That Bonneville is an all around rolling work of art. It seems that there was more attention to detail in the styling back then as opposed to today.

George got it in 2016, but he wanted it since he was a kid. Think about that for a second...decades long dream. Not many could get there, but George did and you can hear in his voice how he's really humble about finally owning it. This kind of determination deserves a standing ovation 👏 And the Bonneville itself? A poster car for the '50s cruiser era - it's long, it's red, it's luxurious, it's got more chrome than any other car and it's got four fins, because more fins means more space to put more chrome on 😁 The interior is truly a work of art as George has put it. You're not even wanting to drive, you just stare at it like at a famous picture in a gallery. Many say that silver is boring, but it's not when the rest of your car is bright red as are the stripes on the seats. The silver dashboard "calms" all the bold chrome stripes, badges and other decorations on the outside and the contrast of these elements makes for a sexy overall look 🌺 George's just the man, even sports Pontiac clothes. What a snazzy ride, applause 👏👏👏

The interior is on a level all it’s own.

I'm no huge fan of the modern America...but I'll happily admit that I love everything that 50's and 60's American automotive design represented. It really was the time when the future was so bright, you had to wear shades. Sadly, it's all gone to (car design) hell, but holy holy. The Bonnelville was a car of it's times... Simply beautiful.

What an awesome car Lou! Intreior exterior both are absolutely gorgeous! The car just screams the 1950s! The age of affluence! We were at our highest standard of living ever!this car conveys that Lou and the greatest generation that made it happen!

The one thing our younger generations missed about the 50’s & 60’s era cars was just how personal you could option them out. Seemingly endless interiors, colors, and engine choices. It would be interesting to know where this particular Bonneville was originally sold. Not only were Tri-Power convertibles rare, but ANY convertible with A/C was extremely rare unless ordered in the southernmost states. Finally, as a staunch Ohio State Buckeye fan, I’d want this car for the color combination of the interior! Thanks, Lou! ~ John

The late 50s was the most radical designs. This ,the 59 Cadillac & Chevy Impala to name a few.Its amazing that all the fancy ornamentation & every model yr was vastly different. That's crazy & yes that's a cool interior.

I have grown so much as to appreciate the Pontiacs, and this particular Bonneville is an epitome mid-century design and automotive architecture. What I find interesting here are the ‘fins’ protruding from the lower rear bumper…almost anti-climatic of fins usually found swooping along the top of the rear quarter panels. What a great Saturday morning treat! Thanks Lou & George. Much appreciated!

Well......my breakfast got cold because I simply couldn't take my eyes off George's beautiful car! Thanks Lou!

Wow, that dashboard is something like a jewelry case. Nice to see that George found the vehicle of his dreams and it is in superb condition. The 1950's and 1960's were really the pinnacle of US automotive design and this Bonneville surely is a fine example. Thanks for bringing this car to your followers Lou.

That Poncho is from a era when America was at its best! The interior is a work of art. George the best caretaker for that classic. Thanks, Lou.

Beautiful car. That dash for the time was really futuristic, and beautifully done. Pontiac was ahead of it's time. They seemed to have a more distinctive look about them. Sad to say they no longer make them. Loved this video. Thanks Lou.

That is an awesome interior. Kind of reminds me of a '50s era diner. Imagine it feels like you're sitting in one when at a drive in having a buger, fries and milk shake. I shared this with my kids and they were saying, "wow" and "that's so cool". I am equally impressed by is how smooth and quiet the car was at idle and when cruising along. It was the smoothest and quietest of all the older cars I have seen in your videos. Not that I have seen them all, but I have seen quite a few. Then when George would goose it, you'd hear the engine really come to life and sounded great. So happy for George.

Lou, this is one of my all time favorites on your channel.! GM really went overboard ( in a good way ) with Pontiacs! You're right on the interior - stunning! They also had the most distinctive front end styling of any car for a long time. ! I'm glad George has his dream car. ! Thanks Lou !

George has excellent taste in cars. I remember his Olds. This Pontiac is over the top beauty! 😍 A 10+!

Thanks George and Lou! A great example of how American's fascination with new jet age and aerospace technology influenced design and engineering. Simply a rolling piece of art inside and out, and with the brute power that Americans came to expect from its post war industry. As to the best interior, its gotta be a top 3.

Just wow Lou, what a gorgeous machine. I love those old Ponchos.

