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1969 Pontiac Catalina 2dr Sport Coupe Original Survivor 74k Miles Gto Hauler on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:74000
Location:

Gloversville, New York, United States

Gloversville, New York, United States
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Up for sale is a really amazing ORIGINAL UNRESTORED "SURVIVOR" CAR!  This is a 1969 Pontiac Catalina 2dr hardtop sport coupe!  It was one owner until I purchased it.  Actually, even though I have had it in my collection, I still have the original owner title, along with the notary forms that allow me to transfer the car from me to you.  So actually, whoever ends up buying this beauty and registering it will technically be the second owner of this Catalina!  How often does that happen on a 45 year old car?  Car has always been garaged, and is in amazing unrestored original condition!  It has 85% of its original light green paint that still holds a great shine!  The original chrome and bright work are still excellent!  Engine compartment is all original, as is interior.  Trunk is also original unrestored, except that there is a reproduction trunk mat.  Original mat is still there, and intact, but is a bit worn, so they put the repro on top of it for show purposes.

The original owners purchased this car to tow their camper trailer and boat trailer.  Catalina is equipped as follows:

1.  400 Cubic Inch Pontiac V8, 2bbl, runs well on today's fuels, but still has gobs of power and torque!

2.  Turbo 400 Automatic Transmission  (smooth and bullet-proof if you know these units)

3.  Power Steering & Power Brakes

4.  Cordova Vinyl Top

5.  AM Radio

6.  Deluxe Interior with Comfort Weave cloth seat inserts

7.  Optional factory Fender Skirts (NOT repros, but have been with car since new).  I like the non-skirt look, but they are included for those who like them.  They fit great!

8.  Heavy Duty Cooling and Heavy Duty Tow Package.  The tow package was installed when the car was new at the dealership.  It features transmission cooler, trailer brakes, air shocks, and HD tow hitch.  I have all the original factory and dealership brochures and receipts for this.

9.;  Original green "arrowhead" Pontiac accessory floor mats still in nice shape.  These alone are worth a small fortune to a GTO or Firebird guy as they are not reproduced in green!

This Wide Track also has a couple very neat nostalgic Period Correct add on aftermarket accessories:  An FM Converter and 8 Track Stereo Unit as well as a vintage CB Radio.  These were installed shortly after the car was new!  Best of all, to my knowledge everything still works!  The stereo definitely does.  I turned on the CB and got some noise and chatter out of it.  Have not been ablke to try the trailer brakes, but everything seems to be there and in good order. 

In addition to the aforementioned original owner title for the car, I also have a thick file folder with every repair receipt and service record for the car since new in 1969!  These document original ownership and odometer mileage.  Also have all factory books, Protecto Plate, and brochures etc.  This is truly one of the most original and documented cars I have seen in a long time!  The body is super straight, original, and rust free!  I have not found any rot or Bondo.  All original body panels, floor pan, trunk pan etc.  Undercarriage is also nice and original, not flaky or scaly like many you see.  Like any used car, there are some small nicks and dings from people opening doors up over the years, etc., but in my opinion, this Catalina looks better at 45 years old than many 5 year old cars I have seen.  Interior is super nice, not faded.  Dash, door panels, headliner are all super nice, not cracked, faded, or torn.  Original carpets look great.  Seats are very nice and comfortable. Instrument panel also looks spectacular!

Last week I drove this car on a 150 mile trip, 55 to 70 MPH interstate driving.  It is smooth, sure footed and powerful, just like you would expect one of these vintage Pontiacs to be!  No issues that I could see.  It was like sitting in your living room!  Has 74,000 original miles, but could pass for half of that!  For a full sized car, it handles remarkably well, without a lot of roll or body lean.  Very smooth, even at 70 MPH!  I would not be afraid to drive this car anywhere!

These original "Survivor" cars are really the hot thing in the collector car hobby.  Anyone can write checks and over-restore a derelict, but they are only original once!  This car has many possibilities for enjoyment in the collector car hobby:

1.  Use it as the ultimate hauler to tow your GTO or Firebird "trailer queen" to car shows!

2.  Use it as the ultimate and unique low priced tow vehicle to tow virtually anything smaller than the Queen Mary or the Empire State Building!  LOL!

3.  It would be a great car for vintage collector car tours

4.  Use it to compete in the HPOF (AACA Historic Preservation of Original Features) or "Survivor" class at antique car shows

5.  Use it for all of the above!

Don't miss this opportunity to buy an honest to goodness original, 1 owner unrestored vintage Pontiac with all documentation at a price that won't break the bank!  This is a true NO RESERVE AUCTION!

If you have any questions, please message me or call me at the following numbers:

Cell:  704-661-1326

Alternate Number:  518-604-4050

Cell service can be spotty, so leave me a message if not in, or send me a message through Ebay messaging with your phone number.  IMPORTANT:  PHONE CALLS ONLY, NO TEXTS.  I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEXT, AND DON'T PLAN ON LEARNING!.


Now for the rules:  IMPORTANT:  Please read and understand these rules BEFORE bidding.  They are part  of the listing terms and contract you are agreeing to when you bid.  Please DO NOT bid, then try to change them later.  That's not how it works.  If you have questions, please ask and get answers BEFORE you bid.  If you don't intend to abide by the rules, please look elsewhere.


1. Your bid is a contract! If you are the successful bidder, you are expected to pay! Please have all contingencies handled and your money in place BEFORE you bid! No retractions will be allowed, so be sure BEFORE you bid!


2. A NON-REFUNDABLE $1000 partial payment is due within 48 hours of auction's conclusion. This can be by bank wire transfer or cashiers check. Pay Pal is NOT acceptable for this.


3. Balance is due within 7 days of auction's close. This can be by bank wire transfer, cashiers check or cash in person. If you are paying balance upon pickup of car, it must be cash in person.


4. Car and title will not leave here until paid in full with cleared funds. If you are paying with ANY kind of check, it must clear MY bank before car or title will be released. No exceptions!


5. Car is sold strictly as-is at my premises with no guarantee or warranty of any kind.


6. Transportation is the buyer's responsibility. I will try to reasonably help and accommodate you any way I can, but it is still YOUR responsibility.


7. If you cannot pick up car immediately, that is fine, it can be left here for a reasonable period. However, it still must be paid for within the 7 days, and you should secure insurance as I cannot be responsible for loss or damage due to circumstances beyond my control or act of God.


9. Car is advertised locally for sale. If I find a buyer through that venue, I reserve the right to end auction early. Please call me at 704-661-1326 Cell with any further questions about this.  Leave message if not in.  IMPORTANT:  PHONE CALLS ONLY.  I DON'T KNOW HOW TO TEXT.

I am sorry for all the rules, but it seems that 5% of difficult people spoil it for the 95% who are good. Thanks very much for l



NO RESERVE! NO RESERVE! NO RESERVE!


ABOUT ME:  I have been a collector and enthusiast of Postwar American cars for nearly 40 years!  I maintain a "rotating collection" of 6 to 10 such vehicles.  Sometimes I sell one out of the collection to make way for a new arrival.  I favor un-restored original "Survivor" cars from the late 1950s to mid 1970s. 


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