1961 Pontiac Ventura, with wide track ride

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  • čas přidán 27. 01. 2023
  • Today on what it’s like back in classic automotive features this rare 1961 Pontiac Ventura. If you’re looking for everything there is to possibly know / really good background of cars this is the channel we diving deep with specs, period ads, And show all of the lines that these cars have and this is so much more than a car channel this is a car community so if I missed anything feel free to put it in the comments section below because the end goal is to keep the information out there for lost and forgotten Classic such as this.
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Komentáře • 148

  • @libearian
    @libearian Před rokem +13

    Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, "Young Girl"

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +2

      Yeah buddy you got it congratulations =)
      Be sure to tune in next time 430 Eastern standard time to what it’s like 1956 ford fairlane crown Victoria

    • @29madmangaud29
      @29madmangaud29 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. That group the union gap,,, so cool, but "NOWADAYS", it's looked at as "PEDOPHILIA" ,,,,,, the words of the song.

    • @libearian
      @libearian Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. Did I miss something? Who was offended?

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      @libearian it was the response to 29madmans comment
      I swear I feel like America’s new past time is being offended

  • @Donald_Shaw
    @Donald_Shaw Před rokem +5

    Love you and your daughter singing little GTO... Great video.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +3

      Thank you it was a good moment that’s her favorite song =) i’ve been showing her some classic rock in the rock ‘n’ roll will sing this Magic moment every now and then she only knows the first line.
      I drive her to school with my 52 Chevy every now and then the kids dig her getting on of the truck, It’s just a super cool experience

  • @DavidHall-ge6nn
    @DavidHall-ge6nn Před rokem +9

    I'm surprised you didn't mention the beautiful Pontiac 8-lug wheels an expensive but highly coveted option. Unique and my favourite. Your father/daughter duet was heartwarming perfection. She's adorable. You must be so proud.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +2

      I honestly forgot to include that she’s a trip, my best friend, couldn’t image life without her =)

  • @raymullen3583
    @raymullen3583 Před rokem +6

    I always LOVED the Guages rather than the IDOT LIGHTS ....

    • @edzeppelin
      @edzeppelin Před rokem +4

      Yes, nobody likes "IDOT" lights.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +3

      Totally true

    • @jonathanmorrisey5771
      @jonathanmorrisey5771 Před rokem +2

      The '60 is my absolute favorite Pontiac, ever.
      On the gauges, they were the "same" after 1958.
      1958 used fuel, coolant temp, engine oil pressure and ammeter.
      1959-60 both kept fuel and ammeter with lights for oil pressure and coolant temp COLD/HOT. 1961-on removed the green COLD lamp. 1969 replaced the ammeter with a GEN light.
      Did you notice the HIGH BEAM indicator under the 60mph line? Its a Pontiac indian head.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Yeah it was such a cool Easter egg

    • @jonathanmorrisey5771
      @jonathanmorrisey5771 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. Pontiac used that high beam indicator 1960-70 on the full-size cars.
      Another easter egg is the Pontiac arrowhead-shape rear side marker lights on the 1968s.

  • @jeffreybrianring6392
    @jeffreybrianring6392 Před rokem +3

    What beautiful Pontiac.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Totally agree I wouldn’t mind if this one followed me home

  • @gene978
    @gene978 Před rokem +2

    Jay! I came across the 1961 Full Sized Pontiac styling much later in my life. After the Internet. I seen 1 drive by and never close up. But it quickly became my favorite GM Pontiac Style and I loved the 1959 and 1965 Full sized prior to coming across the 1961.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +3

      I saw this car as an entry in the book of collectible cars and I was always like wow that thing looks incredible but I’ve never seen one in person until I did this episode.. I kind of sort of want one.. I think this made my top 10 list of cars that I would like to own one day I might do that as an episode.

