I own this same car, the 1975 Bonneville. Same in all respects except the following: no cruise control, no intermittent wipers, and mine is maroon in color. The car in this video has fewer miles, different hub caps, and less carpet and seat wear. My mother drove my car from 1976 to about 1990 as her daily driver. Despite the conventional rear end, it went very well in the winter snow, and was an absolute joy on long interstate drives. I drove it on a 1400 mile summer trip to Michigan in 2004 and I must say, it felt like I was piloting a jetliner down the road. Completely smooth driving.
It really is kind of an oddball with this level of equipment on a mid-line model, but yes a very nice oddball. By 1975, the Bonneville had been dumbed down to the mid-level full size Pontiac model, which included the herringbone tweed upholstery that I always thought was a bit out of line for even a mid level Bonneville by this time when velour upholstery was becoming the norm. Tweed seemed like a throwback to the 1950's and 60's. You had to get into a top of the line Grand Ville Brougham to get crushed velour in a full sized Pontiac in 1975. Power windows were standard on the Bonneville, but this one lacks power door locks which usually got checked off together on a large four door near-luxury car, especially with Pontiac providing a built in panel for the controls, yet it does have the six-way power bench seat. This one even has cornering lamps which were definitely a frill, yet lacks the more common and less costly power trunk opener and a few other functional yet inexpensive options, such as a remote control rearview passenger door mirror. One missing option that keeps this unit's appearance lower line is the chrome wind split hood moulding and stand up ornament that were standard on the Grand Ville Brougham. Then there's that AM only radio with Stereo 8. Also, I really wonder where the narrator came up with the name of Sandstone Blue for the color. Pontiac called this 1975 only GM paint color Bimini Blue. All criticism aside, thanks for showing us this Pontiac. I enjoyed seeing it.
+gary peacock I showed it early on in the video, but briefly. This was one of my older reviews, and now with my newer more recent reviews, I have a segment dedicated to the Powertrain. I wish I could re-do the older ones, especially the classic cars, but it’s not feasible, unfortunately.
+Maurice Cole Yes it was, and this one is very nicely equipped for the year and the model. It's almost Grand Ville in its equipment levels. And, this car drives like it's new. I had the pleasure of driving it to our huge tent sale, so I took it out on the highway. It just floats.
+Maurice Cole You could buy an Olds 98 Regency, much better than this Pontiac, and say what? This car had the 400 with a 2bbl, I thought back then they had the 455 with a 4bbl, 400 with a 2 were on the Catalina, I think.
I used to think that but we are both wrong. The Bonneville WAS Pontiac's top of the line vehicle except for 1975 to 1976. During those two years, the Granville got the best. I own both a '75 Bonneville and a '76 Granville and the Granville has the better options. I think the Bonneville could have been had with a 455 and I know for a fact the Granville could have come with the 400 as mine did.
LOWER IN MODEL RANKINGS BUT STILL A LARGE POWERFUL AUTOMOBILE : 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA SEDAN & THE 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA BROUGHM HARDTOP. WE HAD ONE OF EACH FROM : 1971----- 2002 . HOW CAR'S WERE DESIGNED VS TODAYS OVERPRICED PLASTIC SARAN WRAP GARBAGE
Love how it starts off. Classic Pontiac starter!
I own this same car, the 1975 Bonneville. Same in all respects except the following: no cruise control, no intermittent wipers, and mine is maroon in color. The car in this video has fewer miles, different hub caps, and less carpet and seat wear.
My mother drove my car from 1976 to about 1990 as her daily driver. Despite the conventional rear end, it went very well in the winter snow, and was an absolute joy on long interstate drives. I drove it on a 1400 mile summer trip to Michigan in 2004 and I must say, it felt like I was piloting a jetliner down the road. Completely smooth driving.
