1960 Pontiac Catalina Convertible, Tri-power, Tri-color Leather Interior on 2040-cars

Year: 1960
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Catalina
Trim: Leather
Options: AM FM Stereo with MP3 plug in, Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 0
Exterior Color: White
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tri-Color-Blue Leather

Condition: Used: A 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. ... 

 This 1960 Pontiac Catalina Convertible is a matching-numbers beauty. At some point the car was painted a non-original red color but it has been returned to the original-to-the-car white utilizing modern base-coat, clear-coat materials. The fender skirts are original steel, not fiberglass repops. The wide-white wall tires are brand new Cokers and sharp eyes might notice that the hub caps are 1959 vintage. I think they look much nicer than the 1960 caps but I do have the originals should the buyer prefer. The interior has been upgraded to the Bonneville leather Tri-Color-Blue style.  The interior door and rear side panels were restored by SMS and they also supplied all of the leather, vinyl and carpet materials to original specifications. This was an original padded-dash car and that feature has been retained with covering material matching the hand fitted top boot. Another major interior attraction is the deluxe steering wheel restored by Quality Restorations, Inc., it is beautiful.  The trunk has been completely finished with materials matching/complementing the interior. This is a significant upgrade from the rather spartan red factory treatment.  The blue top material was also chosen to complement the interior upholstery, much nicer looking than white or black original options.  While this color top was not a factory option, many cars of the era were recovered in custom colors. The stock radio has been replaced with a Pontiac-labeled aftermarket AM-FM stereo unit that can accommodate auxiliary CD, IPOD, etc. MP3 inputs. The connections for such accessories are presently routed to the glove box but could be easily changed. The current speakers are very nice dual-cone (both stereo channels) units mounted in the original front and rear locations. The Jetaway/Strato-Flight 4-speed Hydromatic transmission has been completely rebuilt. The VIN matching original engine was completely rebuilt at a very reputable machine shop using more practical 9.5:1 CR pistons in place of the10.75:1 CR originals. The engine is topped off by an original 1960 Pontiac tri-power intake system meticulously restored by Pontiac Tripower (Mike Wasson) with their reliable mechanical progressive linkage replacing the troublesome original vacuum system. Nobody does it better. Additional notables include (I'm sure to forget some); Pertronix Ignitor III electronic ignition; all new dual exhaust system; brakes completely rebuilt; NOS windshield and all new side glass; rebuilt windshield wiper unit; new battery. The car attracts a lot of attention with thumbs-up, waves and compliments. As is standard for a used car it is offered for sale as-is where-is with no warranties stated or implied. By Idaho statute, vehicles over ten years old are exempt from mileage statements. The vehicle mileage is unknown and shows zero on the title as a default.

In light of all the features this car exhibits, a very modest reserve has been set which is well below the cost of undertaking a similar build. The car is for sale locally but will not be sold before the initial listing ends. If the initial listing ends without a sale, any re-listing may be ended at any time due to a local sale. Bid accordingly