Vehicle Description
1960 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
The Catalina, named after an island off California, was a new name
for Pontiac and replaced the prior Chieftan line. The wheelbase was
retained from 1958 at 122 inches, but the span between left and
right wheels both front and rear (called the track) was increased
in all Pontiacs in the USA and heavily promoted as the "Wide-Track
Pontiacs". The Pontiacs also probably had the most interesting of
the 1959 instrument panels in the industry.
For 1960, the cars were restyled with exclusively Pontiac outer
panels. An all-new front end got rid of the split grille in lieu of
a new somewhat pointed and shaped single grille. American Motors'
Rambler had blown past Pontiac in the sales race because so many
customers were moving to more compact cars. In fact, the existence
of the mid-priced makes was threatened, and Edsel and DeSoto met
their respective demise on either side of the 1960 calendar year.
Pontiac soldiered on, comfortably ahead of competitors Dodge,
Oldsmobile and Mercury. Middle class folks were buying plenty of
cars new in 1959 and 1960, and clearly not everyone was buying
compacts. By 1960, a full 77% of Americans owned a car, and 15%
actually owned two cars.
This 1960 Pontiac Catalina Convertible epitomizes the phrase "rare
as hen's teeth." Where will you find a period Catalina Convertible
much less one powered by the iconic Pontiac 389 cu in 3 two-barrel
carbureted engine. Painted in light yellow with dual brown vinyl
interior and bench front seat, the car is loaded with period
goodies. The V8's power is transmitted through a 3-speed automatic
transmission. Brakes and steering are power and the Catalina sports
dual exhaust.
All chrome and bright work are excellent as is paint and interior.
The engine bay shows off the 3x2 carbs well. The interior is
finished off with a white vinyl boot cover as well as a set of
later period American Racing Wheels. You can be the proud owner of
an early 60's muscle car that will surely be the "only one on the
block."
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 100 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. A 450 barn find
collection is currently on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
