Lot #1325 - Tri-Power 389/315hp Bonneville. One of 11,426 total convertibles built in 1959. This one is rare still having a manual transmission. Complete show quality frame-off restoration. Finished in very desirable black exterior and Coronado Red Metallic interior. The '59 Bonneville was Motor Trend's Car of the Year in 1959. Original 389 Tri-Power C Code engine with 315hp. Rare 3-speed manual transmission. The car runs and drives absolutely beautiful. Show-quality frame-off restoration on a solid original Southwestern car. Beautiful brightwork throughout with power seat, power windows, power brakes, power steering and power top. Detailed throughout. Rare car with a manual transmission, the color combination is striking with the black over red, arrow-straight body, beautiful paint.