The Catalina was part of the Pontiac line-up for 30 years. For much of that time, it served as the gateway car into the full-size portfolio, like the luxurious Bonneville. This 1967 Catalina is a convertible that’s been idle for a few years but has also been treated to some mechanical upgrades along the way. The seller provides a thorough detailing of those changes on a drop-top from Falmouth, Massachusetts. It’s available here on craigslist for $15,000, but the seller sounds apprehensive about the sale. Bravo to Mitchel G. for another cool tip!
We’re told this Pontiac was brought east from California some years ago. It’s been living in a barn and not driven in Massachusetts winters since. While the body has a few little dents and dings, we’re told a personal inspection by the seller revealed no rust on the undercarriage. The canvas top looks good, but the back glass is broken (the seller may have a spare). There are no photos provided of the interior, and it does have some issues such as a Cadillac bench seat, and a lack of carpeting.
Mechanically, there is a litany of things the seller goes into great detail about. The 400 cubic inch V8 (replacing the 389 of prior years) and the TH-400 automatic transmission are older rebuilds. The block is from 1973 and the heads are from 1969. The pistons, camshaft, lifters, intake manifold, carburetor, and other items are upgrades from stock and some records document the cost of these parts.
The seller is looking to buy a couple of 2+2 hardtop projects, hence the motivation for the sale. But a trade would also be considered for a Chevy truck, Blazer, or several other types of vehicles. If this Pontiac is of interest to you, you’d better hurry because the seller could just as easily change his/her mind and keep the Catalina. It’s one of 8,900 built in 1967.
Really beautiful car
How can you not love a sixties Pontiac? And a convertible to boot. The ’67 front end is more controversial but I dig it. About 18-years-ago I was at a show where a guy had matching turquoise 2+2s, hardtop and convertible. 428 4-speeds. So sweet.
That is a nice car for the money from the looks of the pictures. Wouldn’t be hard at all to redo it into something really special. My uncle had the hardtop version of this and what a nice cruiser. Thank you Barn Finds for all the memories you bring back every day
“It’s been living in a barn and not driven in Massachusetts winters.”
It’s not in a barn, now, it’s in a field with other junk cars, and BTW, it’s still winter in Massachusetts. Just saying.
I understand the hobby, and I understand (sort of) the supply and demand, but seriously, why do people who have a bunch of old junk laying around on their property think it’s worth a fortune, just because a survivor or restored vehicle is bring in the big bucks, or because some idiot with more money than brains wants to get into the hobby.
In my opinion, this is a $5000 car, TOPS. Even that’s kind of pushing it.
Yes, it’s a Pontiac which is not made any more, yes, it’s a convertible, yes, it’s from the very cool 1960s. It’s a Frankenstein.
It’s a ’67 with a ’73 engine with ’69 parts and God knows what else.
Nah, I’m bringing it down to $4000.
No sale.
A nice solid basic fun convertible. The top is rather inexpensive compared to some and not bad to install. White makes it look huge. Since it is not a high dollar muscle thing, I would opt for a color change, and shirts, otherwise roll it as is.