  • @ROXSTARCorvette4371
    @ROXSTARCorvette4371 Před rokem +2

    Great looking car. It seems to be nicely optioned. Love the three carbs. Cute kid.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Thank you she’s a trip I hope she never loses her personality =)

  • @mr50sagain55
    @mr50sagain55 Před rokem +2

    Your 2023 videos have been the best ever and appreciate the coverage of all decades!…great comparison between the 1961 and 1960 Pontiac models just as you did in the earlier video comparing the 1960 and 1959 Catalina…the 1960 models still win based on rear styling with the double hump tail and reverse light set!!...one request…do a video on a car with a "breezeway" retractable rear window such as a 1964 Mercury Park Lane four-door hardtop!!!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Glad you dig the channel too k what seemed to be forever to find a format that works, I try to bring some thing that no other channel brings, and just have fun =) I’m super stoked about this year and can’t wait for the car season to start
      I’ll look for a breezeway =)

  • @mejurgensen
    @mejurgensen Před rokem +2

    I'd always liked the styling of the '61 Chevy, especially Impala, but in my younger years in the late 60s & 70s there were still a few of those around. In the 80s when I became aware of Pontiacs styling of their 61 line, I was hooked. Never owned one, as GTOs were more plentiful, but WOW.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      This is the first time I saw this car in the flesh, it had made the top ten list of cars I’d like to own. I’ll have to find a safari and tempest the 4 cylinder engine sounds interesting plus tempest offered a aluminum block 215 v8 which on paper sounds pretty cool.
      So many subtle lines that looked great on screen looked even better in person.

  • @tigre7739
    @tigre7739 Před rokem +3

    Wow beautiful car!!🤩 Pontiac has always been one of my favorite makes from the 60s, and this one is pretty close to the top of the list! The lines are gorgeous and yes, the camera did it justice!👍 The paint job is fantastic, but I probably wouldn't pick this color myself. it just reminds me of ink. The interior is awesome, love the steering wheel! I like the badging too, I think the name Ventura, somehow adds some coolness 😎 another great video! That was awesome singing you guys did at the end too 👍👏😀

  • @danielmoore7332
    @danielmoore7332 Před rokem +1

    Well, you know your daughter is adorable & now the rest of us do too.
    Ronnie & The Daytonas played at Glen Echo in DC with Freddy Cannon!
    Keep 'em coming, Justin

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Thank you she’s a trip, one of a kind happy-go-lucky personality ( just like her dad) thank you for sharing that trivia =)

  • @29madmangaud29
    @29madmangaud29 Před rokem +2

    Hey Jay, when we were kids, that rear window SHELVE as you call it, we'd get up there, and lay down, while mom was driving on the freeway!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Haha yeah we used to do that in the 90s before car seats

  • @customkey
    @customkey Před rokem +1

    Hey Jay, your daughter nailed the "wo ohh-es," you could tell she was waiting for that - and she did a cool little dance at the end. Good job!
    There actually was a 2 door pillared Catalina sedan that Pontiac built in '61 that was a true flattop, lightweight and used in class drag racing back then. Keep up the good work!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Glad you liked this episode she has been singing that song a lot when she’s ready she is going to have a go herself =) we try and have have
      Thank you so much for the added information I didn’t know about the Catalina sedan

  • @talldude5841
    @talldude5841 Před rokem +1

    Great review of a classic beauty. You do such a good job of telling all about these cars. Your daughter is just as classic. LOL. Keep going showing these cars. Thank you so much.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Thank you so much I try to be as thorough as possible and show these cars for what they are and bring something to the table not found anywhere else =) glad you dig

  • @christopherkraft1327
    @christopherkraft1327 Před rokem +3

    Hey Jay, great video, your daughter is adorable!!! This Pontiac Ventura is stunning, it's in beautiful condition inside & out & the three duces were a very nice surprise!!! I love the translucent steering wheel & the 8 lug wheels that were so popular on Pontiacs!!! I'm partial to Pontiacs because when I was little my grandfather would get a new Bonneville every two or three years throughout the sixties & early seventies!!! Thanks for sharing this fun video!!! 👍👍🙂

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +2

      Glad you dig this episode =) she’s great some of the stuff she knows at 6 blows my mind. I hope she never loses her personality

  • @THROTTLEPOWER
    @THROTTLEPOWER Před rokem +1

    😍Oh wow, now that is a nice Ventura!!!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      I wouldn’t mind owning this car in fact I kind of sort of wish that that one would follow me home it was the only one I’ve ever seen in person and it’s just stellar
      But out of all of the cars for sale at classic auto Mall if I could own any single one of them it would be the 1937 Packard 115 c because it has a flat head sex it doesn’t use as much gas it works like a prestigious Packard if you know nothing about Packards and it’s just not over the top like some of the super eights and 12s could be..

