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No accidents or damage	No special vehicle use
No odometer rollback	No loan or lien records
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Number Of Owners:3

VIN:2N69Y9P167942

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Report Run Date:Nov-04-2009 11:06:25.528 CST

Title:	1979 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE; SEDAN; RED/RED; CLEAN; 80,500m
Mileage:	80,500 miles
Location:	River Forest, IL

Vehicle Information
VIN:	2N69Y9P167942 \| See the free Vehicle History Report
Warranty:	Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Title:	Clear
Condition:	Used
For sale by:	Private seller

Features
Body type:	Sedan	Engine:	8 Cylinder	Exterior color:	Red
Transmission:	Automatic	Fuel type:	Gasoline	Interior color:	Red
Disability equipped:	No

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Options
CD player

Power options
Power windows		Air conditioning

***PLEASE SEE ADDITIONAL PICTURES***
I have had several inquiries about the engine of the car. The best I can tell is it's a 4.9 Litre Pontiac 301.
1979 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

This is a hard thing for me to do, but it must be done to resolve my new living situation. My car is for sale, up for auction...whatever. Soon my lovely piece of machinery will not belong to me. I will attempt to include everything you need to know about it below:

YEAR: 1979
MAKE: PONTIAC
MODEL: BONNEVILLE
BODY TYPE: SEDAN
MILEAGE: 80,500 MILES
VIN #: 2N69Y9P167942

"SELL YOUR VEHICLE CHECKLIST" TEMPLATE INFORMATION
Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Automatic Transmission
NOT Under Warranty
8-Cylinder Engine

The pictures will tell you more than most of my storytelling and ramblings about the car's history, etc., but details are important to anyone in the market for an automobile, so I am including as much information as I can. I have little to no experience working on cars. I'm no pro, but I'll try to be as informative as possible if you need to know anything not posted below.

HISTORY
My Great Aunt Rose & Uncle Harold (Harold died not long after they got the car) purchased this then-brand new vehicle in cash on July 9, 1979 (7/9/79--Take it or leave it. It's documented and I think it's cool). My Great Aunt Rose hardly ever took the car out, so after a couple years' use it was essentially garaged. Following my Great Aunt's death, the car was transferred from her estate to her neighbor Clifford Barnes (now also deceased). Clifford was also a friend of my Grandmother, who knew I was 15 and in driver's education class. She asked Clifford what he was doing with the car, and mentioned (hinting...?) that I would be turning 16 in several months. This '79 Bonneville soon became my first car.

The car had 55,000-odd miles on it when my family obtained it in early 2002. The Bonneville was only driven on "town car"-friendly streets and sparingly on the expressway. It's not a car for long-distance trips (then again, I've never tried...), but the car runs smoothly and has a comfortable, spacious interior. Most (if not all) of the original paperwork/literature included with the car has survived the years: 1979 PONTIAC OWNERS MANUAL (for models Catalina, Bonneville, and Bonneville Brougham); "WARRANTY INFORMATION ON 1979 PONTIAC NEW CARS"; "LIMITED WARRANTY" for Firestone passenger tires; chemical paint spotting notice; 1979 Pontiac Consumer Information (all models); 1979 GENERAL MOTORS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FOR GASOLINE FUELED PASSENGER CARS; and a print-out for Village Pontiac, Inc. / 1585 West Ogden Avenue / Naperville, Illinois 60540 -- the salesman's signature is at the bottom.

INTERIOR
The interior has not suffered any significant damage in the past 30 years. The frontseat bench does adjust manually, but it's hardly ever been kinked with so it's difficult to adjust. The entire bench moves toward and away from the back seat when it adjusts, as opposed to one seat at a time. A piece of carpet under the vertical bar between the two doors on the passenger side has been loose since my stereo was rewired for an upgrade *see picture*. The top of the driver's side rear door's armrest is loose, but remains secured to the bottom *see picture*. A piece of metal on the driver's side door is dislodged but could easily be adhesed back onto the door *see picture*.
Additional details concerning the interior of the vehicle: 1) There is no weather stripping in the right front window--it needs to be replaced
2) The floormats in the front seat of the car are not the original mats
3) A brown piece of plastic used to serve as a cover and handle for the ash tray/cigarette lighter (located under the CD deck), but the glue wore off and I never bothered to reglue it to the metal that became exposed. I do still have the part in question, however.
4) There are a total of six (6) seat bealts in the car -- the front seat has a lap belt between the areas designated for the driver and a passenger. All the seat belts in the rear are lap belts too.
5) The car was smoked in before I acquired it and I smoked in it regularly from 2002 through Summer 2005.
6) The cloth ceiling on the interior began to sag down soon after I started to use the car. I applied adhesive under the cloth to secure it back to the ceiling a few years ago. It still looks much better than it did, but the cloth is not quite taught around the area I opened up (rear upper panel that lines ceiling perimeter).
7) The rear windows have child-protection and only go down about half-way.
8) There is a full-size spare tire and jack stowed in the trunk.

