Vehicle Description
1965 was certainly a different time in the automotive world. Items
like windshield washers with dual speed wipers and back up lamps
were optional. This car has them by the way. So in its day, this
1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 was a decadent luxury. It truly is a
majestic and beautiful automobile. Powered by Pontiac's vaunted 421
cubic inch engine and a Hurst-shifted M20 4-speed, the car offers
full size performance as well as luxury. She's loaded. Power
steering, power brakes, air conditioning and power windows are all
here, and so is the 2+2 package. It included the 421, so there were
no slow 2+2s. 2+2 buyers also got Special Vinyl Trim & Bucket
Seats, 3-speed Synchromesh transmission (4-speed optional), Sports
Type Springs and Shocks, Dual Exhausts, Chrome Air Cleaner Cover,
Chrome Rocker Arm Covers, Pontiac 2+2 and 421 Emblems, and Decor
Louvers. The car's performance intentions show through a complete
gauge package including a factory tach mounted hot rod style on the
left of the dash. The dash itself is a Catalina highlight. With all
its brightwork and detail, not to mention its sheer size, it is
impressive indeed. Originally sold in New Jersey, the car's journey
took it to Sweden, where it underwent a thorough restoration. We're
thrilled to have it back in the States. Photos chronicle the engine
build, and show that the car was a solid specimen even before the
resto. A thick book of receipts and Pontiac documentation chronicle
the build. The color is Bluemist Slate, a rich light blue metallic.
It sounds elegant and it looks elegant. It's just the right
compliment to the lines of the car and gives it a stately presence.
And how about those wheels? They are, according to Hagerty, the
first custom wheels offered as a factory option, the finned 8-lug
wheel, designed to keep the brakes cooler to reduce fade. They have
become a part of the Pontiac legend, much like the GTO. The GTO, by
the way, did not offer the 421 engine in 1965. A 389 was the
biggest engine in a Goat. So there are many important elements that
make this 1965 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 special, but taken as a whole,
it's just one magnificent car.
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custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
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