    • @THROTTLEPOWER
      @THROTTLEPOWER Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. I agree!

  • @hcombs0104
    @hcombs0104 Před rokem +1

    What a cute little girl you have there, Jay! And you sing in harmony!
    Anyway, I have a soft spot for the '61 Pontiacs because my mother drove one...a Star Chief four-door sedan. It had a powerful engine that made my mom a little bit nervous. But it didn't help matters when, two days after getting the car, she got in an accident with it on an ice-slicked road.
    Nobody was hurt, but mom was pretty uptight behind the wheel with that car after that. Strong engine gone to waste.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Thank you so much
      Great story sorry your mom didn’t have the car long what did she get afterwards, glad everyone was ok

  • @montymatilda
    @montymatilda Před rokem +1

    Thanks. My favorite full sized Pontiac year, even over 1959, just barely.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      I need to find the team-set and the tempest wagon never saw those in the wild either =)
      This car could have followed me home

  • @markchodroff250
    @markchodroff250 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Bring back memories! I had a 1961 Pontiac Bonneville bubble back in the same blue , the trim was better and the interior was much better in the Bonneville, being a mechanic LOL at that age I had the 389 engine with tri-power, 421 heads and the 4 speed automatic transmission, I did change the steering wheel to a much smaller one , chrome with black rim , I had mag wheels , true dual exhaust and jacked up the car 2” front and rear , so sorry I sold that car , I had it in 1966 , purchased it with 27,000 miles it was like NEW . Maybe I can send a photo?

  • @guilfordcigarman
    @guilfordcigarman Před rokem +1

    My mom had this exact same model, exact same year and exact same color. It was called Florentine Blue and I think it is the most beautiful shade of blue any car has ever been painted. This brought back real memories.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      That’s awesome I’m glad seeing this car took you back to a better time =) this car has stellar lines. Not as showy as the 60 but when your up close it’s an incredible design =)

  • @diesel71
    @diesel71 Před rokem +1

    61 Pontiac was a beauty. In Canada the offering was Strato Chief, Laurentian, and Parisenne built on Chev frames I believe. Base engine was a 261 6 cyl stove bolt and 283 V8 next step up. Had one!!

  • @automatedelectronics6062

    The "senior" Pontiacs used the 4-spd Jetaway Hydramatic automatic through 1964. The "junior" full-size Pontiacs used a Roto Hydramatic. This was indeed a 3-spd automatic, but it was unique that it had torque multiplication, which GM considered first gear. It still hadn't shifted gears but when the torque multiplication, that was considered 2nd gear.
    Also unique was when it did shift the first time, the shift was long and drawn out as the internal fluid couplings were drained, ending with a bangs as the internal gear train locked up. Because the internal gear was locked up, when it did shift into high gear, it did it with a big bang.
    In 1964, the 2-spd. ST300 was added which was available on the "junior" Pontiacs through 1969. From 1970-on, they got the PowerGlide. With 1965, "Senior" Pontiacs got the TH 400 true 3-spd automatic. You could also get the TH 400 in the "junior" Pontiacs, which was common. The mid-size and smaller cars got only the ST 300 for an automatic.
    Oh, that alternator is a modification as GM was still using a generator in 1961.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much for all this information =) I didn’t know the senior models use the four-speed automatic ( original hydra-matic) I know somewhere around this time that unit gets replaced by the turbo hydra-matic. I really want to find a tempest model to review before the end of the year as well as a long wheelbase model it would be really cool to find all three and compare them because this looks proportionately correct for me and to see it on a 4 inch longer wheelbase will be very interesting =)

