Vehicle Description
By 1961, the excesses of the late 1950s were mostly gone and U.S.
car manufacturers were trimming fins and acres of chrome. Pontiac
was five years into Bunkie Knudsen's reign, and John DeLorean was
making his presence felt as the horsepower wars heated up in
earnest. Drivers like Fireball Roberts, Junior Johnson and David
Pearson won 21 of 52 NASCAR races and the Super Duty 421-cid V-8s
were the engines to beat.
Pontiac had success in the sales race, too, making its way to third
place in 1961. The division had a dizzying lineup of 15 standard
models, plus the new Tempest compact. Top seller for Pontiac in
1961 was the Catalina.
Like all big cars, the Catalina was downsized for 1961, and its
base engine was the 215-hp, 389-cid V-8, but options ranged all the
way to the 405-hp Super Duty 421-cid V-8. The top-selling body
style was the $2,700 four-door sedan, though a variety of
two-doors, station wagons, and convertibles were available.
The 1962 Pontiac's received a heavy facelift from the 1961 design
with more rounded body contours and new rooflines on two-door
hardtops featuring convertible-like bows. Catalina sedans and
coupes got a 1-inch wheelbase increase, after spending 1961 on a
119-inch length shared with full-sized Chevys
Pontiac tidied up its styling for 1962, with a V-shaped twin grill,
full length side-trim, and a multi-plane, convertible-look roof on
hardtops.
For modern day enthusiasts, the 1961 to 1964 Pontiac Catalina is an
excellent choice for a starter collectible. Their large production
numbers mean parts are easily available, and plenty are available
in a variety of conditions. Catalina's are sturdy, and their
styling has worn well. High horsepower options are potent street
machines and carry a price premium, but are worth seeking out.
This Very Nice Solid Southern Vehicle Has received A Complete
Repaint A Years Back With Super Nice Clear Coat Paint.
Optioned With:
389 CID Pontiac With 2 Barrel Carburetor Code 17H
3 Speed Pontiac Roto-Hydramatic Automatic Transmission With Column
Shift
Dual Exhaust With Chrome Tips
Factory Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Recent Rebuild Of Master Cylinder And Power Booster
Stock Factory AM Pushbutton Radio
Padded Dash
Added Temperature Gauge Installed Under Dash
Drivers Side Remote Mirror
Added Classic Dummy Spot Lights On Both Windshield Pillar Posts
After Market Fender Skirts
Rolling On Cragar Multi Spoke Chrome Wheels With Spinners And White
Wall Radial Tires
Very Nice Two Tone Burgundy And White Vinyl Bench Interior
Front And Rear Seat Belts
Trunk Is Nicely Done With Deep Red Carpeting With Spare Wheel
Cover
Spare And Jack
Worldwide Enclosed Transporting Available / Transporting
Available
