Vehicle Description
INCREDIBLY ORIGINAL & BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED THROUGHOUT100% ORIGINAL
STARLIGHT BLACK PAINT, BLACK INTERIOR & WHITE TOP338 HP 389 CI
TRI-POWER V-8/4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONHURST SHIFTER, DUAL
EXHAUST, HD RADIATORPOWER BRAKES & TOP, AM RADIO, HEAT/DEFROSTSUN
TACH, AUXILIARY GAUGES, 8-LUG WHEELSOUTSTANDING TO DRIVE, DETAILED,
READY TO ENJOY! In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in
automotive history, Pontiac rose from near-extinction to holding
third place in American sales rankings from 1962 through 1969.
Pontiac excitement was heightened by masterful marketing
orchestrated by Jim Wangers, plus beautiful ads by Art Fitzpatrick
and Van Kaufman. The Catalina was fundamental to Pontiacs success,
available in four body styles with a wide array of power teams,
delivering GTO-like performance with taut handling and full-size
comfort. This 1965 Pontiac Catalina convertible is an exceptionally
original and well preserved example that we at The Last Detail have
sought and recently acquired. Retaining the original Starlight
Black paint finish, confirmed by consistent paint-meter readings,
this very fine Catalina also features excellent original Black
upholstery and an undamaged dash, topped by an original White
convertible top that remains in remarkably good condition.Power is
delivered by a rare (1 of 426 built) WF-suffix 389 CI V-8 engine
delivering 338 factory-rated horsepower with Pontiacs legendary
Tri-Power intake system mounting triple 2-barrel carburetors
underneath a free-breathing twin-snorkel air cleaner, plus dual
exhaust and a heavy-duty radiator. A Muncie 4-speed manual
transmission delivers the power via an iconic Hurst floor-shift
lever. In addition to power-assisted brakes, steering and the
power-operated convertible top, this amazing Catalina is further
equipped with a split front bench seat, a pushbutton AM radio,
heater/defroster, plus a column-mounted Sun tachometer, auxiliary
gauges, and Pontiacs unique 8-lug aluminum wheels. A recent test
drive confirms this beautiful, rare, and highly original Catalinas
outstanding driving experience. In addition to delivering strong
acceleration and smooth shift action, the car is as enjoyable to
drive as it is to look at. Freshly tuned and detailed, this
incredibly original 1965 Catalina convertible includes a Pontiac
Historical Services document package and reproduction window
sticker. Simply put, it is a true benchmark example of Pontiacs
potent full-size performers for 1965. Contact us today, see it for
yourself, and make it yours for spring enjoyment!