    • @automatedelectronics6062
      @automatedelectronics6062 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. The first Tempests used the Corvair chassis, although they had a front-mounted engine. It also shared the Powergled transaxle although Pontiac called it the TempestTorque. 4 cyl. versions had a long driveshaft about the size of a little finger which connected the engine to the transaxle. Those which eventually got the 215 V8 had a driveshaft about the size of a thumb. Both driveshafts were supported by multiple bearings.
      The Turbo-Hydramatic did not exist until 1965, which was the TH400. The first version was the Super Turbine 400, which didn't have a 2nd gear position. Only Buick and Cadillac used it in 1964. Cadillac referred to the ST 400 as 'automatic transmission and the TH 400 as the 'dual-range automatic transmission' through 1980. Buick still referred to it as the ST 400 through 1967, although it gained the 2nd gear position as did the TH 400 in 1965. The differentiation between the ST 400 and the TH 400 was that the ST 400 had a variable-pitch stator(actually 2 position), which was exclusive to Buick .
      The Super Turbine 300, a 2-spd. automatic, was introduced in 1964. Internally, it was nearly identical to the Aluminum Powerglide and internal geartrain parts were nearly identical and interchangeable, but heavier duty. The forward and direct drums had an extra clutchplate. The one used in Buick had a variable pitch stator(2 position). The one used in Pontiac and Olds didn't. The Monkeemobile, built from the 1966 GTO used in the T.V. series, "I Dream of Jeanie" had a ST 300 and did NOT have a variable-pitch stator. And yes, I have seen the car close-up and it only had one electrical wire going to it for the passing gear kickdown. This was when I also met and talked to George Barris at the SEMA show. Those with 2 wires usually had the variable-pitch stator, but in the last year(s) of the ST 300 was used for emission control, for a high gear switch.
      The Buick Special was re-introduced for the 1961 model year, having the new V6. It also shared it's chassis with Corvair and like the Pontiac, had a front-mounted engine, but the transmission was directly and conventionally attached to the engine. Although it also had a Dynaflow automatic, it was unlike the other Dynaflows in that the gear reduction planetary gear was located inside the torque converter.

  • @edwardberwind8544
    @edwardberwind8544 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Jay my best friend bought one in the exact same color in 1962 it was a 389 4bbl with 3 speed on the column. It was an outstanding car for the time. 9 miles to the gallon that's tough to take.

  • @denislandry7577
    @denislandry7577 Před rokem +1

    What a treat , that blue is probably not original but is sure nice ! Nice to see young kids singing lol , i have been singing and playing instruments for a long time . Lot’s of fun & i make $$ doing it , bonus

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      That awesome my voice is nothing what it used to be I could go note for note with Brian Wilson and hit mike loves low knows. I just never did anything with it I used to karaoke but really haven’t sang in 8 years until recently
      What Instruments so you play

  • @Al-thecarhistorian
    @Al-thecarhistorian Před rokem +2

    The '61 Pontiacs were simply stunning automobiles. I liked the '60 as well.
    The black power window switches as well as the power windows themselves are so totally out of place on this car.
    Can't wait to see the 1956 Ford FAIRLANE Skyliner Crown Victoria.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Totally agree it plays into yesterday’s episode I personally just don’t get it. I’d rather have crank windows less to go wrong. I have had windows come off the tracks with both manual and electric windows

  • @retrobilly1719
    @retrobilly1719 Před rokem +1

    Go Jay!!
    You get so into it!

  • @richroggio
    @richroggio Před rokem +2

    thats a beautiful car Justin, I love the turbine wheels. Gary Puckett, woman woman

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Oh man you’re so close you got the artist but not the song young girl

    • @richroggio
      @richroggio Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. maybe next time Justin

  • @sasz2107
    @sasz2107 Před rokem +4

    As you may know, the bubble top version of the 2 door hardtop was only used in 1961. In 1962 they changed to a different style hardtop which they kept through 1964. This is true for all the full sized GM cars.

  • @jrkat
    @jrkat Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the song 😉

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      That’s her favorite she was singing it by herself maybe next time she’ll do it alone =)

  • @turbotempest4095
    @turbotempest4095 Před rokem +1

    iMssed the "Indian Head" high beam indicator light. Great vid.

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 Před rokem +1

    MAN! How cute little girl! Sounds pretty cute too!

  • @Vegaswill714
    @Vegaswill714 Před rokem +1

    My favorite GM products of all time are the 1960 through mid 1970's Pontiacs. Great video and you have a great family, Jay!