STEREO
Installment I: January 14, 2003 at Circuit City (now defunct), Harlem Ave. & Grand Ave. store, Chicago, IL
REMOVED: original four speakers and A.M. radio
INSTALLED: 1) Kenwood KDC319 CD-Receiver (includes remote control, manual; only plays standard audio CDs; no iPod jack)
2) Kenwood KTC-SR901 Sirius Satellite Radio Tuner (includes manual and Quick Start Guide
3) Two (2) Infinity reference series 4652cfp 4" X 6" two-way, plate automotive loudspeakers and
4) Two (2) Infinity reference series 6953i series 6" X 9" three-way automotive loudspeakers.
If you view the photograph of the rear of the car, you can see the Sirius antenna (black, circular) installed over the trunk.
Curiously enough, I canceled my subscription for Sirius in 2005 but my tuner and antenna are still fed a live signal. I am not selling a subscription for Sirius XM with the car. However, I checked the status of the satellite radio recently and it remains operational.

Installment II: Summer/Fall 2004 at ABC Automotive Electronics, 7150 West Cermak Road, Berwyn, IL
INSTALLED: 1) Two (2) Kenwood "W" 12" subwoofers in one box (sits in trunk), each "specially" (a cut above) installed with materials/positioning that enhance the woofers' performance, and
2) One (1) Kenwood excelon KAC-X650D 5/4/3ch Power Amplifier, connected to both the subwoofers and existing interior speakers

I still have the original A.M. radio and four (4) speakers that were removed when I first upgraded my sound system in 2003.

EXTERIOR
The exterior of the car is mostly unscathed, aside from rust on the rear bumper, a couple of dings, and a few spots with chipped paint.
The car only has a side rearview mirror on the driver's side and a wide center rearview in the vehicle; I understand that a passenger-side rearview mirror was an option on the car and my family members did not opt for one. As far as I know, it's legal in Illinois to drive with a minimum number of mirrors equal to what this Bonneville was built with (2). A spare sideview could be tracked down somewhere (or even a generic model for practical use) and installed on the passenger side to make parallel parking less impossible. I managed without one for the past seven years, but it wasn't easy learning.
There are two keys to the car. One opens the driver's door, front passenger door, glove compartment (if you choose to lock it), and the trunk. I should note that there is no other practical way to open the trunk aside from unlocking it with the key. There is no lever to "pop" the trunk, much less a remote control that opens it up for you on your way out of the supermarket. The other key serves solely to power the ignition.

ACCIDENT
The car was in one accident while I owned it. A Jeep Wrangler parked parallel to my direction of travel darted out of its spot, causing me to collide with the wheel base on the left front side of the Wrangler. The right front corner of the car was damaged considerably. The repairs and restoration took nearly three months to complete, totaling approximately $3,000 in parts and labor. The job was done relatively quickly and impressively, considering the age of the vehicle and damage induced. All records from the partial restoration following the accident are on file. The invoice includes 53 items of parts and procedures.
I have only heard from second and third-degree sources, but apparently my Great Aunt & Uncle hit a deer with the Bonneville while they owned it. I don't know anything about the accident besides it probably happened.

MAINTENANCE
All the maintenance records are available on file. If you're interested in seeing them, just ask and I will reproduce the invoice details/amounts and add them into the auction description. After reviewing them, I confirmed three mechanics worked on the car over the course of the seven-plus years I've owned it. My parents invested approximately $5,000-$6,000 into the car for all repairs necessary during these years. For the most part, I have fueled the car with mid-grade gasoline. The fuel tank is accessible behind the rear license plate.

Parts that have been replaced or serviced on: the engine, brake lining, tires, fuel pump, master cylinder, alternater, exhaust system, muffler, air-conditioning, driver's door track assembly, spark plugs, dist rotor, ignition wires, fuel filter, emission levels, driveshaft, front and rear U-joints, and differentiated pinion seal.
Any problem with the car since I have first driven it in January 2003 was addressed prudently and thoroughly. Over the past four years, the car saw a lot less action since I was at college. My Dad took the car out regularly to keep it in commission and I drove it during recess periods when I returned home. I have been driving it regularly. The most recent repair was a leak in one of the brake lines ($127.98). It's always a pleasure to cruise around in this car. I hope it finds a good home.

CONDITION & STATE OF BEING
This 1979 Bonneville is a great car. It's one of the last of its breed: an intimadating, steel-body American automobile with plenty of chrome, poor gas mileage, a luxurious interior (before cup-holders started showing up...), and a mockery of (or forfeit toward) sports cars (it's the antithesis of a speed demon). Various mechanics made good business off of the needs the car presented throughout its life with me. There is nothing wrong with the car. I will not dump a problem on someone's lap in the course of selling this vehicle. It's in good condition, but be mindful of the fact that this Bonneville is 30-years-old! I have dealt with the expenses a vintage automobile can present in the past several years, and it can be frustrating and awfully expensive.
The car could stay as-is and be a dependable car for someone who doesn't drive much on a daily basis. No one could possibly predict how long it would last, but I think it's got plenty of life left in it. I would like to think the buyer has intentions of restoring it, but it's not in league with many of the cars people do refurbish.

GUIDELINES
The winner of the auction must send a $250 deposit within 48 hours of the listing's expiration. eBay charges $125 for any successful vehicle auction, so half of that deposit essentially goes straight to eBay.
The car is for PICK-UP ONLY. I will not deliver the car anywhere. It is the responsibility of the buyer to pick up the car within 10 days of auction's end. The buyer will pay in full--less the difference from the deposit--when he/she picks up the car.
Please. Ask ANY and ALL questions you have about the car before you commit and bid. DO NOT bid if you do not have the means to pay for this item.
Thanks for looking & good luck.

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