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    Wanderlust for Wide-Tracking

    Apr 09, 2020 5 minutes
    BY THOMAS A. DeMAURO
    PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATTHEW LITWIN

    In the late 1950s, contemporary styling; progressive engineering; a multitude of performance, appearance, and convenience options; and a strong motorsports program fortified Pontiac’s competitive youthful image, with General Manager Semon “Bunkie” Knudsen steering the division toward prosperity. The celebrated Wide-Track and split grille debuted for 1959, and in 1961 Pontiac captured third place in industry sales. Knudsen was promoted to general manager at Chevrolet, with Chief Engineer E.M. “Pete” Estes taking the helm at Pontiac.

    Bonneville was the division’s flagship, featuring more luxurious trim than the Star Chiefs, Venturas, and Catalinas. Within that top line were the sports coupe, convertible, Vista four-door, and Custom Safari station wagon.

    Leading-edge styling continued for 1961 with a thoroughly revised body. The fender tops and

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