  • @toddbonin6926
    @toddbonin6926 Před rokem +1

    GREAT EPISODE!!! Really loved the SPECIAL GUEST SINGER at the end (it's one of my favorite songs, too). I wish there was a Ventura fan club as it's my favorite of all the full-sized Ponchos of the 60s. However, I'm a bit prejudiced towards the 1960 over the 1961 since I was brought home from the hospital in a 1960 blue Star Chief Vista with a white top (my first ride and I've been loving cars ever since). Keep up the good work. I look forward to every episode.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Glad you dig this episode. Call is going to make more appearances especially for random stuff at the end of the videos. She has a really great personality and I hope she never loses it. She is happy go Lucky just like her dad =)

  • @Radiowild
    @Radiowild Před rokem +1

    Although this was a cleaner look, my nod goes for the radical look of the 60. The 421 was a game changer for Pontiac since NASCAR was using these and brought attention since they were successful at the track. Pontiac used the "Wide Track" description for a number of years and the split grill as well. Your Daughter may end up being the next "Taylor Swift" if you play your cards right!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      I have no idea what Chloe is going to be she definitely definitely has a character personality that I hope that she never loses.

  • @leightonfarms4962
    @leightonfarms4962 Před rokem +1

    Little GTO 👍👍👍

  • @susanbalicki
    @susanbalicki Před rokem +1

    Those Fender fins you're talking about are actually arrows or spearheads for the Pontiac. Pontiac meaning Indian type

  • @goofusmaximusII
    @goofusmaximusII Před 21 dnem +1

    I once saw a CZcams that had a car called the Hemi, of course it was the beginnings of other Hemi powered cars to come. A museum in Detroit may have I'm not sure. Also it looked like a Belvedere body. Please do something on this.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před 21 dnem

      I know what you’re talking about the guy that owns that car reached out to me. I was supposed to go to Florida on vacation but everything changed and I really really want to cover that car… it’s a 1 of 1

  • @ericbishop3468
    @ericbishop3468 Před rokem +1

    Love it! The color does not really show the lines off. They came in a seacrest green that screams sculpture.

  • @kirbywaite1586
    @kirbywaite1586 Před rokem +1

    It's always puzzled me that the iconic split grill was introduced in 1959 but was abandoned in 1960.

  • @jonathanmorrisey5771
    @jonathanmorrisey5771 Před rokem +1

    On the horsepower rating for automatic vs manual trans cars; HydraMatic trans from that era used a fluid coupling, rather than a torque converter [no torque multiplication]. Higher engine tuning was needed to get similar performance to a manual trans.
    PowerGlide, TurboGlide and Buick's DynaFlow used torque converters. The HydraMatic never used a torque converter.

  • @slicksnewonenow
    @slicksnewonenow Před rokem +2

    I've always thought that the '61 Pontiac looked like the natural progression from the '59... They also personify that "trim, tailored" 1960s look... To me, at least.
    Those aftermarket power windows remind me of yesterday's discussion here on the channel.
    I wonder why the previous owner didn't go Full Taco and put the 4 window kit in the car... And I especially wonder why they didn't AT LEAST use period, chrome factory power window switches? GM used the same switches from about 1949 through 1965 or 66 on almost everything they produced.
    Then they changed the switch design in 65 or 66 and used the "chrome square ones" in absolutely everything, well up into the Eighties.
    But like I think the consensus was.... "There are no real answers to those questions"...🤣

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Haha yeah that was crazy. But all things considered I would t mind if that followed me home. That was the first time i saw one in reality, and I love it. =)

    • @slicksnewonenow
      @slicksnewonenow Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. and those Eight Lug wheels! Those things absolutely MAKE a Sixties Poncho!

    • @slicksnewonenow
      @slicksnewonenow Před rokem

      @@What.its.like. I forgot to mention that my brother and I had a 1960 Ventura that one of my dad's shop customers GAVE us... Back in the Eighties when we were in high school.
      That was when I decided that the '60 looked more like an Oldsmobile than a Pontiac... But they redeemed themselves in '61😁

  • @richardwarren7492
    @richardwarren7492 Před rokem +1

    the 61 Pontiac is my favorite Pontiac, followed by the 57, it's close though. The 61 was clean and striking, this one is a very very nice example- Bring back the bubble top! And you didn't mention those wheels! Shame on you. B y the way Eugene Kettering (chief engineer at GM) had a company build bubble tops for the 1954 corvette to improve headroom. There were 25 1954 corvette bubble tops produced.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      I honestly didn’t know about the wheels going to hit this car again when I find a Catalina version Starchief Bonneville and I would love to find the Tempest I will definitely research is eight lug wheels =)

