StevenGuthmiller Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Another one of my recent early '60s builds. This is an AMT 1961 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. This one is bone stock. Added a set of 8-lug wheels from a '65, but other than that..... It's painted with MCW '61 correct "Jewel Blue". I just love this color! I couldn't believe how it "popped" in the sunlight. Interior is tri-tone, (actually quad-tone) white, silver & two shades of blue. The motor is box stock except for the usual plumbing & wiring & I added an air cleaner from a Monogram '59 Impala kit. Closest I could find to a stock Pontiac unit. Steve Edited April 24, 2018 by StevenGuthmiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very unusual and very nice! It's great to see these rare old kits being built so well. Nice work! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great looking model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Steve, that is Beautiful! Wow! What a great build! You're right about it popping in the sunlight, it doesn't even look like the same paint inside. What a stunner, I'm stunned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 That's a beautiful Bonnie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks guys! I agree Gene. When I looked at the photos side by side I thought the same thing! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wow!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Another impressive build Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Beautiful car and model. Very nice detail on the engine and suroundings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Just stunning. Is the rear window missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Gorgeous!!! One of my favourite 60s designs and a beautifully built model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Ital Mike Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very nice build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 That is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Nice clean build of a beautiful car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Very nice, the color looks perfect on the car. Edited May 1, 2014 by TFchronos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks guys! Yes Lee, the rear window is missing. These Amt Convertible annuals from this period never came with the rear glass for the up-tops. At the time that I finished the build, I hadn't made one & I still haven't gotten around to it. One of these days I'll make one for it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wood Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Very Nice Poncho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I just love it, simply gorgeous, great work, fantastic model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 wow thats pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Drop dead gorgeous from every angle! Any chance we could see some interior shots? I'm pretty sure that Chevy air cleaner is correct for this car and other Tri-Power Pontiacs back to at least '59 and was used on other multi-carb GM cars. Probably the bottom half only would've been unique to each application. Love your work! Edited May 1, 2014 by John Goschke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realgone58 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Awesome build! Great color choice! I just may do my '61 Bonneville hardtop in that blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porscheman Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Wow!!!!!! Took the words right outa my mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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