Smooth, quiet, powerful, and durable, the 389-inch, 325-hp V-8 performed flawlessly. PHOTOS BY PAT BROLLIER Yep, it all fits – and more, too; 23.4 cubic feet worth, and it's all usable space.

Low-angle view shows off Bonneville's wide, wide front bench seat, one of the most comfortable we've used. Walnut panels on dash and wheel plus vinyl trim spell luxury. Pontiac's new Turbo Hydra-Matic provides a noticeable betterment in performance, with smoother, quicker, more responsive shifting – a big improvement over 1964 automatic.