67 Catalina on 2040-cars
|
Up for bid is a 1967 Pontiac Catalina, 2-dr sedan with the rare center post. Only 5633 of this style were produced with the lowest production model of all the full size vehicles for that year. This car started life out originally as a 400 2V carb, 290HP, code YC with single exhaust. The same matching #'s motor was upgraded with an Edelbrock 625 CFM carb but still using a factory 400 4V cast iron manifold. Other upgrades include dual-exhaust, 3.23 limited slip rear-end, Turbo 400 trans, original type A/C unit which blows very cold, a complete gauge package dash out of a 67 Ventura 2+2. NOTE: The temp gauge does not work, but an after market type was installed along with a small tac. Front disc brakes were added as was a power antenna and lowering springs. Vehicle also has a drivers side remote mirror.
Tires are 215/60/R15 and about 2 years old with less than 500 miles, along with the Chevy type rally wheels and center caps. Car was recently painted the original color of Montreaux Blue with 2-stage base coat, clear coat and buffed out. A new reproduction rear package tray was also installed, along with new NOS headlight bezels. Other mechanical upgrades include a new 3-core aluminum radiator, front rotors turned with new pads, new fuel sending unit and factory type mufflers with turn-downs. The original glass is in nice shape with no cracks or chips, original interior of headliner, sunvisors, door panels are still in decent shape after 46+ years. The seats and original carpeting are beginning to show their age, but not bad for everyday use, or occasional cruises. Drivers side windlace is also beginning to show its age. Passenger side is fine. The original steering wheel will need a full re-cast. I have a brand new in the box steering wheel cover, the lace type from way back. Body wise, there are still some small dings here and there, but overall the body is in good solid shape with very little surface rust and no rot. Solid floors, frame and trunk with little pitting. There is a small oil leak coming from either the front of the oil pan or the timing chain cover. No leaks or unusual sounds from the trans or rear-end. Rear bumper could use a re-chrome and still has some shine. Front bumper shows well but is starting to show signs of peeling. The stainless steel trim is in nice shape with small dings here and there. The car runs excellent, stops well and shifts fine. Motor was recently steam-cleaned and detailed as you can see. Previous owner said the car has about 100-105K but cannot really be confirmed. There are numerous notes of what type of maintenance or repairs were made to the car over the years. The car is a pleasure to drive and very comfortable. Vehicle has a clear title in my name with current registration and no back fees. The following are the original parts that came with the car. Original instrument panel with dash pad, valve covers, radiator (still worked well when upgraded to 3-core), 2V manifold, Rochester carb and air-cleaner. Original 14" steel wheels with dog-dish caps, fender skirts in very nice shape and original owners manual. These are extra parts the previous owner acquired over the years. Radiator support shield, bell housing cover, new power brake booster, (4) stainless steel trim rings, set of M/T valve covers, (1) rear bumper with excellent chrome with some dents, a complete stainless steel center post window trim (very hard to find), a brand new engine gasket kit, (4) extra headlight bezels, door weather stripping, glove-box insert, (2) new tailight lenses, (1) tailight housing, (2) complete tailight housing units with lenses, some new front-end parts, drive-shaft and a new set of outside door handles. I have placed a reasonable reserve on the car, based on overall condition and rarity. if you have any questions, please send an e-mail, or call me direct at (408) 448-1717. I accept PayPal for a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 and must be received within 24-hrs at the close of auction. Balance can be made with cash in person, a cashier's check and/or money order. Winning bidder is responsible for their own shipping of vehicle. |
Pontiac Catalina for Sale
1971 pontiac catalina base convertible 2-door 5.7l
1967 pontiac catalina coupe - one owner(US $11,500.00)
1964 pontiac catalina convertible! rare & restored! v8 powered! must see
1973 pontiac catalina stageway airporter limo(US $7,500.00)
Correct cc cameo ivory, upgraded trim, 389 ci, build sheet, ps, pb, owners manua(US $15,995.00)
1963 pontiac catalina 2 door hardtop
Auto blog
Watch this garbage truck consume a Pontiac Grand Am
Wed, 15 May 2013When an old car or truck offers its dying breath in your driveway and you just don't have the financial or mechanical wherewithal to resuscitate it yet again, you traditionally have to go to the trouble of calling a flatbed or a tow truck to come haul it away. That usually helps to put a few bucks in your wallet and helps recycle some of the vehicle's parts, but the transaction doesn't seem as final or perversely satisfying as the dispatch service that this New Way Cobra Magnum garbage truck offers.
Okay, okay, so this refuse hauler isn't actually designed for this sort of thing, but it's oddly comforting to know that a sanitation truck can compact a hapless Pontiac Grand Am into oblivion. Next time, we won't feel so guilty about slipping that rusty charcoal grille onto the curb next to the cans on garbage day. Watch the carnage by scrolling below.
STUDY: Ford owns brand loyalty in 2009; Scorned Saturn, Pontiac buyers will look outside of GM
Fri, 16 Oct 2009Ford buyers appear to love their cars more than customers of any other automotive brand, returning back to the American automaker when it comes time to purchase their next vehicle. According to a study by Experian Automotive, six of the top 10 vehicles for customer brand loyalty wear badges from the Blue Oval. That includes the Ford Fusion (62.4 percent), Ford Edge (57.9 percent), Ford Five Hundred/Taurus (56 percent), Ford Freestyle (51.9 percent), Ford Escape (49.4 percent) and the Ford Focus (47.57 percent).
Other vehicles making up the top 10 include the Toyota Prius (52 percent), Chevy Impala (51.7 percent), Toyota Camry (47.8 percent) and Toyota Corolla (47.56 percent). This brings up an interesting question: With the closing of automotive brands like Saturn and Pontiac, where are those buyers to turn for their next automotive purchase?
Apparently, not back to General Motors. According to Experian, Pontiac owners are most likely to look to the Ford lineup for their next car or truck and Saturn shoppers will switch to Toyota or Honda - not particularly surprising given that Saturn was meant to compete with import brands. Experian predicts that GM's overall market share will fall from 20 percent to about 17.5 percent, with most of the slack being picked up by Ford, Honda and Toyota.
GM recalling another 1.3-million cars over power steering woes
Mon, 31 Mar 2014When it rains, it pours. General Motors has announced yet another major recall, covering 1.3 million units in the American market over concerns that the power steering could suddenly fail. As reported by The Detroit News' David Shepardson, GM has now recalled nearly ten times as many cars as it did all of last year.
It's important to note that should this problem arise in these cars, the steering won't fail completely, however, power steering could suddenly stop functioning. Manual steering would still be possible, but as GM says, there's an increased risk of accidents, particularly at lower speeds.
Like the ignition switch recall, this latest problem covers a wide range of vehicles from Chevrolet, Saturn and Pontiac. Normally, we'd give you the full rundown in paragraph form, but the variety of models and model years means a list is just easier. So, have a look, directly from GM's press release: