Pontiac Ventura, Black, for sale in Charlotte, North Carolina, for $13,995.

A new kind of classic car that is emerging on the scene is this 1971 Pontiac Ventura II - 2-door post sedan. Powered by a numbers matching 307cid V-8 and mated to a 350 Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission. This beautiful Starlight Black is contrasted with a clean, tan vinyl bench interior with like new loop carpeting. Many accessories include power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, dual exhaust system, Rally wheels and much more. This is a very clean car. The engine bay is very clean. Underside shows no rust and the body panels appear to be the originals. This vehicle has retained its original Bill of Sale, order copy, owner's manual and extensive maintenance receipts which authenticate the mileage of 74,339 miles.

This car was built during the 1st week in April in 1971 in Van Nuys, California. GM identified this car line as their X size. During this period our country was in the middle of its 1st oil crisis and many owners including salesmen, downsized to this size car. There was plenty of room for luggage and for taking clients out to lunch, at a substantial reduced cost per mile. You Turner Classic Movie viewers out there will readily identify this car in the movie, The French Connection directed by the noted William Friedkin. A 1971 Ventura II raced through the streets of New York City in what today is recognized as 1 of the 10 top chases of movie history. Fortunately this example wasn't raced but it does show how it could get up and go with its 307cid V-8 engine. To keep that power on the ground the owner filled the rear wheel wells with 225/60-15 tires. 205/50-15 supports the front end.

Ventura is a derivative of the word - Bonaventure which is Italian for good fortune and this original car is just one example of it. At 74,339 young miles you can own a piece of American history that is becoming more and more classic as the 50's and 60's cars become more difficult to locate and are getting very expensive to buy now days. Where else can you find this much classic American iron for this little money? This car is so clean, straight and striking, you will be able to drive it anywhere, show it in any car show with confidence and prominence.