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1963 Pontiac Bonneville Military Superior Ambulance Jfk Vintage - Rare on 2040-cars
Year:1963
Mileage:19045
Color:
Location:
Layton, Utah, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:389
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:389
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 863P181688
Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Bonneville
Trim: Ambulance
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 19,045
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 5
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Bonneville
Trim: Ambulance
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 19,045
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Blue
Number of Doors: 5
Interior Color: Black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
This listing is for a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville / Superior Military Ambulance. It is "said" to be one of 15 military ambulances made on contract for the US Military in 1963. It is identical to the one, (but not THE one) that carried President JFK, after his assassination, from Andrews AFB to Bethesda Naval Hospital. In all likelihood, if you've read this far I need not go on with that part of the story.
The only other one that I know of in existence sold at a Barrett Jackson Auction for $120K/ and ultimately $132K and now resides in a museum in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Google searches on this topic can keep you busy for days on this topic.
I have a bunch of information about THIS ambulance and I will do the best to describe everything to the best of my ability. Due to the specific nature of this, I can pass WAY more information on in a phone call than via email, so simple questions or for more pictures of any angle just email me. For extended multiple questions or walk around Q&A please call 8013900800 between noon and 6 pm any time zone, 7 days a week. I am absolutely willing to allow and encourage a personal inspection if at all possible!
Overall:
I found this in Utah about 8 months ago, I had aspirations to restore this, but quickly realized that it probably belongs in a museum or in a private collection so rather than me start something that would possibly be "negative progress", I thought I would leave it up to the new owner. It had sat outside for 10-12 years under a tree when I found it. It was purchased from a Government auction in the late 90's by the previous owner.
The Mechanicals:
The 389 Pontiac 4bbl does start and run, the engine oil does not show any signs of water contamination. The transmission goes forward and back when selected and the fluid appears normal there too. As of right now, it does not have brakes - the pedal goes to the floor when depressed. There is brake fluid in the master cylinder. I will work on the brakes as time allows. The power steering works.
The Cosmetics:
As seen in the pictures, it needs most of the glass. The glass that is good is on the left rear, and the separation from the driver to the aft compartment. The good is that most glass is flat and the broken glass is still in place so tracing or making templates for the flat glass should be relatively easy. The front windshield is very easy to find as it is common to the Pontiac Bonnevilles of the same vintage - a local shop quoted me a little over $200 for a new one installed. The exception to this is the rear door glass which is a compound unique/shape but a fellow enthusiast I found online had one and was willing to part with it last early winter.
The body is pretty straight, but there are some small areas of rust mostly in the normal areas behind the tires as seen in the pictures. A friend who is familiar with these had me look at a few places on the frame and it seemed good as well. Both L&R floor boards are rusted out in the front seat area - common and I've found a source for tubs.
It does have a working Beacon Ray model 17 on the roof, and an original working Federal Signal siren (LOUD) mounted in front of the radiator.
It is showing 19,045 miles on the odometer which seems reasonable to be accurate.
This vehicle has never been titled, but I have applied for one. It can be sold with a bill of sale or I should have the clear Utah title within 30 days. I can take a major credit card or Paypal for a $1000 deposit, the remainder will need to be a cashiers check or cash.
I can assist with loading for shipment although all logistics are the buyers responsibility.
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