  • @danielkeene1623
    @danielkeene1623 Před rokem +1

    When I came home from Navy A School on my way to my government funded 16 month vacation in the Philippines, I had a beautiful, 1960 Catalina 2dr ht. One day it got drunk and committed suicide on a gravel road.. Bent the frame. It was ugly and it broke my jaw(Navy was NOT happy with me reporting for duty with my jaw wired shut). So anyway. I bought a 61 Bubble top Ventura to put the Catalinas' running gear in. Paid 125 dollars for the Ventura with a blown motor. Then I had to go off to war and when I finally got back home, my Mom said I had to get rid of my junk yard in the back yard. I had quite a collection by this time. I ended up scrapping them both. Along with a 57 Ranch wagon and a 55 Ford (which somehow ended up on its top in my neighbors driveway). Sometimes I wish I could go back to 1974 and change my mind about some of the dumb decisions I made back then.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Thank you so much for your service
      I’ve heard so many stories of people going off to war and then having really cool car collections and their parents to sell everything I think that’s totally nuts.

  • @danielimpastato3466
    @danielimpastato3466 Před rokem +1

    Thanks, Jay. 👏 I always loved the Pontiac but never "got" where the Ventura came from or why. I sorta kinda get it, now. You are very thorough and it is a very cool car.💫

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Ventura was a model Pontiac offered from 1960-1970 I should have explained it better, forgot to add model detail and what the Ventura competed with. One day I’ll make the perfect video where everything is perfect. Lol try to be as though as possible thank you for noticing =)

    • @slicksnewonenow
      @slicksnewonenow Před rokem +2

      Executive (a person who executes arbitrary orders)
      Catalina Island, California
      Ventura, California
      Bonneville, Utah
      🤣😁

    • @danielimpastato3466
      @danielimpastato3466 Před rokem +2

      @@slicksnewonenow thanks I forgot about the short-iived Pontiac Executive as well. Or the Parisienne that was born in Canada and later emigrated to the US 😂Give me a 1954 2 door Catalina hardtop all optioned out with a visor and that cool tufted button interior and I'll be in heaven❣

    • @danielimpastato3466
      @danielimpastato3466 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. hey Jay your videos are always spot on and I get a lot of enjoyment from watching. I learn a lot, too. I love when you get to the "buttons, switches and knobs" part and show the dash. It's Pontiac that fell off the cliff with this one‼

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      That’s one of my favorite things too there’s a lot going on with a lot of those dashboards that you just simply don’t see like for the very first time when doing a 55 Chevy the close-up of the dashboard reveals a little tiny Chevy bowties that you may never see..
      I try to bring something totally different than anything else offered out there I love where the formula is now but I keep making little changes to try to improve each episode so it’s not like watching everything over and over again I plan on hitting the Chrysler turbine car again because that episode just didn’t get the exposure that I was hoping for. And I listen to a lot of people in the comment section somebody said to slow my roll and Bring it down a notch or two so I tried that but it doesn’t sound like me it sounds very robotic and I don’t like the way that that video turned out. But all of that aside if you’ve never watched it and you don’t have anything going on today it is the most in-depth Chrysler turbine video out there it explains all of the gauges shows all the gauges I didn’t get very good picture of the gauges so I found material printed material of the gauges

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 Před rokem +1

    I would go with the 1960 model even though I like both cars.

  • @JohnCBurzynski
    @JohnCBurzynski Před rokem +1

    On the positive side....fast, fast, fast. They could spin the tires when punching it at 35mph. The only car I was in that buried the speedometer and would not stop accelerating. When it was at out on the street it looked like just another car.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Awesome, was this car as floaty as the Chevy?

    • @JohnCBurzynski
      @JohnCBurzynski Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like.That was like 50 years ago so I can't accurately say, but I can say that it did not ride like an Oldsmobile or Chrysler. I just remember that we opened it up on the highway for about 2 miles and when we parked it we just paused and stared at it in unbelief for a few minutes. At the time my brothers friend had a 70 GTO that they cruised around the city in so we were used to speed, but this car was a pleasant surprise.

