1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista Hardtop 4-Door 19.5K ORIGINAL MILES Classic Antique
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Catalina |
SubModel: | Vista Hardtop 4-Door |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Vista Hardtop 4-Door |
Year: | 1962 |
Mileage: | 19500 |
VIN: | 362W3780 |
Color: | Green |
Engine: | V-8 389cc 2bbl |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Green |
Drive side: | Left-hand drive |
Safety: | Speed Alert device |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Mountain City, Tennessee, United States |
Extras |
Air Conditioning Leather Seats |
Listed by |
Private seller |
Description of 1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista Hardtop 4-Door |
1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista 4-DoorHardtop Only 19,500 original miles
Pontiac offered a variety of engine options for the 1962 Catalina Vista Hardtop. Specific horsepower for the 6.4L 389cc / Rochester 2-barrel carburetor configuration under this hood is 267HP V-8 Hydra-Matic. https://www.conceptcarz.com/s11969/pontiac-catalina.aspx Features
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Vehicle history Assembled in Wilmington, Delaware the 2nd week of November, 1962. Designed to seat 6. Our family is the second owner, purchased from the first owner in MD at 15,000 miles.Original bill of sale from the dealership (Fenner Pontiac, Bethesda, MD) is included.The vehicle is now located in TN with approximately 19,500 original miles. It is currently driven minimally but regularly for maintenance purposes. It has always been garaged. No mechanical or cosmetic alterationshave been made to this vehicle besides maintenance. Those details are noted below.
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Historical context "The 1962 Pontiacs received a heavy facelift from the 1961 design with more rounded body contours and new rooflines on two-door hardtops featuring convertible-like bows. Catalina sedans and coupes got a 1-inch (25 mm) wheelbase increase to 120", after spending 1961 on a 119-inch (3,000 mm) length shared with full-sized Chevys (Safari wagons retained the 119-inch (3,000 mm) wheelbase through 1964). Most regular engine and transmission offerings were carried over from 1961 with the 389 cu in (6.4 L) Trophy V8, ranging in power ratings from 215 hp (160 kW) to 348 hp (260 kW). A small number of 1962 Catalinas and other Pontiacs were built with a "non-streetable" 421 cu in (6.9 L) Super Duty V8 with two four-barrel carburetors and 405 hp (302 kW), as a US$2,250 option (when the base Catalina listed at US$2,725),[9] along with various "over the counter" performance options offered by Pontiac including aluminum bumpers and even lighter frames with drilled holes (which were dubbed the "Swiss cheese" frames)." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Catalina "By 1961, the excesses of the late 1950s were mostly gone and U.S. car manufacturers were trimming fins and acres of chrome. Pontiac was five years into Bunkie Knudsen’s reign, and John DeLorean was making his presence felt as the horsepower wars heated up in earnest. Drivers like Fireball Roberts, Junior Johnson and David Pearson won 21 of 52 NASCAR races and the Super Duty 421-cid V-8s were the engines to beat.Pontiac had success in the sales race, too, making its way to third place in 1961. The division had a dizzying lineup of 15 standard models, plus the new Tempest compact. Top seller for Pontiac in 1961 was the Catalina.Like all big cars, the Catalina was downsized for 1961, and its base engine was the 215-hp, 389-cid V-8, but options ranged all the way to the 405-hp Super Duty 421-cid V-8. The top-selling body style was the $2,700 four-door sedan, though a variety of two-doors, station wagons, and convertibles were available.Pontiac tidied up its styling for 1962, with a V-shaped twin grill, full length side-trim, and a multi-plane, convertible-look roof on hardtops. Catalina sales almost doubled to more than 200,000, and while 68,000 were four-door sedans, a surprising 46,000 two-door hardtops were sold.Catalina sales stayed strong in 1963. The bodies were redesigned with clean square shapes and vertically stacked headlights. Engines ranged from 389-cid to 421-cid V-8s, but now there were five horsepower levels of the big 421. Pontiac remained in the third spot for U.S. sales.For 1964 the full-size Pontiac design was squared up further still, and a 2+2 style package was offered on the Catalina. Sales rose again to nearly 260,000, with virtually all of those being equipped with a Hydra-matic automatic transmissions, making 4-speeds a very desirable option today.For modern day enthusiasts, the 1961 to 1964 Pontiac Catalina is an excellent choice for a starter collectible. Their large production numbers mean parts are easily available, and plenty are available in a variety of conditions. Catalinas are sturdy, and their styling has worn well. High horsepower options are potent street machines and carry a price premium, but are worth seeking out. For these states of tune in particular, make sure documentation supports the car’s currently equipped engine."https://www.hagerty.com/ Sale and shipping details Buyer's winning bid for this listing will require payment via in-person cash or the Escrow.com (recommended) option provided by eBay within 7 days of the close of auction. Seller will pay the Escrow.com fees, but the buyer is responsible for their bank's wire transfer fee (typically under $40) todeposit the funds to Escrow.com.If you choose to pay via the Escrow.com option, you will need to setup an account on their site when you wire the payment to the escrow account.If full payment is not provided within 7 days, the vehicle will be re-listed and the transaction will be considered void. Buyer is responsible for the cost and logistics of in-person pickup (temporary tags,proof of insurance, etc.) or shipping arrangements (like the Uship option provided by eBay).Title and receipt will be provided by Seller upon purchase. Seller is not responsible for any damages incurred after the sale when the vehicle is in Buyer or Shipper custody.
The final sale price does not include any title, license, registration, etc. fees or state and local taxes you may be responsible for as the buyer. Buyer accepts the vehicle as-is without any expectation of repair, warranty, or modification after the sale. Please satisfy all your questions and concerns before purchase. I have presented the information in this listing accurately and reliably to the best of my knowledge and research. An independent review of this information and/or the vehicle itself is your opportunity to verify any details before purchase. More photos available upon request. Please contact me with any questions, and thank you for your bid! |