Pontiac adopted the term “Safari” to denote its wagon line starting in 1955. Originally a counterpoint to Chevrolet’s Nomad, it was introduced in a two-door body style. Comparing base models across Pontiac’s range, the Safari was the division’s most… more»
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Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Barn-Bound 50 Years! 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
When I was a kid, my uncle had a dark metallic turquoise ’63 Pontiac that I thought was a good-looking car, even if it had 4-doors. And why not. The Wide-Track Pontiacs received an attractive styling makeover in 1963… more»
Jun 10, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Bubbletop Beauty: 1961 Pontiac Ventura
The Ventura spent its first decade as a trim package for the popular Pontiac Catalina until the moniker was eventually moved to the GM X-Body in 1971, which often gets mistaken as a Chevrolet Nova. The name first appeared… more»
Jun 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
41k Original Miles: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
We’ve recently seen a few nice seven-seat Station Wagons at Barn Finds, and this 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari continues that theme. The seller admits it isn’t perfect, but it is a dry-climate survivor that has avoided the rust problems… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
350 Miles A Year: 1977 Pontiac Catalina
Most of the 47,000 Pontiac Catalina 4-door sedans built in 1977 have long ago ended up in a junkyard or the crusher because they were all used up. But not this one. It’s well-preserved, has recently been serviced, and… more»
Apr 28, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Coach Built 1969 Pontiac Catalina Six-Door Wagon
Stretched wagons like this Armbruster Stageway-built 1969 Pontiac Catalina were not an uncommon sighting back in the day. These were known for performing a variety of tasks, such as limousine services, funeral home duties, and even airport transporters. If… more»
Apr 25, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
60k Original Miles: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina name had an enduring and successful run at Pontiac, initially used as a trim-level designation for the popular Chieftan series in 1950. By 1959, the Catalina earned the status of becoming a stand-alone model, with more than… more»
Apr 2, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Super Duty Tribute: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac spent the late 1950s and early 1960s positioning itself as the performance marque within the General Motors empire. People like John DeLorean were happy to push the envelope of what GM management would allow within the bounds of… more»
Mar 3, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Drag Strip Sleeper: 1966 Pontiac Catalina
During the 1960s and 1970s, the Catalina was Pontiac’s entry-level full-size car. They were by no means spartan and in 1966 came with a 389 cubic inch V8 as standard. This 1966 Catalina is a 2-door sedan, one of… more»
Feb 25, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Rebuilt Original 421: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Sports Coupe
This 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Sports Coupe is a tidy and solid survivor ideal for an enthusiast seeking a driver-grade classic. However, lifting its presentation to a higher level would be straightforward, and the seller has given the new… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Rebuilt 400 V8 With Mods: 1967 Pontiac Catalina
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… more»
Jan 9, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Stretch Limo Conversion: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
Several well-known coachbuilders have been creating ambulances, hearses, and limousines for the last hundred or so years. One of them is Armbruster- Stageway, which originated in 1887. Usually, they begin with a luxury sedan or station wagon and go… more»
Nov 19, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rust-Free Project: 1964 Pontiac Catalina
For most of its 30-plus year run, the Catalina was the entry-level, full-size Pontiac. But it was not a basic car in terms of its trim, somewhat akin to the Chevy Bel Air or Impala. The cars were redesigned… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Room for Nine! 1966 Pontiac Catalina
Before SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicles) dominated the automotive landscape, station wagons were all the rage. Big ones, small ones, luxurious ones, spartan ones – they all sold well until not that many years ago. Like this 1966 Pontiac Catalina… more»
Nov 4, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Grandpa’s Car: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina was Pontiac’s best-selling car for much of the time between 1950 and 1981. It was akin to what the Bel Air and Impala were over at Chevrolet. It was based on the GM B-body platform which would… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
421 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
The seller describes this 1963 Pontiac Catalina as a show-quality classic, and the photos support that claim. It is more than a pretty face, with its 421ci Tri-Power V8 providing power to match its looks. It would suit an… more»
