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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Jan 15, 2025 • For Sale • 19 Comments
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»
Jan 3, 2025 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Dec 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
Dec 20, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
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»
Dec 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Did It Sell? Rare 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
The Catalina was Pontiac’s bread-and-butter car for four decades (through the 1950s and into the early 1980s). It might be considered the GM division’s equivalent of the Chevy Impala. With a redesign in 1971, the Catalina sported an all-new… more»
Nov 16, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Are We There Yet? 1964 Pontiac Catalina Safari
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»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 37 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»