Remarkable pristine, fully loaded ‘59 Bonneville, with its “sparkling” silver-chrome interior and first-year legendary 389, and Tri-Power to boot, popped right out of the Pontiac brochure.

Well done video on a spectacular Bonnie. The star theme carried throughout the car even to the fins. I always liked the 61's but that 59 interior with "floating" armrests and grab bar deserves awards.

Beautiful Pontiac and the debut of the 'iconic 60's era split grill. And a droptop too. Love it. Thanks guys.

What's even more incredible is that this 50s convertible has Factory A/C !

George just loves his Pontiacs! Great segment as always, Lou!

It's always nice to visit with Mr. Hansen. You are right Lou, the interior is just fantastic! The interior of the engine bay is fantastic as well with that tri-power V8 front and center! That means you were right at least twice today, which isn't something all of us married guys are used to hearing. Enjoy it while you can. ;-)

My folks bought a 1959 Bonneville Flatop when I was in High School. It was a White Body with Coral roof. White and Coral interior. I loved the car ! The interior was beautiful. The dash was unbelievably rich and stylish. What great memories ! They don't make them like that anymore ! I have the original Brochure in perfect condition .

Great Pontiac ! The interior on these was absolutely gorgeous ! Not to mention the body lines....Thanks for posting Lou !

Yeah Brother! Now THAT'S a 'car-and-a-half'!! They didn't pull ANY punches when it came to styling back then. The start of the good ole 'Wide Tracks'. That interior is just BREATHTAKING! It hits you 'right between the eyes' as the saying goes!

I just wish my granddad was here to view this channel…..he was a Pontiac man all his life ,Bonnevilles,Catalinas,I think he even owned a tempest at one time…that’s such a beautiful car thanks Lou it brings back so many memories,for my mother too….and the owner has done a wonderful job of keeping it so nice.

59 was a great year for cars. The style of each manufacturer was so cool and you could tell cars apart. Now cars all resemble one another

This is truly one of the best Pontiac interiors of this era, Lou. In my opinion this ties it up with the interior of the 1963 Grand Prix. It's those DASHBOARDS!! 👍😁👀🏳️‍🌈

Tremendous is indeed a very appropriate description for this Bonneville's interior, especially the dash. It is a piece of art.

It amazes me how such a big vehicle can look so sleek!!! This is back from the era when you could tell cars apart from one another and there is no mistaking that Pontiac front end and they look so cool!!! I love all the details on this one and Lou you are correct Sir, that interior is lavishly special and looks so nice with all the chrome accents and colors!!! I would bet that car would be a blast at the Saturday night cruise in for sure!!! I'd call that one the Saturday Night Special!!!

When I was a kid, my neighbors had a 1959 Pontiac Star Chief flat top four door. It was leaf green with a white top. I was impressed by the cool two tone interior with the large stars embossed on the upholstery. You can see style on KZfaq when you type in 1959 Pontiac Star Chief.

Beautiful interior. Back when design reflected the awesomeness of the space age and science.

Wow Lou, to think back in the day these were just cars. Little did ppl realize back then that they were driving works of art.

Lou- I agree, the interior is absolutely stunning. This car was clearly designed with a lot of flair, inspiration and care. I don't know of any other 1959 model year American car that looks as good as this .

The Bonneville Convertible is the best looking of the various models. And in this case, the skirts add to the look. Mr. Hansen sure keeps it clean throughout.

Beautiful car and maybe the best interior design of all time. You called it Lou, good video. Thanks for dedication and hard work to bring us these beauties!

Boy, could Pontiac build car back in the day! Takes your breathe away! Lou, that interior couldn’t be original to the car or am I wrong? One thing for sure; your right, it is spectacular! Thx again Lou!

Lou, a good part of the fun of owning such a fabulous wonderful 50s auto, has to be the head turning and ohhhs and ahhhs comments plus the hundreds of thumbs up as you cruise in town plus the dozens of questions...Great job Lou as always, another gift for everybody, but most especially for us seniors who were lucky enuf to experience these classics when they first hit the showrooms across the USA :)

A esta hora, y creo que soy el primero en ver este espectacular vídeo! Este Pontiac Bonneville de 1959 con esa hermosa pintura y su techo retráctil son extraordinarios! Y tenías razón su interior es simplemente exquisito, una obra de arte! El sonido que produce su motor y aceleración son impresionantes! ¡Saludos cordiales!

My gosh! That interior looks like it was done by an Interior Decorator. It was all about pleasing the customer back then. The quality and the comforts inside a car. People were dedicated to their work and truly cared about their product. Dont see that nowadays. I think Pontiac outdid themselves with this one. The 1960 was beautiful too.

