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67drake 08-04-2024 01:27 PM

49-52 or early to mid 60’s Catalina
 
The car I was supposed to go look at next weekend sold today. The search is back on.
I really like the 49-52 body style, if it has an updated drivetrain.
Also love the Catalina’s from the late 50’s to mid 60’s.
Non A/C cars are actually a bonus, but functioning A/C would be considered. That crap is always in the way and I never use it!
Prefer an automatic transmission
No rust buckets or projects. A solid car with patina is OK, frame and panel rot, nope!
Midwest location. If I can make a day trip out of it, cool.
No 6 cylinder cars.
Have something that doesn’t fit the description, but’s cool? It doesn’t hurt to ask!
PM me or post
Some edits. This car is going to be driven! Rock chips , dings scratches not a big deal. Need wipers, lights, and functioning fan to keep windows clear.
I’ll consider a roller if price is appropriate .

Beers 08-04-2024 01:47 PM

A guy posted this ‘65 Catalina for sale on the GTO forum a couple days ago. Don’t know if it’s legit, he’s not a member (so buyer beware), but he did leave his contact info.

https://www.gtoforum.com/threads/196...2#post-1018672

I had a ‘64 Catalina years ago, I used it as a daily driver. Bought it from the original owner. Probably smoothest vehicle and engine I’ve ever had, really like the lines on those.

67drake 08-04-2024 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Beers (Post 6518681)
A guy posted this ‘65 Catalina for sale on the GTO forum a couple days ago. Don’t know if it’s legit, he’s not a member (so buyer beware), but he did leave his contact info.

https://www.gtoforum.com/threads/196...2#post-1018672

I had a ‘64 Catalina years ago, I used it as a daily driver. Bought it from the original owner. Probably smoothest vehicle and engine I’ve ever had, really like the lines on those.

Thanks!
Not too far. I just called and spoke to the owners dad. It’s a non running 4 door. He’s supposed to get pics to me in a day or two.
A 4 door brings it way down on my list, but he didn’t mention that in his ad over on the GTO site.

I can’t edit my first post now, so just winging it I guess. No 4 doors unless it’s an exceptionally clean car. :)

b-man 08-04-2024 04:28 PM

Non-running 4-door?

Parts car at best honestly and he should be practically giving it away unless it’s pretty cherry and has been kept indoors.

The TH400 was introduced in 1965, the earlier cars had lousy automatic transmissions so unless you’re into not all that that straght-forward swapping for a better one stick to 1965.

67drake 08-04-2024 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by b-man (Post 6518709)
Non-running 4-door?

Parts car at best honestly and he should be practically giving it away unless it’s pretty cherry and has been kept indoors.

The TH400 was introduced in 1965, the earlier cars had lousy automatic transmissions so unless you’re into not all that that straght-forward swapping for a better one stick to 1965.

Yeah, and the “one that got away “ already had a 455 and TH400.

67drake 08-19-2024 08:10 PM

Still looking. 65-68 Catalina’s considered too!

67drake 08-28-2024 08:52 PM

Man, I can find plenty in Florida and California.
Still looking.

62posbonny 10-29-2024 03:39 PM

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xHtXgeneZFUo7rak/

You might have to join pontiac pickers classifieds on FB to view, but nice 389 tri power 62 grand prix for 22,500. White with light blue interior, really clean looking. In Waterford, WI.

67drake 10-29-2024 05:21 PM

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https://www.facebook.com/share/p/xHtXgeneZFUo7rak/

You might have to join pontiac pickers classifieds on FB to view, but nice 389 tri power 62 grand prix for 22,500. White with light blue interior, really clean looking. In Waterford, WI.

Thanks, but I THOUGHT I updated this thread.
I picked up a ‘55 Catalina a while back.


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