  • @rodneyfletcher9565
    @rodneyfletcher9565 Před rokem +1

    Jay, love these Pontiacs! In regard to the black 1977 GP what size engine does it have and I noticed the odometer shows a little over 12K miles. Do you know if that is actual mileage? Thanks!

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      I’m not sure if thats original mileage here is the link
      maxmotive.com/vehicle/1977-pontiac-grand-prix-u1234/

  • @sasz2107
    @sasz2107 Před rokem +1

    Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Young Girl. If people don't know this song, to me that is just sad. This song is famous. It's from 1969 I believe.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      Yeah I almost use the other part
      “With all the charms of a woman” as it was panning into the front Pontiac logo I should have kept that I change it at the last sec lol

  • @davidbriggs1649
    @davidbriggs1649 Před rokem +1

    Good job, awesome car, one of my favs. You could delete the "toodle-luu!" bit any time now. not amused.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      It’s our trademark, that was my daughter saying it

  • @americanrambler4972
    @americanrambler4972 Před rokem +1

    While ok, I prefer the 1960 body style over the 1961. It just flows better. The dash of the 1961 does look a little more modern.

  • @susanbalicki
    @susanbalicki Před rokem +1

    Gary Puckett and the Union Gap

  • @stickshiftdriver1832
    @stickshiftdriver1832 Před rokem +2

    GM had adopted the Silas side look for their Pontiacs after Lincoln came out with the 61 Lincoln with slabbed sides

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +4

      That makes sense but this car did not have slab styling it was a lot going on lots of different lines.. it has the same bullet spear that the Buick Invicta has as well I should’ve pointed that out but I didn’t..

    • @stickshiftdriver1832
      @stickshiftdriver1832 Před rokem +3

      @@What.its.like. the A pillar is just an upside down from the A pillar of the 1960 model

    • @stickshiftdriver1832
      @stickshiftdriver1832 Před rokem +2

      @@What.its.like. of you look at thr black so called wings they are not wings for the side backs are squared off like slabs

  • @donalddesnoo5303
    @donalddesnoo5303 Před rokem +1

    They had the slim Jim trans quicker than the Bonneville 4speed hydramatic but they slipped leaked when old 🤔 back in the day used 5-6 hundred dollars 4yrs old

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      That’s crazy but that was a lot of money then I remember grandpa saying he was buying cars for 25 bucks.. .15 at McDonald’s which is hard for me to Fathom

    • @donalddesnoo5303
      @donalddesnoo5303 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. I had a 57 s88 j2olds conv. which I paid 1100$ with a lifetime trans warrentee I traded it for a 60 ford 1yr old with a friend as he loved the car and traded it on a 60caddilac conv added 800$. Traded again +800$ for 61eldorado çvt.later 63. 65eldorado çvt 67cvt 69cvt 72eldorado also a 1yr old 62chev çvt .ss 300hp 1900$ theese we're real prices I'm 81yys old the Pontiac Was my wife's I bought a 100$57chevy repainted was stolen ins gave us 1k$ we bought the Pontiac only car I kept was 66t bird çvt which was 1500$ I bought a 57ford çvt and a Honda cb350bike 400$for both painted the ford bought the bird w the money

    • @donalddesnoo5303
      @donalddesnoo5303 Před rokem

      @@What.its.like. when I was 8 a 32ford side mount v8#roadster pickup was at the junkyard ran wanted 25$for it dad said no smoked wasn't worth it they burned it then cut up for scrap iron 🤕

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 Před rokem +4

    56 Crown Victoria is a Fairlane, not a Crestline.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for that correction I’ll fix that that was a duh moment =)

    • @danielulz1640
      @danielulz1640 Před rokem +1

      @@What.its.like. we all have them now and then. LOL.

  • @29madmangaud29
    @29madmangaud29 Před rokem +2

    3 Deuces,,,,,,,= "TRI-Power"!

  • @markchandler1130
    @markchandler1130 Před rokem +1

    Did the the 1960 have full gages. I know most years full gages were optional on full size Pontiacs through the 1970s

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      I’ll have to look into that because now that you mention it I’m not entirely sure I did reviews of both but I might vaguely remember that there was pods with idiot lights in them..

