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In 1926, Pontiac debuted as a companion marque to Oakland. Its heritage dates to the 1899 founding of the Pontiac Spring and Wagon Works, a maker of fine carriages. It merged with Oakland and was then absorbed by General Motors. It was a survivor through the Great Depression, and by the 1950's enjoyed a reputation for durable but bland vehicles. Sales faltered mid-decade and Semon 'Bunkie' Knudsen arrived to breathe life into the flagging brand. He eliminated the venerable Silver Streak chrome strips ('suspenders' in his lexicon) and aggressively supported motorsports in an effort to overhaul Pontiac's image. This performance emphasis endured for many years.
Knudsen's efforts were then followed by Pete Estes and John DeLorean who were busy transforming Pontiac from a sluggish brand into a performance-oriented, 'Wide Tracking' powerhouse. The dated 'Silver Streak' stripes and Indian Chief logo gave way to a stylish split grille, bestowing the marque with a bit of much-needed styling panache.
Meanwhile the Catalina name first appeared in 1950 to denote any hardtop body style but eventually became a separate model - the Division's entry level full size offering powered by a variety of 389 cubic-inch engines ranging from pokey to thundering. Catalina and Pontiac's burgeoning performance devotion coalesced with the 421 Super Duty. The engine was first offered in 1961 for drag racers but NHRA rule changes required production engines in stock classes. So, General Motors added it to the factory option sheet for 1962, though fewer than 180 of the pricey $2,250 options were built.
It was officially rated at 405 horsepower, but real output was likely much higher. These were truly race engines complete with four-bolt mains, forged rods and crank, solid lifters, NASCAR heads and twin four-barrels. Cast-iron headers were fitted with removable exhaust dumps. Only manual transmissions were offered as no GM automatic could handle the 421.
For 1963 it received a facelift with cleaner, squared-off bodylines and elegant vertical headlights. Creature comforts included a tilt steering wheel, AM/FM radio and cruise control. The factory 421 cubic-inch engine was once again offered - with 405 understated horsepower.
This Catalina Sport Coupe comes with dual four barrels, 4-speed, a 3.64 axle, and the original 421 engine. The current owner of this car spotted this Sport Coupe at the 2007 Woodward Dream Cruise sporting a For Sale sign. Given the stop and start nature of the cruise, he and a friend gave chase but he was hobbled by a recent knee surgery. However several blocks later his friend caught it and retrieved a phone number. A deal was struck and the new owner drove it straight to his shop to being a thorough restoration.
Knudsen's efforts were then followed by Pete Estes and John DeLorean who were busy transforming Pontiac from a sluggish brand into a performance-oriented, 'Wide Tracking' powerhouse. The dated 'Silver Streak' stripes and Indian Chief logo gave way to a stylish split grille, bestowing the marque with a bit of much-needed styling panache.
Meanwhile the Catalina name first appeared in 1950 to denote any hardtop body style but eventually became a separate model - the Division's entry level full size offering powered by a variety of 389 cubic-inch engines ranging from pokey to thundering. Catalina and Pontiac's burgeoning performance devotion coalesced with the 421 Super Duty. The engine was first offered in 1961 for drag racers but NHRA rule changes required production engines in stock classes. So, General Motors added it to the factory option sheet for 1962, though fewer than 180 of the pricey $2,250 options were built.
It was officially rated at 405 horsepower, but real output was likely much higher. These were truly race engines complete with four-bolt mains, forged rods and crank, solid lifters, NASCAR heads and twin four-barrels. Cast-iron headers were fitted with removable exhaust dumps. Only manual transmissions were offered as no GM automatic could handle the 421.
For 1963 it received a facelift with cleaner, squared-off bodylines and elegant vertical headlights. Creature comforts included a tilt steering wheel, AM/FM radio and cruise control. The factory 421 cubic-inch engine was once again offered - with 405 understated horsepower.
This Catalina Sport Coupe comes with dual four barrels, 4-speed, a 3.64 axle, and the original 421 engine. The current owner of this car spotted this Sport Coupe at the 2007 Woodward Dream Cruise sporting a For Sale sign. Given the stop and start nature of the cruise, he and a friend gave chase but he was hobbled by a recent knee surgery. However several blocks later his friend caught it and retrieved a phone number. A deal was struck and the new owner drove it straight to his shop to being a thorough restoration.
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1963 Pontiac Catalina Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Pontiac Catalina
(Data based on Model Year 1963 sales)
1963 Pontiac Catalina Ventura HO Chassis#: 363d14706 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$49,500 2022 Mecum Indy | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Station Wagon Sold for USD$15,400 2020 Mecum : Indy | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$20,000 2020 GAA : February 2020 | |
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 363P43406 Sold for USD$38,500 2020 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, AZ | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$18,000 2019 GAA : November 2019 | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$45,100 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible Sold for USD$46,200 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$21,500 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible Sold for USD$60,500 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$20,350 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$12,650 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$12,650 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA 2 DOOR Chassis#: 363K24718 Sold for USD$19,800 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$101,200 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$17,600 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sold for USD$15,400 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA HARDTOP Chassis#: 363P73956 Sold for USD$30,000 2017 Premier Auction Group | |
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA Chassis#: 363K24718 Sold for USD$28,050 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina 389 Convertible Sold for USD$22,071 2017 Collector Car - Toronto Fall Classic |
Pontiac Catalinas That Failed To Sell At Auction
1963 Pontiac Catalina's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1963 Pontiac Catalina | 363p175642 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $47,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 |
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 363d8091 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $42,000 | ||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 363k44323 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $25,000 | ||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Ventura | 363d14706 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $80,000 | ||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2022 Mecum : Orlando | $60,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2019 GAA : July 2019 | $16,500 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina 389 Convertible | 363D47300 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $20,000 | $30,000 | |
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kansas City | $40,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina 389 Convertible | 363D47300 | 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $40,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Convertible | 3663D28683 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $35,000 | ||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty Replica | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kansas City MO | $18,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Swiss Cheese The Most Famous of Only 14 Cars Ever Built | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $570,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2011 Mecum Auctions Des Moines, IA Auction | $7,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina | 2011 Mecum Auctions St Paul Auction | $9,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina 2-Door | 2011 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction 24th Year | $27,500 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina 2-door | 2010 Mecum Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $31,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Swiss Cheese | 2010 Mecum Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $475,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty | 2010 Mecum Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $140,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Racer | 2009 Mecum Original Spring Classic Auction 22nd Year | $31,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina Sedan | 2008 Mecum St. Charles, IL Auction | $60,000 | |||
1963 Pontiac Catalina 2-Door Hardtop | 2008 Mecum High Performance Auction at Kissimmee, FL | ||||
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA | 363K28861 | 2006 Silver Auction Spokane | $9,500 | ||
1963 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE | 2002 Kruse Auction Sunrise, FL (Mills Mall) | $8,300 |
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