Catalina

35k Original Miles! 1975 Pontiac Catalina

Looking at the size and beautiful styling of this 1975 Pontiac Catalina, it’s hard to fathom that in just 2 short years the General Motors B-Bodies would be redesigned and downsized, thanks to the oil embargo a couple of… more»

Tri-Power 455! 1972 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

Without even knowing what was hiding under the hood of this 1972 Catalina at first, I had already gotten initially intrigued just by how good the car looked on the outside.  The Pontiac Catalina had gotten a total restyling… more»

35K Miles: 1975 Pontiac Catalina

With just 2 prior owners and 35,772 miles on the odometer, this is what most people would consider a cream puff survivor! This 1975 Pontiac Catalina 2 door is located in New Baltimore, Michigan and is being sold by… more»

Fully Documented: 1965 Pontiac Catalina Ventura

Apart from a repaint over a decade ago, this 1965 Pontiac Catalina Ventura is as original as the day it rolled off the showroom floor. The originality extends to its documentation, which would have accompanied the car on that… more»

Bubble Top: 1959 Pontiac Catalina

The bubble top 1959 Pontiac Catalina is located in the San Francisco Bay area of California. It is listed yesterday here on Craigslist for $20,000. Many thanks to Pat L. for bringing this car to our attention. The bubble… more»

California Native: 1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

The Catalina didn’t earn the status of being its own stand-alone model until 1959, as in the beginning, it was merely a trim-level designation for most Pontiac hardtops when the company first began using the name in 1950.  It… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe

I boldly described this 1959 Pontiac Catalina Sport Coupe as automotive perfection, and I am willing to stand by my claim. Its exterior presentation is dazzling, its interior is spotless, and the Tri-Power V8 under the hood is icing… more»

389 Tri-Power: 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

This 1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible ticks many of the right boxes for someone seeking a turnkey classic. Its presentation is almost impossible to fault, and it is rust-free. However, it could be the Tri-Power V8 under the hood that… more»

Airplane Hangar Find! 1965 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was a part of the lineup for more than 30 years (1950-81). During the 1960s and 1970s, it would be Pontiac’s full-size entry-level car, although it was by no means spartan. The third generation was built between… more»

389 V8 Tri-Power: 1962 Pontiac Catalina

Unless you got your hands on one of the rare, race-ready Super Duty Pontiacs in 1962, the next best thing was a Catalina with a Tri-Power 389 engine. These engines were like the later 6-Packs at Chrysler, with 3×2-barrel… more»

Easy Project? 1956 Pontiac Chieftain

In the mid-1950s, the Pontiac Chieftain was akin to Chevrolet’s mid-range 210. While the basic platform was the same, the Pontiac rode on a seven-inch longer wheelbase. The Star Chief may have been similar to the Bel Air as… more»

Nicest One Left? 1970 Pontiac Catalina

The Catalina was Pontiac’s “bread and butter” car of the 1960s and 1970s. You could equate to it being Pontiac’s version of the Chevy Impala. In 1970, more than 45% of all the Pontiacs built were badged as Catalina’s,… more»

Collection of Cars in Cheyenne, Wyoming

The downside of collecting cars is that once you pass away, it’s left to your loved ones to either maintain or dispose of what you’ve amassed. And more times than not, they don’t share your passion for this car… more»

Dusty Garage Find: 1973 Pontiac Catalina

Twenty years can be an eternity in the automotive world. History shows that not only can vehicle platforms rise and fall in that timeframe, but so can entire brands! This 1973 Pontiac Catalina has been sitting in this garage… more»

Original 400/Turbo 400! 1967 Pontiac Catalina

The first new car I was old enough to actually remember my father buying was a 1970 Pontiac Catalina.  I also remember stopping by his favorite service station on our way home and the owner commenting that it was… more»

Tri-Power V8 Project: 1966 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

This 1966 Pontiac Catalina is likely a rare car. It’s a convertible, it has a 421 V8 with triple 2-barrel carburetors, 2+2-style interior, and factory air conditioning. A lot of restoration work has already been done, especially mechanically, and… more»