Pontiac Bonneville

1957 to 1958 · Convertible · 630 built

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Shifty Estimate
$65,500
Low confidence · $49K to $82K
Median · all time
$70,500
Sales · all time
7
Market cap
$41.3M · 630 built
Original MSRP
$5,782Up 1033% since new

The market

Every recorded 1957 Pontiac Bonneville sale, by date and price
Sep 2025 · Bring a Trailer
$65,500 · 55,000 mi · White
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$40k$60k$80k$100kAug 20212023202420252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $66k
Sold Bid to, not sold
7 sales · 4 unsoldmedian $71kupdated Jun 2026

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Specifications

Engine
V8, 6.3L
Power
310 hp
Torque
400 lb-ft
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Production
630 built
Original MSRP
$5,782

Common questions

How much does a Pontiac Bonneville cost?

A 1957 Pontiac Bonneville cost $5,782 new. Across every sale we have on file, 7 have sold publicly at a median of $70,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $65,500. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $49,125 to $81,875, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1957 Pontiac Bonneville worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $65,500. We rate confidence low: 7 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.

Is a Pontiac Bonneville a good investment?

It has appreciated 1033% against its $5,782 list price. Only 630 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $54,000 to $100,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Pontiac Bonneville have sold?

Shifty has 7 public sales of the Pontiac Bonneville on file. The earliest was on Aug 1, 2021.

What is the most expensive Pontiac Bonneville sold?

The highest public sale on file is $100,500, on Aug 7, 2023, with 55,621 mi.

What has a Pontiac Bonneville sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $65,500Sep 12, 2025White · 55,000 mi
  • $81,000Feb 17, 2024White · 3,000 mi
  • $100,500Aug 7, 2023Kenya Ivory and Bonneville Red · 55,621 mi

About the 1957 Pontiac Bonneville

The inaugural Pontiac Bonneville stands as one of Detroit's most significant debuts, marking Pontiac's transformation from stodgy family hauler to performance pioneer. Launched in 1957 as a limited-production convertible, the Bonneville showcased Pontiac's new 370-cubic-inch V8 with fuel injection, making it one of the first GM cars to offer this cutting-edge technology. Only 630 were built in 1957, followed by 3,096 in 1958 when a hardtop joined the lineup. The Bonneville's distinctive styling featured sweeping lines, chrome spears, and an aircraft-inspired dashboard that epitomized late-fifties optimism. These early Bonnevilles established the nameplate that would become synonymous with Pontiac performance through the muscle car era. Today, first-generation Bonnevilles are highly sought after, particularly the rare '57 convertibles, representing both exceptional rarity and the dawn of Pontiac's performance legacy.

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