I had 10 Cadillacs from 1976 till 2 Bonnevilles... with that being said the smoothest riding car I ever owned was a 1971 Electra Buick 225
It really is kind of an oddball with this level of equipment on a mid-line model, but yes a very nice oddball. By 1975, the Bonneville had been dumbed down to the mid-level full size Pontiac model, which included the herringbone tweed upholstery that I always thought was a bit out of line for even a mid level Bonneville by this time when velour upholstery was becoming the norm. Tweed seemed like a throwback to the 1950's and 60's. You had to get into a top of the line Grand Ville Brougham to get crushed velour in a full sized Pontiac in 1975. Power windows were standard on the Bonneville, but this one lacks power door locks which usually got checked off together on a large four door near-luxury car, especially with Pontiac providing a built in panel for the controls, yet it does have the six-way power bench seat. This one even has cornering lamps which were definitely a frill, yet lacks the more common and less costly power trunk opener and a few other functional yet inexpensive options, such as a remote control rearview passenger door mirror. One missing option that keeps this unit's appearance lower line is the chrome wind split hood moulding and stand up ornament that were standard on the Grand Ville Brougham. Then there's that AM only radio with Stereo 8. Also, I really wonder where the narrator came up with the name of Sandstone Blue for the color. Pontiac called this 1975 only GM paint color Bimini Blue. All criticism aside, thanks for showing us this Pontiac. I enjoyed seeing it.
My first car!
Real nice
I tried to find one at one time, but my luck ran out!
the grand ville was one step up.
2 barrel carburetor on this monster really
You showed the car but you did not let us see what the engine look
+gary peacock I showed it early on in the video, but briefly. This was one of my older reviews, and now with my newer more recent reviews, I have a segment dedicated to the Powertrain. I wish I could re-do the older ones, especially the classic cars, but it’s not feasible, unfortunately.
My dad got one on 34
If you could not afford a Caddy or a Buick back in 1975, this was Pontiac's answer.
+Maurice Cole Yes it was, and this one is very nicely equipped for the year and the model. It's almost Grand Ville in its equipment levels. And, this car drives like it's new. I had the pleasure of driving it to our huge tent sale, so I took it out on the highway. It just floats.
+Maurice Cole You could buy an Olds 98 Regency, much better than this Pontiac, and say what? This car had the 400 with a 2bbl, I thought back then they had the 455 with a 4bbl, 400 with a 2 were on the Catalina, I think.
See my post just now........I can attest to the stately drive of this model.
I used to think that but we are both wrong. The Bonneville WAS Pontiac's top of the line vehicle except for 1975 to 1976. During those two years, the Granville got the best. I own both a '75 Bonneville and a '76 Granville and the Granville has the better options.
I think the Bonneville could have been had with a 455 and I know for a fact the Granville could have come with the 400 as mine did.
The Grand Ville was Pontiac's top-of-the-line full size model between 1971-75. The Bonneville was priced slightly lower in those years.
How much is this car ?
Mahmoud Elrouby It’s no longer for sale.
Neighborhood Car Reviews ok how much was it sold for?
Mahmoud Elrouby It never sold. The original owner who was consigning the car took it back under his ownership. He was asking $14,000
Neighborhood Car Reviews it deserves.
Neighborhood Car Reviews it deserves that amount, it’s a collectors item.
It's a 3 speed auto
LOWER IN MODEL RANKINGS BUT STILL A LARGE POWERFUL AUTOMOBILE : 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA SEDAN & THE 1972 PONTIAC CATALINA BROUGHM HARDTOP. WE HAD ONE OF EACH FROM : 1971----- 2002 . HOW CAR'S WERE DESIGNED VS TODAYS OVERPRICED PLASTIC SARAN WRAP GARBAGE
Can do without the fisheye lens, I just do not understand why anyone with any sense thinks that looks good. It distorts the image and looks like shit.
clemsonbloke Probably because at the time, that’s all I had to work with????
Looks like a big face-diaper on wheels. What an ugly color.