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| The 1960 Pontiac Bonneville was wrapped in luxury that was unsurpassed by far more expensive cars. |
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1960 Pontiac Ventura
For 1960, Pontiac offers a new series in two richly appointed models- the Ventura Sports Coupe and Ventura Vista. Everywhere you look you'll find custom touches you wouldn't expect at so modest a price: full carpeting, distinctive instrument panel, special fabrics and interior design, custom steering wheel, deluxe wheel discs and many more. In no other car can you buy so much luxury at so little cost.
1960 Pontiac Ventura Production Numbers and Specifications
| Model Number |
Body/Style Number |
Body Type & Seating |
Factory Price |
Shipping Weight |
Total Production |
| Ventura Series 23 |
| 23 |
39 |
4d Vista Hardtop - 6P |
$3,047 |
3,990 lbs |
28,700 |
| 23 |
37 |
2d Hardtop - 6P |
$2,971 |
3,865 lbs |
27,577 |
Notes:
- 56,277 Venturas were built
- 2,381 had Synchromesh
- 53,896 had Hydra-Matic
Chassis Data
| Model |
Wheelbase |
Overall Length |
Front Tread |
Rear Tread |
Tires |
| Ventura |
123 in |
213.7 in |
63.7 in |
64 in |
8.00 x 14 |
VIN Decoding |
Vin Number was on the left front door hinge pillar. On raised pad at front of right hand cylinder bank. |
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| First Symbol - Series |
| 21 = Catalina |
27 = Bonneville Safari |
| 23 = Ventura |
28 = Bonneville |
| 24 = Star Chief |
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| Second & Third Symbol - Year |
| 60 = 1960 |
| Fourth Symbol - Assembly Plant |
| (P) Pontiac, Michigan |
(K) Kansas City, Kansas |
| (S) Southgate, California |
(D) Doraville, Georgia |
| (L) Linden, New Jersey |
(A) Arlington, Texas |
| (W) Wilmington, Delaware |
(E) Euclid, Ohio |
| Last Four Symbols - Production Sequence |
| Started at 1001 |
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1960 Pontiac Options
| Description |
Description |
| Air Conditioning |
Remote Control Mirror |
| Electric Antenna |
Power Windows |
| Aluminum Hubs & Drums |
Power Steering |
| E-Z-Eye Glass |
Power Brakes |
| Circ-L-Aire Heater Defroster |
Custom Steering Wheel |
| Direct Aire Heater Defroster |
3-Speed Manual Transmission (Column-Shift) |
| Sportable Radio |
Super Hydra-Matic (Strato-Flight) Transmission |
| Wonder Bar Radio |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
| Super Deluxe Radio |
Safe-T-Track Differential |
| Rear Seat Speaker |
Dual Exhaust |
| Luggage Carrier |
Custom Wheel Discs |
| Padded Dash |
Deluxe Wheel Discs |
| Bucket Seats |
Windshield Washer |
| Safeguard Speedometer |
Continental Spare Tire & Cover |
| Magi-Cruise |
Underhood Utility Light |
Engine Data |
| Location Of Engine Code: Stamped on right front side of block. |
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| Letter Code |
Engine |
Horsepower |
Torque |
Transmission |
Carburetor |
| A1 |
8-389 |
283 |
413 |
Automatic |
2 BC |
| A2 |
8-389 |
215 |
390 |
Manual |
2 BC |
| B1 |
8-389 |
303 |
425 |
Automatic |
4 BC |
| B2 |
8-389 |
281 |
407 |
Manual |
4 BC |
| C1 |
8-389 |
318 |
430 |
Automatic |
3 - 2 BC |
| C4 |
8-389 |
318 |
430 |
Manual |
3 - 2 BC |
| E3 |
8-389 |
215 |
390 |
Automatic |
2 BC |
| F1 |
8-389 |
333 |
425 |
Automatic |
4 BC |
| F4 |
8-389 |
333 |
425 |
Manual |
4 BC |
| G4 |
8-389 |
215 |
390 |
Manual |
2 BC |
| H4 |
8-389 |
235 |
402 |
Manual |
4 BC |
| J1 |
8-389 |
230 |
380 |
Automatic |
2 BC |
| K1 |
8-389 |
230 |
380 |
Automatic |
2 BC |
| L1 |
8-389 |
281 |
407 |
Automatic |
4 BC |
| M1 |
8-389 |
348 |
430 |
Automatic |
3 - 2 BC |
| M4 |
8-389 |
348 |
430 |
Automatic |
3 - 2 BC |
| N1 |
8-389 |
281 |
407 |
Automatic |
4 BC |
| P1 |
8-389 |
303 |
425 |
Automatic |
4 BC |
| P4 |
8-389 |
303 |
425 |
Manual |
4 BC |
| R2 |
8-389 |
215 |
390 |
Manual |
2 BC |
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Transmission Codes |
| Transmission |
Location |
| Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic (Super Hydra-Matic "315") |
On name plate located on lower left corner of the rear face of transmission case. |
| 3-Speed |
Painted or stamped on the transmission case. |
| 4-Speed |
Painted or stamped on the transmission case. |
| Plant and Type Designation Prefix |
Transmission Type |
| P |
Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic |
| PA |
Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic |
| PE |
Dual Coupling Hydra-Matic |
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Paint Codes - Exterior Colors |
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
P -Shoreline Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 2935L
Dulux® Code - 93-93037H |
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K - Berkshire Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4029L
Dulux® Code - 181-93587 |
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D - Richmond Gray Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4023L
Dulux® Code - 181-94009 |
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H - Skymist Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4030L
Dulux® Code - 181-94010
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C - Shelltone White
Lucite® Code - 4024L
Dulux® Code - 93-93774 |
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S - Sierra Copper Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4031L
Dulux® Code - 181-17169H |
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T - Caribe Turquoise Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4025L
Dulux® Code - 181-93946 |
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F - Newport Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4032L
Dulux® Code - 181-93669 |
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R - Palomino Beige
Lucite® Code - 4026L
Dulux® Code - 93-93578 |
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J - Fairway Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4033L
Dulux® Code - 181-93910 |
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B - Black Pearl Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4027LH
Dulux® Code - 181-93661 |
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L - Coronado Red Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4034L
Dulux® Code - 181-17182H |
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M - Stardust Yellow
Lucite® Code - 4028L
Dulux® Code - 93-93532 |
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N - Mahogany Metallic
Lucite® Code - 4035L
Dulux® Code - Not Available |
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NOTES: Color Combination Numbers are on a plate on the right side of the dash panel, under the hood, immediately below the heater water control valve (Ranco Valve). |
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Paint Codes - Interior Colors |
| Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Color Name / Code |
Color Image |
Coronado Red Metallic
Duco® Code - 4066H |
Not Available |
Kerry Green Metallic (Textured)
Duco® Code - 2949H |
Not Available |
Shoreline Gold Metallic
Duco® Code - 93095 |
Not Available |
Black Pearl Metallic (Textured)
Duco® Code - 4061H |
Not Available |
Shoreline Gold Metallic
Duco® Code - 93095 |
Not Available |
Harbor Blue Metallic (Textured)
Duco® Code - 4062H |
Not Available |
Shannon Green Metallic
Duco® Code - 93098 |
Not Available |
Burgundy Metallic (Textured)
Duco® Code - 4063H |
Not Available |
Madison Gray Metallic
Duco® Code - 93187 |
Not Available |
Mahogany Metallic (Textured)
Duco® Code - 4064H |
Not Available |
Academy Blue Metallic
Duco® Code - 93188 |
Not Available |
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