That is rare ! I didn't know anyone with A/C in 59. I agree, great interior.they were HUGE ,back then.

That interior is so bright and beautiful compared to the all black interiors on today’s cars.

Too much to talk about in the comment section. You really knocked it out of the park this time, thanks Lou. Just absolutely amazing, and yeah you are right that interior was remarkable. Was that your Viper in the background?

You're really right Lou, that Pontiac's interior is really cool! And I love its back and front apperance, that's totally a classic beast!

Tri-power cars are really cool, but the interior is the star of the show! Lou, you must really like this car - it's the second time you've reviewed it.

My father-in-law had a 1959 Bonneville 4 door hardtop. A huge automobile by today's standards, it was like driving a barge on a river. The beginning of GM's huge cars of the 1960's until the gas crunch started.

Love what your doing, Lou. You don't see style and class anymore except for your passion. .

What an unbelievably kool car! The late 50’s American designers had a free hand at “space age” art incorporated into automotive expression. With safety and emissions mandates, this won’t happen again. The little puff of smoke on startup is the crankcase draft tube ventilation. By 1963 the PCV valve was included to send that thru the engine.

The golden era of 🚘American Cars. Very pretty 👍

This kind of reminds me of the pictures of the Bonneville Coupe my grandfather had...

This car does have a fun interior. I recall several vehicles in that era where kids could squeeze between the seats to get from the back to the front seats. Notice there is nothing between the buckets. That was probably not an unusual feature then, but it is now. We had a lot more kids in those days. I'm pretty sure I squeezed between the seats myself a time or two. George Hansen has spectacular cars and always has them ready for your shows.

oh my goodness gracious, what an absolutely gorgeous car❗️are you freaking kidding me⁉️⁉️⁉️®™️ 😎😎😎 "safeguard" set at 85 MPH........BEAST MODE ACTIVATED❗️ "that ride" must be magnificent feeling❗️

That beauty isn't eye candy it's the whole candy factory. Pontiacs offered a lot of car for the money even the entry level Catalina you got a lot of value.

Gorgeous example that brings back many memories. My dad had a black '59 Catalina sedan than he dressed up by having Bonneville emblems installed on the rear fenders. It is the first family car I remember. The trunk is huge. We took that car from Pittsburgh to California in 1960 with my mom, dad, grandmother, me and my baby brother and all of our stuff fit in the trunk (plus a little in the back seat). His was a 326 cu inch and the interior was red vinyl, not nearly as ornate as this. Those chrome extensions on the rear bumper were problematic when backing down hilly driveways, though. Dad scraped them a time or two or three! Congratulations on owning this beautiful vehicle and best wishes for many happy miles!

6 miles a gallon! We viewers will pony up, if need be, for the ride in this Bonnie Lou!

Hi, Lou! 1959 was a real milestone year for Pontiac for a number of reasons. Three of the brand's hallmarks were established: Wide-Track, the arrowhead emblem and the split grille. The Bonneville had started out in 1957 as a limited production convertible, then added a hardtop for 1958. For 1959 it became a full series with the addition of the Vista four-door hardtop and Safari wagon. Also the Catalina name was applied to a full series for the first time, whereas previously it was the designation for hardtop models. It was also the first year for the iconic 389 engine, and the first year it was the number one selling medium-price brand in America, laying the foundation for the astounding sales success it would experience throughout the Sixties (the number three brand overall from 1962 to 1970). Best interior is always open to individual opinion and personal taste, but yeah, absolutely I think Pontiac aced it with the snazzy tri-color patterns on the Bonneville, and the Star Chief and Catalina interiors also look quite spiffy in their own way. George's car checks off all the right stuff: red, Tri-Power, 389, buckets, you name it! Phenomenal car indeed! Many thanks to you and George for taking us along on this magic Wide-Track ride!

Lou, you’re right on regarding the interior in this one! The rest of the car is in triple WOW territory too, Thanks so much for another great car story.

I always loved GTO's, Trans Am's, GTX's, Cuda's, Challenger's and Super Bee's - but given the choice I would take this beautiful work of art over any of them.

