We cover 1960 Pontiacs here on BF from time to time, but rarely the station wagon version. Today’s find, courtesy of T.J., is a Catalina Safari, and it’s spectacular looking as well as being unusually equipped. The seller claims… more»
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BF Auctions: 1965 Pontiac Catalina
Listed exclusively on Barn Finds Auctions, this 1965 Pontiac Catalina is exactly the kind of car enthusiasts love to find—an honest, well-loved driver with decades of memories attached. The seller, located in Rochester, New York, has owned the car… more»
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Same Owner 40 Years: 1966 Pontiac Ventura
Throughout the 1960s, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Pontiac Catalina. It was limited to` coupes and convertibles’ to add an extra touch of sportiness. That goal led to the introduction of the Grand Prix in… more»
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Very Original: 1960 Pontiac Catalina Vista 4-Door Hardtop
The Flattop is considered a classic male short hairstyle that was popular not only in the 1950’s and pre-Beatles 1960’s, but also in the early 1900’s. And according to Wikipedia, “the flattop maintains a contingent of dedicated wearers today”… more»
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Unusual Custom Touches: 1972 Pontiac Catalina
This 1972 Pontiac Catalina is one of those cars that’s certainly interesting both inside and out, but it also raises a few questions, such as why this one was parked and how long it has been sitting. Maybe it’s… more»
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Racing-Inspired Vista: 1960 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors redesigned its 1959-60 cars in search of a longer, wider, lower appearance akin to the 1957-60 Chrysler “Forward Look” styling. For those years, the Catalina was on par with the Chevy Impala and represented the lion’s share… more»
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Driving Project: 1963 Pontiac Catalina
Hypothetically, you have this gap in your garage, and you’re trying to decide what should occupy that space. A pristine classic might seem a likely candidate, as would a survivor-grade vehicle. You could jump in boots and all with… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina
In the classic world, some survivor-grade vehicles are so stunning that they almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina. That a vehicle of this vintage could survive in such remarkable shape speaks of… more»
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Estate Sale Find: 54k Mile 1963 Pontiac Catalina
How many Barn Finds readers categorize periods of their lives by the cars they were infatuated with at the time? I certainly do. Accordingly, this 1963 Pontiac Catalina Sports Coupe immediately transports me to the early 2000s and my early 20s…. more»
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57k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Pontiac Catalina
The Catalina was introduced in 1950 as a Pontiac 2-door hardtop trim option. Nine years later, it reached series status across multiple body styles, becoming the GM division’s entry-level full-size product. Riding on GM’s B-body platform, the 1965-70 generation… more»
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Church Driven: 1970 Pontiac Catalina
“One elderly owner. Only driven to church on Sundays.” How often have we seen classics listed with those attributes? Such claims must be taken at face value, but the remarkable condition of this 1970 Pontiac Catalina makes them appear… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1970 Pontiac Ventura 400
Launched in 1960, the Ventura was a trim option on the popular Catalina. In 1971, the Ventura nameplate was transferred to Pontiac’s version of the Nova compact. This beautiful 1970 edition is a one-owner car with 68,000 miles and… more»
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8-Lug Wheels Included: 1966 Pontiac Catalina 421
The horsepower race was well and truly alive in the 1960s, and every American manufacturer wanted a slice of the pie. Given its recent success with the GTO, it is unsurprising that Pontiac bolted a huge V8 under the… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1959 Pontiac Catalina
Hiding in a dark corner of this shed is a classic that the owner claims ran when parked. It would be easy to consign this 1959 Pontiac Catalina to the too-hard basket because it hasn’t fired a shot in… more»
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Ran When Parked! 1959 Pontiac Catalina
General Motors went all out for model year 1959 with dramatic styling, so much that they pulled back with conservative changes for 1960. Whether the polarizing look of the ’59s pleases your eye or not, they represent some of… more»
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Original 421: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura
When a classic tips the scales at over 4,000 lbs, it requires something special under the hood to deliver respectable performance. This 1966 Pontiac Catalina Ventura ticks that box, courtesy of its 421ci V8. The car presents superbly, and… more»
