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This 1931 Pontiac Series 401 convertible coupe is said to have remained with its original owner through 1955 and in the family of the next owner for 67 years. It was then refurbished around 1990 and purchased by the seller’s neighbor in 2022. The car is finished in two-tone silver and burgundy over burgundy upholstery, and power comes from a 200ci L-head inline-six paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Features include a gray soft top with chrome landau bars, a rumble seat, chrome bumpers, running boards, a folding luggage rack with an external trunk, 19″ wire wheels, and dual side-mount spares. Service performed in 2023 reportedly included a rebuild of the starter, the installation of a replacement battery, and an oil change. This Fine Six Pontiac is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with factory literature, records, photos, registration documents, a car cover, and a clean Washington title in the owner’s name.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

The Fisher-built Model 31318 convertible coupe bodywork is said to have been repainted in its current two-tone silver and burgundy during the 1990 refurbishment. Equipment includes a chrome V-shaped radiator surround with a wire-mesh grille and a hood ornament as well as chrome bumpers, fender-mounted parking lamps, running boards, a gray convertible top with chrome landau bars, a taillight, rumble seat steps, and a folding luggage rack with an external trunk. Paint chips and cracks on the rumble seat lid are noted by the seller.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

The burgundy-painted wire wheels wear chrome Pontiac hubcaps, and they are mounted with 4.75–5.00–19 Firestone whitewall bias-ply tires. Matching spare wheels topped by mirrors are located on both front fenders. The Series 401 rode on a 112″ wheelbase and features front and rear semi-elliptical leaf springs. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel mechanical drums.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

The cabin features a bench trimmed in burgundy upholstery with color-matched door panels and carpets.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a painted steel dash housing a barrel-type speedometer and gauges for oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows under 3k miles and is said to have rolled over at least once. Approximately 40 miles have been added under current ownership, and total mileage is unknown.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

The 200ci L-head inline-six was factory rated at 60 horsepower. A replacement battery was installed in 2023, the starter was rebuilt, and an oil change was also performed.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed manual transmission.

1931 Pontiac Series 401 Convertible Coupe

A collection of records and photos is included with the sale along with factory literature that can be seen in the gallery.

Auction Result

High Bid USD $18,650 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended October 12, 2023 at 10:24AM PT
Bids 9
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BaT Essentials

Seller: HondaSprees
Location: Lacey, Washington 98503
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 798418
  • 3k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 200ci Inline-Six
  • Three-Speed Manual Transmission
  • Silver and Burgundy Paint
  • Burgundy Upholstery
  • Gray Soft Top w/Chrome Landau Bars
  • Rumble Seat
  • Folding Luggage Rack w/External Trunk
  • 19" Wire Wheels
  • Dual Side-Mount Spares
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #123644