1958 Pontiac Bonneville

Full-size performance powered by 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Strato-Streak V8 family.

Exact-year stock-presenting view retained for body, trim, glazing, lamp, bumper, and wheel context; restoration details remain specific to the photographed car.

Body Two-door hardtop and convertible

Engine family 370-cid Strato-Streak V8

Output 255-310 gross hp in regular-production configurations; higher-output racing equipment remains application-specific

Wheelbase 122 inches

Reported production 12,240

Story

1958 Pontiac Bonneville

The 1958 Bonneville joined Pontiac performance with premium full-size equipment. This page keeps its body, engine, transmission, axle, chassis, trim, production, and identity evidence in one model-year record while separating every configuration path.

Engines and drivetrain

The 370-cubic-inch Strato-Streak V8 was offered in model-year-specific output and induction forms. Engine code, carburetion or fuel injection, transmission, axle ratio, cooling, exhaust, dates, and records must agree; added Tri-Power or fuel injection does not establish original delivery.

Chassis and cabin

The 122-inch-wheelbase chassis used power-assisted drum brakes and model-year suspension, steering, wheel, and tire equipment. Paint, brightwork, upholstery, instruments, and controls depended on body and selected equipment.

Identity

Begin with serial, body, trim, title, and ownership records. Reconcile the shell, drivetrain, axle, brakes, suspension, protected finish, cabin, and every dated component. Production totals describe the model family, not a survivor count or one car's authenticity.

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Specs

Car type: Full-size performance
Seats: 6
Body: Two-door hardtop and convertible
Engine: 1958 Pontiac Bonneville Strato-Streak V8 family
Horsepower: 255-310 gross hp in regular-production configurations; higher-output racing equipment remains application-specific
Torque: 360 lb-ft for the manual-transmission four-barrel path; other configurations differ
Carburetion: Four-barrel, Tri-Power, or Rochester mechanical fuel injection by engine code

Equipment

Bonneville-specific performance engine range
Model-year transmission and axle paths
Power steering and power drum brakes
Distinct exterior and cabin trim
Optional Ever-Level air suspension

Linked Parts

Price history

Values

Nominal dollars from original price sheets, auction archives, and approved value references.

Original Price

A verified original price is not yet available for this car.

Values move with paperwork, originality, options, condition, venue, and body style. High bids and guide values are labeled separately from completed sales.

Reference records

Options, Colors & Components

Source-backed details for trim, chassis, production, and authenticity.

Engine Details

370 four-barrel 370 cu in; 255 gross hp with manual transmission or 285 gross hp with Hydra-Matic · 1958 Bonneville standard engine paths · engine assembly / specification
Tri-Power 370 Three two-barrel carburetors; 300 gross hp production path · 1958 Bonneville optional engine · engine assembly / specification
Fuel-injected 370 Rochester mechanical fuel injection; 310 gross hp production path · 1958 Bonneville optional engine · engine assembly / specification
Induction hardware Four-barrel, Tri-Power, or mechanical fuel injection by engine code · 1958 Bonneville · carburetor / specification

Transmission

Factory transmission Three-speed manual
Factory transmission Four-speed Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic automatic

Options

Engines and Induction summarized from reviewed factory and marque references.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

FOUR-BARREL 370 four-barrel engine factory · performance · Manual and Hydra-Matic output differ.
TRI-POWER 370 Tri-Power engine factory · performance · Engine code, three-carburetor hardware, transmission, and records must agree.
FUEL-INJECTION Rochester fuel-injected 370 factory · performance · Rare configuration requiring complete component and record evidence.
SAFE-T-TRACK Safe-T-Track differential factory · performance · Ratio, carrier, housing, dates, and records must agree.
EVER-LEVEL Ever-Level air suspension factory · comfort · Factory order, surviving hardware, service history, and any coil conversion must be disclosed.

Paint

A Raven Black factory · solid
B Kenya Ivory factory · solid
D Patina Ivory factory · solid
H Mandarin Red factory · solid
N Marlin Turquoise factory · solid
Q Starlight Blue factory · solid
Y Burma Green factory · solid
Z Sunset Glow factory · solid

Production

Transmissions summarized from reviewed factory and marque references.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

1958 Pontiac Bonneville hardtops and convertibles combined total · 12,240 · reported

Authenticity

Rear Axle and Ratios summarized from reviewed factory and marque references.Classic Muscle · Reference illustration

Model-year identity 1958 Bonneville identity supported by serial, body, trim, engine, transmission, axle, title, and ownership evidence · VIN or serial plate, body or trim plate, chassis, title, build records, and ownership history · fraud detection
Engine and transmission Configuration-correct engine, induction, transmission, controls, stampings, castings, and dates · Engine, induction, gearbox, shifter, pedals, stamp pads, castings, dates, and records · numbers matching
Axle, brakes, and suspension Application-correct axle, ratio, brake system, steering, springs, links, and dampers · Axle housing and carrier, brakes, steering, suspension, dates, service records, and build evidence · date correctness
Paint, exterior trim, and cabin Plate- and record-supported finish, moldings, badges, wheels, upholstery, instruments, and controls · Body and trim plates, protected paint, upholstery, hardware, dashboard, and restoration records · trim correctness

Still Researching

production The reviewed public records do not provide an audited 1958 split by engine code, transmission, axle, paint, trim, options, plant, destination, or surviving cars.
paint colors Reviewed references establish representative factory colors but not a complete body, trim, stripe, special-order, plant, and build-date compatibility matrix.
interior Broad cabin equipment is documented, but the complete upholstery color, material, body, option, and production-date matrix is not publicly reconciled.
authenticity markers Public model references cannot prove one survivor's born-with shell, drivetrain, chassis components, paint, trim, options, or component dates.