In the mid-1950s, many regarded Pontiac as a producer of reliable yet mundane family cars. With the introduction of the Bonneville in January 1957, that reputation quickly went out the window about as fast as the Bonneville traveled. Offered was a car loaded to the brim with every power accessory imaginable, resulting in a luxury convertible that made absolutely no compromises whatsoever in terms of comfort. If that didn’t woo prospective buyers, the engine certainly did. The car was powered by a dynamite 347-cubic inch V-8 that was fitted with Rochester mechanical fuel injection, and as such, it was capable of producing 315 horsepower and running from 0 to 60 in 8.1 seconds, which was alarmingly fast for such a heavy car.

Of course, this level of luxury and performance came at a price, $5,782 to be exact, which was over $1,000 more expensive than a fuel-injected Corvette and more than twice the price of a Star Chief Convertible. Only 630 Bonnevilles were produced, making it a truly rare car in terms of overall GM production. Every Pontiac dealer was allocated just one car, bringing a great deal of exclusivity to the individual who was lucky enough to get their hands on one.

The example presented here is even rarer yet. It is the only fuel-injected example finished in Raven Black, with a matching Black and Ivory interior and white convertible top. Following a full frame-off restoration to concours standards, it is truly one of the finest examples in existence. This Bonneville shows a high degree of factory correctness, down to the appropriate inspection markings and tags in the engine bay. A correct original spare tire, complete with an original sticker, tonneau cover, and jack, reside in the trunk. This Bonneville is near flawless throughout, showing few signs of use despite having been restored over 10 years ago. It was previously owned by noted collector Brent Merrill, and it has continued to be preserved in wonderful condition within the Andrews Collection. It is one of the finest examples of its kind in existence.

The Bonneville offered each of its buyers an almost inconceivable choice of power options and even more horsepower, leaving those lucky few wanting for nothing. The Andrews’s example is a one-of-a-kind Bonneville that truly needs nothing, and it would be a wonderful addition to any collection of high-performance American muscle.