1967 Pontiac Bonneville

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/1967-pontiac-bonneville/6494534254.html

 

It's a nice-looking car, but for $13,000, I expect the engine compartment to be clean and detailed, I expect that the rear bumper is not pushed inward in the center, I don't expect a large rust spot on the left rear fender just ahead of the taillight, and I don't expect a torn armrest and worn seats.

 

I agree with your sentiments jaunty. A good cleaning would make a world of difference on this car, but it still wouldn't make it a $13,000.00 car IMO.

 

The car is a good core. Much has been done to it, and it has a lot going for it, but it still needs quite a bit, not the least of which is a new paint job. I would put its value at around $5,000 in its current condition. Get the repaint, clean up the inside, repair the interior damage, straighten the rear bumper or get a replacement, and make that engine compartment clean enough to eat off of. After all of this, then we can starting talking about a five-figure car. But not now.

 

Sounds about right.

 

The only way this car is worth $13k in this condition is if it was a factory 428-4 speed car (buckets a plus). They did make a few of them... but they're extremely rare as we're talking about 20 cars. As it sits it's worth about $4500-5000, especially considering how many '67 wagons pop up for sale all the time. It does have a bonus going for it that the interior is in really decent shape despite the blemishes.

I would also expect the AC to work... but I'm just picky like that.

 

This is another one of those Pontiacs that I'm absolutely not a fan of. That front end and lower body side scallop do nothing for me in fact just ugly. Someone picked this up for 3000 and washed it and now wants 13,000? Sorry it's still a 3000 car. At least make an effort. No belt on the a/c or smog pump so both are probably seized. I looked at a 67 Bonneville convertible a few years back. The ad said "contact Mickey, I know what I have low ballers stay away. For ten g I thought not bad if it's mint. Totally clapped out car with a roller looking paint job. Mickey was a woman.

 

That line, and variations of it, always make me chuckle. It's akin to someone who thinks they are important saying "do you know who I am?"

In general I have found folks who have something special (at least automotively speaking) let the vehicle speak for itself.

 

If it has a smog pump, it can't be the original engine what's in there, unless they were equipping California-destined cars with them already. If it's leaving California, the pump's getting chucked, anyway

An ugly color will make most anything ugly. But, agreed. The front end isn't the prettiest Pontiac ever designed and the rest of the car is drab. Thirteen grand, maybe if it had the 428 option, 2+2- bucket seats and Canadian console with a Grand Prix clip

 

Pontiac engines in 1967 for California came with A.I.R. pumps (I *think* A.I.R.'s first year was 1966 for California cars). The GTO restorers go nuts for them and pay decent money as the stuff is all specific to 1967 engines. This car has the correct California A.I.R. pump, air cleaner (for an AFB 4bbl), and all of the lines and tubes still intact so it's probably extremely original.

 

As much as I hate the '70 big Pontiac front end, I love the '67 front end. Maybe not the 'prettiest', but it sure is unique.

I'd REALLY love this wagon, if it had more equipment on it, like power windows and locks.

I think my brother-in-law's '67 Ventura hardtop was this color. Not sure - was there another blue. Same brother-in-law later traded in the Ventura on a '72 boat tail Riviera.