Original Owner 1973 Pontiac Catalina 9 Passenger Safari Wagon Mostly Original on 2040-cars
United States
Body Type:Wagon
Engine:400 c.i.
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Interior Color: Beige Naugahyde
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Catalina
Trim: 9 passenger wagon
Drive Type: Turbo Hydromatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 115,238
Sub Model: Safari 9 passenger wagon
Exterior Color: Burma Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1973 Pontiac Catalina Safari 3-Seat, Nine Passenger Wagon Original Owner and Original except repaint in Original Color View video for additional
photos Click on arrow to go to full screen. 1973
Pontiac Catalina Safari 3-Seat/9-Passenger Wagon Here at MissChiTown we are very proud to be the
marketing arm of so many car collectors that want to advertise on eBay.
As car collectors ourselves very often we really get into the cars that we are
marketing in terms of excitement and passion. It doesnt happen often but
sometimes some cars just check off all the boxes on the want list.
Some of those boxes can be important to collectors
who are looking to purchase a car, such as:
Getting the car from the original owner
Large, original, 1973 V8 motor to propel the car
into fast acceleration capable of cruising at 85-95 mph all day long (even
though it is not legal)
Matching Numbers
Original car with one re-paint to original color.
Original window sticker, original order form and a
lot more documentation that the original owner has kept all of these years.
Having a car that it is not only collectible but
very practical to drive on todays roads, a car that can accommodate a large
family (we know some collectors who get limousines for that purpose but they
can feel a little silly driving a limousine).
This is a big one point, getting a car from the 70s
that has FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING
Having the original miles documented by original
owner
Unusual accessories like the special wheel option.
Factory tinted glass
Rear window defroster from the factory
Posi-Traction equivalent
Factory AM/FM Radio
Ability to carry a family of nine in luxury.
Factory luggage carrier on the roof for luggage.
Deluxe gauges from that time period
The car is still in the factory color Burba Brown
with only one re-paint.
We mention all of the above because any car that
would have half of these positive items would make the car extra hot in the
collector market. We have to say that at MissChiTown that only a very few
times in our history of marketing collector cars have we had any one car that
could check off all the boxes. Yes this car features many of the
important features that collectors desire. If that does not make it one of
the hottest collector station wagons around we dont know what does. This
car in our opinion has multiple opportunities it can be displayed at a museum
with all its virtues listed on a big signboard or the virtues can be made use
of by a collector who wants to use the car as a collector tour car with his
family. We have yet to see a station wagon any time so well equipped with
an original owner, original order sheet, original window sticker and all of the
other items above. The following is a more inclusive description that
also includes the owners description. This very clean and original except
for one repaint in original Burma Brown is being offered by the original owner
is not something you will find often. This car has the third row seating
and cool disappearing power tailgate. When not hauling people around the
2 rear seats can be folded down giving a ton of storage space. You will love the power of the
400 cubic inch V8 with four barrel carburetor in the engine! Backing the
motor is a 400 Turbo Hydramatic transmission with no issues. The car was
fitted with Air Conditioning from the factory as well as power steering and
power brakes. The fit and finish is in beautiful
condition making it a contender at any car show you want to take it to.
The body is in beautiful condition and is very striking in the Burma Brown
paint complimented by the original Beige Naugahyde interior. Look closely
at the chrome and stainless we think you will appreciate how it shines.
The soft ray tinted glass windows are all in good condition. The factory
luggage rack is still mounted in place on the roof. The factory Rally II
wheels really are quite striking and give this car an edgy look. This car may have started out as a
family vehicle but now collectors look upon these cars as great collectibles
just for the Cool Factor. FROM THE BILL OF SALE for this 1973 Ponitac Safari
Wagon. Window sticker says the base price was $4,558.40
and the accessories were $1,171.00 for a total price of $5,729.40. Accessories Installed on this Vehicle by
Manufacturer
Soft Ray Glass All Windows
Roof Drip Moldings
Side Window Reveal Moldings
Electronic Rear Window Defroster
Custom Air Conditioning
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp
Body Colored LH Remote RH Manual Mirror
Safe-T-Track Rear Axle
Custom Cushion Steering Wheel
Rally II Wheels
L78X15 WW Fiberglass Tires
Heavy Duty Battery
AM + FM Radio
Rear Seat Speaker
Protective Rubber Bumper Strips
Heavy Duty Radiator
Luggage Carrier
Custom Gauge Cluster
Firm Ride Pkg Springs + Shocks
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Turbohyd Trans
Power Steering
Pwr Disc Brakes
All Morrokide Interior Trim
Custom Carpets
Power Tailgate Window
Glove Box Lamp
Ashtray Lamp
High-Low Level Body Vents
Vertical Rub Strips on Tailgate
Rear Bumper Grds
Energy Absorbing Bumper System
Outside Rear View Mirrors
Locking Steering Column
Energy Absorbing Steering Column
Recessed Dual Speed Wipers with Washers
The car also had a full undercoat.
The collector who is selling this car
is planning on taking additional photos of the underside so kindly give us a
call 847-774-4857 and we will forward additional photos of
the underside.
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