Mecum Auction Presents - Lot # S117 1961 Pontiac Ventura

Arnie Beswick's 1961 "Passionate Poncho" Ventura still ranks as one of the most successful Pontiac factory-built racecars of all time. This Bristol Blue hardtop came from the factory as a 389/348 Tri-Power car with the Super Duty heads and camshaft shipped in the trunk. Once installed, the horsepower was raised to 363 horsepower, a number intentionally underrated by the factory. This is the car that Beswick drove to the '61 Daytona Winternationals and won with. Arnie went on to win a large number of Super Stock races throughout the country that season, solidifying his place as a major player in the Super Stock, A/FX and Funny Car wars of the 1960s. This car is an exceptional example of the breed, verified by Mr. Beswick himself. It is finished in the original race livery and is in its correct 1961 race configuration.
Lot # 117 1961 Pontiac Ventura Super Duty 389 Arnie Beswick Superstock

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[dardum2001]

Factory built racecar! Lowback bench seat! LoL things were different

Awesome car

[TheCruzmeister]

not a very appealing car. i guess thats why there arnt any 1962 pontiac venturas

[tbear4pa]

That's one of the very first muscle cars.

[Maxwell2323]

Never sell your car.

[ztwntyn8]

bad ride! let's see some action. lol

[ztwntyn8]

yeah, awesome car. it was my dad's first and ya just don't see them. love to find one to restore for him.

[davidmykyte]

by any chance would anyone know how to decode a 1961 pontiac laurentian?

[GenericGene]

Fine piece of machinery -

[MichaelVannoy]

I own a 61 Ventura 8 lugger with a 389 4bbl 3spd. The car belonged to my father since new. I hope to get restoration started soon as time permits me. I've always loved these cars since I 1st laid eyes on my fathers.

[puncht37]

One of the best looking GM fullsize cars.