1953 Pontiac Custom Catalina 2 Dr. Hardtop--frame Off Restoration! on 2040-cars
Harlan, Iowa, United States
Body Type:two door hardtop
Engine:Straight 8
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:private owner
Interior Color: off white and light green--correct original colors
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Catalina
Trim: Custom Catalina 2 Dr. Hardtop
Drive Type: Dual Range Hydramatic Transmission
Mileage: 38,742
Warranty: NO WARRANTY!!!
Exterior Color: Laurel Green & Milano Ivory
Offering from 1953, a Pontiac Custom Catalina 2 Door Hardtop! The colors look a little "washed out" in my photos but I can assure you that the paint is vivid and the texture is deep and impressive! This is the first Pontiac to have fins!! They look more like little "humps" on the back fenders but still are referred to as fins. Pontiac made in excess of 44,000 cars in 1953 but only around 800 Custom Catalina 2 door hardtops. They are somewhat scarce. This car was born on Feb. 3. 1953 in Pontiac, Michigan. This car has a Dual Range Hydramatic Transmission-----the only reason I mention this is that the Hydramatic Plant was destroyed by fire and they finished the build year using Powerglide Transmissions. I will go into detail about the car later in this description but I will add some other information first. If this car sells, in addition to the car, the new owner will receive the following items: 1953 Pontiac Owners Manual--Pontiac Shop Manual--Hydramatic Tranmission Manual--An 8X10 black and white photo of a similar car in a small town dealership show room surrounded by flowers during the car introduction period--a DVD of 1952-1954 Pontiac Dealership sales techniques--40+ copies of the ETCetera, published by the Early Times Chapter of the Pontiac Oakland Club International, it's an AWESOME Newsletter dedicated to the preservation and restoration of 1926--1954 Pontiacs--a mechanical lead pencil of Chief Pontiac suspended in liquid at the top of the pencil--still works--a tiny statue of Chief Pontiac--a 46 page photo collection picturing parts of the restoration process--a big album of original Pontiac brochures, dealer information and advertisements--an aluminum cast model of the 1953 Pontiac--an original Pontiac leather key fob--the history of this car in the restorer's own words--California Pontiac Restoration Catalog----these folks do a great job of providing excellent service and great products!!!!
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