A prime example of beautiful 1950's Pontiac/American styling, with all the power to boot! I'm a Mopar nut with a deep love for the Virgil Exner Chryslers of the same era, But I can easily say without a doubt that this is definitely one of the most wonderfully AMAZING designs I have ever seen! this is just breathtaking Lou, Thanks for making my morning! :-)

GREETINGS. From Venezuela.🌎 WONDERFUL BONNEVILLE CONVERTIBLE. Super Like the Mandalay Red Paint. Mr. Lou, I agree with you it is a GORGEOUS INTERIOR. Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this AWESOME CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 🌅

Beautiful car, inside and out. Cars back then had beautiful interior, especially the Bonevilles.

That car is amazing. Always loved this big classic American cars and nothing can match their style and uniqueness. Great video Lou.

Beautiful 1959 Pontiac Bonneville convertible car 🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃👍👍👍👍

Lou, thanks for this stunning Bonneville. And yes, that interior is unbelievable.

What an interior!!

Car is top drawer no doubt and interior is as good as it gets. 1959 was a great year for GM Cars. Style & style & more style. Just a sweet vehicle.

Don't see many of these cars around. It's a beautiful car. Looked like a perfect day for a ride in a convertible. Great video as always Lou.

She's a beauty Lou. Pontiac for sure had style.

wow, this car is extraordinairy, what a design and luxery. Even the engine compartement is so clean. He just has to change his exhaust gasket(5.44). Thanks for sharing this nice car! Cheers from France

I LOVE that era's style ~ once again, thanks Lou, your show is the BEST!

LOU.....ANOTHER AWESOME CAR, INSIDE AND OUT!! AIR CONDITIONING UNHEARD OF IN THOSE DAYS!!

Simply beautiful rolling art

What a trireffic beauty 🌝. It's kinda sorta hard to argue about the most beautiful interior 🤔

Agree 100%. I love the ‘59 Bonneville interior!

That's a wonderful auto in any decade!

Thanks Lou & George !! That's a stunning Pontiac , huge with plenty of muscle !!!👍👍

Gorgeous Wide Track Pontiac!!

Love those tri power sounds too!!

This is SOOO unusual! Very reminiscent of a certain year Thunderbird from the side for me maybe? I got that Abandoned dealership vid full of Pontiacs with Bonnevilles, Starchiefs, GXP, wagons and Caddy's but I don't think, i ever seen one of these Lou!!

I can’t imagine what that beauty would cost to manufacture today!

My uncle (Dad's brother in law} a 59 Star Chief 2 door sedan. From the color photos I have seen it was light blue. Dad told me he walked into one of those sharp tail fins above the back up light. Dad said that REALLY HURT for a long time! Mom said only he was clumsy enough do something like that! The interior on the Bonneville is like WOW!

General Motors Should have kept , Pontiac and Oldsmobile , and just keep improving on their styled and quality !! But this is when Pontiac, had it's own engines and own styling ,what a beautiful car with quality, and with pride 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍

1959 Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, Dodges and Plymouths in particular are very underrated. Their identities are largely covered up by the Chevy Impala and the Ford Galaxie of the time.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CAR LOU. I LIKE THE CROME ON THE SIDE THAT COMES DOWN TO THE FINDER SKIRT. ANOTHER GREZT CAR LOU THANKS LOU

You are right Lou, killer interior

59 Pontiac on cereal box at 6 years old. Got bit always loved em

Another amazing find Lou.

Oh yeah. Beginning in 59 to the late 60's, Pontiac owned the show. A fine detail that many don't pick up on, even owners, is that the badges on the quarter panel are meant to simulate American flags. They are even oriented correctly on both sides.

That is on beautiful Bonnie!!! Thanks Lou

WOW. Love these Bonnies. This is perfection! Great vid!!!

Thanks for sharing this beauty! Really clean - better than new. I forgot how big these things were. All the interior chrome must be dazzling in the full sunlight. Wear the shades for extra coolness.

so cool.!!!! American master piece.!!!! it must be hard to pick a favorite car in 59....and then a color.!!!! lol

Sparkle carpet and tri-tone morracide, and wide track frame, only Pontiac built excitement like that.

another beautiful car thank-you LOU

Many cool features on this beauty!!

You're right Lou Pontiac had interiors second to nobody in this era.

Yup, I leafed through the 1965 Pontiac brochure that was at my house in the 60s, bc my dad was a car dealer and actually drove a new 1965 Parisienne. The brochures were a great sales tool back then! One of us grown up kids had a 1959 Pontiac too, circa 1972ish. It was the salmon color.

Love the interior of this car and can't beat how they chromed cars back then BTW my favorite color is chrome

Wow! Just Wow!