The 1960-1961 Pontiac Ventura served its roles well. It transitioned Pontiac from the limited-edition version of the Bonneville to the Grand Prix, while still giving the company a car that offered both performance and luxury. Here are the 1960-1961 Pontiac Ventura specifications, giving numbers for both of the full-size Ventura's model years.
![]() The full-size Pontiac Ventura, shown as a 1961 model, was gone almost as soon as it arrived. |
1960 Pontiac Ventura (wheel base, 122 inches)
Weight (lbs.)
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Price (new)
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Number built
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Hardtop coupe
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3,865
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$2,971
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27,577
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Vista hardtop sedan
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3,990
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$3,047
|
28,700
|
Total
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56,277
|
1961 Pontiac Ventura (wheelbase, 119 inches)
Weight (lbs.)
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Price (new)
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Number built
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Hardtop coupe
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3,685
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$2,971
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13,297
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Vista hardtop sedan
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3,795
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$3,047
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13,912
|
Total
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27,209
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