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My 1961 Pontiac Ventura BubbleTop

389ci, 3-2's, 4-spd., Cast iron long tube headers, 8 Lugs, 3:42 Posi., Original bucket seats, Flowmasters and almost done!!

My '61 Pontiac Bubbletop - loaded!!


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rsw1965 on Apr 27, 2011 said:

I had a '61 Catalina bubbletop all factory w/ 389 & 3-2's had dual air intakes that ran up under the front bumper but mine had a Hurst 3 speed on the floor with a long 1st and 2nd gear. Those close ratio muncies had a hard time to keep up with me they were too busy changing gears

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Anonymous on Jun 8, 2019 said:

I had a 4 speed muncie in my 61 Ventura had a 3 on the tree in my 61 Catalina had a 4 speed hydro in my 61 Bonneville inked the 4 speed muncie the best would turn 112 @ 12.56 consistantly

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oldriviera on May 24, 2011 said:

I had a '61 Ventura bubbletop right after highschool, white w/red interior. It was 389 - 3x2s - 3 speed automatic (slimjim) and positrac. Beautiful cars, wish I had it back.

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OhioT on May 29, 2011 said:

A great looking 1961 Catalina. Perhaps Pontiac's best of the 60's.

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Roadhoggg on Aug 2, 2011 said:

I like Pontiacs 1960,61,62,63, 64,67GTO,06GTO which I own one now.Back in the day, I had a 71 Grand Prix and a 72 S J 455 c.i. Put small cam,headers,holley carb.S D pistons,3.08 gears. It would run 13.8 quarter mile

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onisac1 on Dec 27, 2011 said:

Great looking wide-track. This is one of Pontiac's best cars. And yours is sweet.. oNiSaC1

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Anonymous on Nov 24, 2012 said:

CAST HEADERS? DO YOU MEAN THE 62 S.D. ALUMINUM ONES?

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Anonymous on Nov 25, 2012 said:

Hi, no they are powder coated cast iron(new repro's) not the original aluminum ones - darn!! dt.

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Anonymous on Jan 10, 2015 said:

Pontiac had those headers in aluminum and in cast iron, light ones for drag, iron for Nascar

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ghpcnm on Nov 26, 2012 said:

That is one beautiful car you have there

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65FI2010GS on Nov 26, 2012 said:

Thank you for the comment on my '61. It is a car that I have admired for many years and I have tired to restore it with period correct features and mostly original parts. It has taken several years to reach this point. dt

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L79 on Dec 15, 2012 said:

61 is my favorite pontiac,Rare piece.Bubble top no less

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Anonymous on Feb 4, 2013 said:

IS CAR FOR SALE IF SO CONTACT ME AT URBANARON@AOL.COM

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Anonymous on Feb 5, 2013 said:

Hi, and thanks for the interest in my '61 Ventura, but it is not for sale as I want to have some fun with the car this year. dt

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Anonymous on Oct 15, 2013 said:

i have a 1961 pont ventura,4-speed,421 ,2-fours,a cosmetic s d look,coranado red,bucket seats,8 lugs,for sale.bargertruck@gmail.com

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Anonymous on Jul 18, 2014 said:

In '61 there were a few factory racers offered these parts over the counter along with a cam change, McKeller # something, I can't remember, that started factory/experimental class. I heard of one with an aluminum front sheet metal. MikeFenby

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Anonymous on Jul 21, 2013 said:

Hi, absolutely stunning pontiac . I could have bought a twin to this car last year for 33k. I passed and lost out. I called the owner back on the day he had finalized the sale. I have been looking for another since. Just curious on the value you would put on the car " if it was for sale" . Thanks, Mr. G.

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Anonymous on Jul 23, 2013 said:

Hi and thanks for your interest in my '61. I am not interested in selling the car at this time, but would think that it should bring $30K+ due to the rarity of the model and details that I have added. Bucket seats alone are probably 5 - 8K. Good luck in your search for a great Pontiac. dt

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Anonymous on Jul 24, 2013 said:

Hi, thanks for responding . If you ever consider selling, please keep my correspondence. I would be very interested in striking a deal.if I don't find a twin to yours by the time you might poss be ready, I am a buyer. Thanks, Mr. G

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Anonymous on Dec 7, 2013 said:

fantastic, great job

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Anonymous on Jul 18, 2014 said:

They also made cast iron ones for speedway racing as the aluminum ones would melt in the long haul. Mike Fenby

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azmusclecar on Jun 14, 2017 said:

That roofline is like the Mona Lisa smile....once you see it you can't forget it.......

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Dan_Stanco on Sep 3, 2017 said:

She sure is a beauty! Youshould post more photos.

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Anonymous on Dec 7, 2017 said:

Love 61's better then any Pontiac since 1961!!!!

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Mario on Feb 15, 2021 said:

I Love the 61 Bubble top Pontiac. I had a 59 Catalina Convertible 389 and loved the ride. Please post more pictures, would love to see more of your car.

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