What's a rare '61 Pontiac lightweight worth?

[SeattleCarGuy]

I was approached about buying a 1961 Pontiac Ventura SD389 Tripower, aluminum bumpers (front & rear), race history, unrestored perfect survivor. I don't know these cars very well, or as well as the later '63 cars. Is there someone I can talk to who would know these values?

Thanks

[TimG]

There will be a restored one going through Mecum Indy in May, I know that that's quite a while from now, but I'm sure not many trade hands. It is a PHS documented lightweight.

[tom406]

Hey, is it black with blue bench, 8 lugs, 4sp car residing up north of Seattle? THAT car is an original 318hp/4sp car with the SD stuff added.....

[SeattleCarGuy]

Is the one you're thinking of an original with 1400 miles? I can't recall the interior color, but car was set up with Mickey Thompson's help, held a track record, etc.. Who is the owner of the car you know north of Seattle?

[Charley Lillard]

Sure it isn't a Catalina ? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&Number=25741&filename= tn_img118.jpg

[John Brown]

Ventura is the name of an interior option popular on Pontiacs, so we might be talking about a Catalina Ventura here.

[Tommy Nolen]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ventura is the name of an interior option popular on Pontiacs, so we might be talking about a Catalina Ventura here. </div></div>

Well, it was in '62 &amp; 63 but in '61 the Ventura was a stand alone model.

[Charley Lillard]

interior. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=download&amp;Number=25742&amp;filename= tn_img121.jpg

[tom406]

Yep, my bad. Its a Catalina. When I saw &quot;Seattle&quot; and &quot;61 Pontiac SD&quot; my mind went to that black car. Of course the Ventura with that ritzy interior is another deal. Charlie, PM sent regarding current owner.