Vehicle Description
For sale in our Detroit Showroom is this beautiful 1961 Pontiac
Catalina Convertible. This 1961 Catalina has been treated to a full
frame off restoration which was completed in 2011 and has just
about 1,500 miles since the completion. The frame started in near
mint condition and was blasted to bare metal and refinished leading
to installation of all new suspension, brake parts including all of
the brake lines, and a new fuel tank and fuel lines. The engine is
a 1972 Pontiac 400 that has been bored .30 over and has all new
internal parts including a mild cam upgrade. The heads are 7K3
which were completely rebuilt with new valves and guides and the
Tri-Power setup was completely rebuilt as well before being
installed. The transmission is a 700R4 which is also newly rebuilt
and is followed up by a posi traction rear end containing 3:23
gears. The exterior is coated in a beautiful Maroon Red Candy Pearl
which is aperfect match to the tri-colored interior. The interior
has bucket seats from a 1962 Catalina including the console, floor
shifter, and carpeting, the custom steering wheel was refinished,
and the vinyl seats were re-done right down to repainting the
frames and replacing of the padding. Finishing up the exterior work
all of the stainless has been polished and all of the chrome has
been re-plated, the convertible top is new and also has a new
motor, pump, cylinder, hoses, and a new boot. No expense was spared
on the restoration of this beautiful Pontiac convertible leaving
nothing left to do but enjoy a drive with the top down with every
chance that you get. To view this car in great detail including
over 100 HD photos and video please visit
www.gatewayclassiccars.com or call 313-982-3100 to speak with one
of our friendly sales staff.