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1966 Pontiac Bonneville
Pontiac revealed the Bonneville in 1958. The Bonneville was always a desirable car with the best and biggest engines they packed in highly-designed bodies. However, in the ’60s, this model was popular and in a class of its own. And the success of the GTO affected the whole Pontiac range. Suddenly, all Pontiacs were sportier and more powerful and aggressive.
Even their four-door sedans became performance machines. And the biggest, most luxurious Bonneville is their best example. They restyled the Bonneville for 1965, but in 1966 its design matured. It evolved into an elegant, low and sleek form perfect for this performance sedan. And the Bonneville came in a hardtop with the Pontiac signature wide-track design, split grille and nine-bolt wheels.
Also, Pontiac customers could get lots of optional equipment and powerful engines. The 389 V8 with 325 HP was standard. But, you could also get the mighty 421 V8 with the famed Tri Power option producing 360 HP. Unfortunately, during the ’70s and ’80s, the Bonneville primarily became a luxury car, losing its performance edge.