Pontiac Bonneville '59Building on the momentum generated by the '58 Bonneville, the '59 model year saw Pontiac's reinvention as a brand hit full steam. The '59 Bonneville was launched as an entirely new generation despite the previous-generation car only being in production for a single model year, with new styling and an updated range of engines. It was also the first year to receive Pontiac's new "wide-track" design, with Bunkie Knudsen ordering his engineers to widen the car's track by around six inches to better accommodate the new body style. The '59 Bonneville proved to be a success, outselling the previous model year and helping to reestablish Pontiac as a major player within the industry. Its important place in the brand's history has no doubt played a part in keeping the car an in-demand model with collectors over the decades, but equally important are its timeless good looks. Pristine, original examples of the car can fetch figures over $80,000, but most examples sell for far less.