1961 Pontiac sold online for Rs 13.42 lakh

Saffronart, India’s leading auction house for art and collectibles successfully concluded its 24-Hour Online Auction – ‘The Gentleman’s Sale’ with the first ever online sale of a classic or vintage car in India. The highlight of the auction was a 1961 Pontiac Laurentian that sold for Rs. 13.42 lakhs following competitive bidding between experienced and new car collectors. 

A classic piece of 1960’s Americana is a hard to find right-hand drive model, and was sold in mint condition with original manufactured parts and all its bells and whistles intact. The Pontiac Laurentian that comes with a 3.1 liter, straight 6 cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission had all of its mechanical parts and components in working order, an odometer reading of a little over 50,000 miles and five brand new Whitewall tires.

The electrical system is an original 12 volt system, but the generator has been replaced with an alternator for optimum charging of its battery and to accommodate the additional load of an air conditioning system.

In an attempt to revive the vintage Pontiac’s visual aesthetics and passenger comfort features it has been repainted and re-upholstered in the same colour scheme and style as the original, with plush carpeting and even the door pads having the original colour scheme.

The success of this special classic car auction, which featured online, on iPads and mobile catalogues, reinforced the confidence that collectors have in Saffronart’s online platform as well as the growing demand for significant collectible items like vintage & classic cars, jeweled accessories and limited edition watches.