Pontiac offered four series in 1961, in addition to the new compact Tempest. Only the entry-level Catalina and top-flight Bonneville series included convertibles, and there was a $400 price differential between them. For the extra $400, the Bonneville customer got more wheelbase, more pounds of steel, and most importantly, a base four-barrel carbureted engine with 36 more horsepower. Foam cushions, a padded dashboard; and all-Morrokide upholstery was equipped on convertibles. In 1961 Pontiac produced 18,264 copies of this model with limited numbers receiving the optional Tri-powered 389 cubic inch engine.

Under the hood of this frame-off restored 1961 Bonneville is the optional Tri-powered 389-cid V-8 engine that is connected to a fully automatic transmission. The car has factory features that include the rare 8-lug cast wheels; power steering, antenna, windows and brakes. The desirable presentation is complete with a cream exterior and a complementing cream and brown interior. This design of Bonneville is an ideal representation of Pontiac’s luxury car/ musclecar image.