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1973 Pontiac Catalina - Black 2-door Vinyl Hardtop - All Original - 6.6l V-8 on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:118429 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Hardtop
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:6.6L 400Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2L57R3X191251 Year: 1973
Make: Pontiac
Model: Catalina
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Hardtop 2-Door
Options: Mag Wheels, Vinyl Top
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 118,429
Exterior Color: Black
Disability Equipped: Has screw mounts for hand controls, if needed.
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Wear and tear consistent with an original car 40 years old in Illinois. Please see http://db.tt/RM8lEjBX for a complete set of pictures of the car. Black laquer paint wearing thin in spots, other spots with surface imperfections, cracks. Rusting fenders around wheel wells, frame rust. Vinyl shrinkage on hardtop under rear window. Interior upholstry worn on drivers side seat above left shoulder, carpet worn in a couple spots. Minor dent behind drivers side front tire. Cruise control and dashboard clock not functional."

1973 Pontiac Catalina. Black ext. with black vinyl top. Black interior. 400 cu. in. V-8. ALL ORIGINAL, unrestored. Straight frame, A/C, AM/FM original flipping dial radio. Factory mag wheels, auto transmission.  Full size spare with additional mag wheel, original jack.  Manuals, etc. Clear title. 118,429  miles.

Own a classic.  Drive it as is or restore it for show, all the parts are there!  This was my Grandfathers car, who bought it new from Morton, Illinois Pontiac dealer.  He willed it to me and I've had it for 10 years.  It has always been garaged and recently removed from long term storage to sell.

Recent work, by a mechanic, includes: rebuilt carburetor, new battery, new rear brakes, new brake lines, new gas lines, gas tank cleared and cleand, new radiator hoses, new points & condensor.

Condition: w
ear and tear consistent with an original car 40 years old in Illinois.  Please see http://db.tt/RM8lEjBX for a complete set of pictures and a couple videos of the car.  I'll try to describe the worst of it here.  Black laquer paint wearing thin in spots, other spots with surface imperfections and cracks.  Rusting fenders around wheel wells.  Vinyl shrinkage on hardtop under rear window.  Interior upholstry worn on drivers side seat above left shoulder, carpet worn in a couple spots.  Minor dent behind drivers side front tire.  Cruise control and dashboard clock not functional.  Milage is currently 118,429 but car is being driven for purposes of selling.  Has always been a strong engine.

I do not want to waste your time or give unrealistic expectations of the car so please see all pictures and if you have questions ask before bidding.  Also for sale locally, I reserve the right to end the auction is a local offer is accepted. 

THERE IS A $500 DEPOSIT DUE IMMEDIALTLY AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS (PAYPAL WELCOME OR CONTACT ME FOR ARRANGEMENTS) - NON REFUNDABLE.

THE FINAL PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY CASH IN PERSON, MONEY WIRE, OR CERTIFIED FUNDS ONLY - ALL PAYMENTS TO BE CLEAR BEFORE THE CAR LEAVES.

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