
I think they look much better than the 61s.