    • @jonathanmorrisey5771
      @jonathanmorrisey5771 Před rokem

      No. The optional gauges started in 1964.

  • @uasparts
    @uasparts Před rokem

    I’d seriously recommend taking notes on Steve Magnante’s channel, and how he does his reviews.
    I’d love to see you do your homework on each model you review and provide the obscure facts about each particular car, rather than watch dead filler.
    That Tri-power under the hood not being broken down and described for the gem it was is a shame, as well as the one-off rear transaxle that Pontiac had on several models of that era, which was WAY ahead of its time, provided perfect weight balance, and would not be seen again for another 40 years until they utilized that format on the Corvette.

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Appreciate the feed back most people like the format it’s ok to be different that’s what makes people watch when it’s something different what’s the point in watching if everyone does it the same way
      I do tons of research for each of these and the information conflicts each other sorry I didn’t explain the tri power set up
      I don’t want to be Steve who ever I want to be me a present these cars my way different than what everyone else brings to the table.

    • @uasparts
      @uasparts Před rokem

      @@What.its.like. i appreciate your honesty, I expected an arrogant response from your age group.
      There’s nothing “different” about content that’s devoid of learning.
      Your audience can’t learn anything from crotch space under a steering wheel, or whether or not a camera will fit in a glovebox, but what do I know? 😆
      I would think taking pointers from people like “Steve what’s his name” who makes an actual living doing this would be productive for you, rather than continuing to make vapid videos.
      If that’s the attitude, I’m done watching, and I wish you luck.
      Frankly, most of the crap in that complex are poorly done, cash grab, stuff and buff con jobs that are languishing until the right sucker *ahem* “buyer” comes along anyway. 😆

  • @Batman-wv5ng
    @Batman-wv5ng Před rokem +1

    I like 1960 but 1961 is very, very fast.

  • @planestrainsdogsncars4336

    Lower, Wider, Longer..................................Glove box!.

  • @paulsheehan5010
    @paulsheehan5010 Před 8 měsíci +1

    The Ventura, was a Catalina.

  • @bobmccurdy8881
    @bobmccurdy8881 Před rokem +1

    Why do they leave all their cars in neutral???

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      Easier to move the cars when cars are into neutral

  • @jackgaul7376
    @jackgaul7376 Před rokem +1

    tom jones young girl

  • @johnboydTx
    @johnboydTx Před rokem +1

    Your in trouble now ...😂
    Who's buying a Pontiac in 10 years????😱😉 Start saving!!! It's hard being a Hero 🦸☺️✌️

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem +1

      =) i’ve only owned one Pontiac and that was the Sunfire and it wasn’t very good. In fact it’s probably the worst car that I ever owned. And that’s saying something because at one point in time I had a 1993 Ford Explorer but it was a three door. That I bought to learn to drive stick on heaviest clutch of any vehicle I’ve ever driven. It was like pushing down a 30 pound weight every time you wanted to change your gear. It really sucked when you came to a hill with the point that I’m trying to get to is that car was held together by rust. The suspension was always being held by gravity. And the key cylinder for the ignition was bad, it had keyless go if you forgot your keys at home no worries you didn’t need them if you put your foot on the clutch and turn the key it would fire right up.. but it was flaky I didn’t do it all the time so it was always a good idea to have your keys handy if it decided not to start. The Pontiac Sunfire was worse than that. Candle lights and jam jars were brighter than the low beams were. The high beams you could see 5 inches in front of it. When it rained the lights were nonexistent. The only time that you could really drive the car at night was when there was a full moon invisibility at night was somewhat decent. The car is only saving grace was it was phenomenal in the snow. But that’s it it wasn’t good in the transmission line broke in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh and I had to push it off the road while people were beeping the horn at me. I asked them if they would like to help me instead of beeping the horn too which I got no help in return but they stop beeping. Haha little trip down memory lane

  • @fidobite3798
    @fidobite3798 Před rokem +1

    "Women's genitalia"? Geeeeez.......

    • @What.its.like.
      @What.its.like.  Před rokem

      People say the Edsel from end is that to be fair this has that look more and there is nothing wrong with that, just pointing that out =)

  • @valiantredneck
    @valiantredneck Před rokem +1

    $40,500?
    C’mon man!!!