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1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 361P11998
Semon 'Bunkie' Knudsen, who was appointed Pontiac's general manager in 1956, along with engineers Pete Estes and John DeLorean, were given a clear mandate to either 'fix or kill off' the stodgy GM division. They immediately transformed Pontiac into a Paragon for America's fast-growing and speed-hungry market. Pontiac rose to third place in American sales standings by 1962, a position it would hold until 1969.

Success would follow in NASCAR and drag racing, as the AMA's self-imposed, loophole-ridden racing ban of 1957 was defiantly ignored.

The American public was treated to such legendary vehicles as the 1957 Bonneville convertible and 1959 'Wide Track' models. The 'Wide Track' models featured a perimeter frame and all-new bodywork designed by Jack Humbert. They offered class-leading handling and road manners, along with outstanding performance across four series.

The full-size Catalina Super Stock drag racing cars proved to be very competitive cars in late 1961, powered by the 368 horsepower Super Duty 389 V8 engine. While initially dealer-installed, the SD 389 and the later SD 421 became factory options for 1962 in line with new NHRA requirements, making it possible for buyers to buy a race-ready car right off the showroom floor!

The Pontiac Catalina Convertible was 100 pounds lighter than its larger Bonneville cousin. A total of 12,379 Catalina Convertibles were made. This particular example spent much of its life in Arizona. It has been given a restoration and finished in Mayan Gold exterior with Morrokide upholstery and brown Stayfast top. It is equipped with Super Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering and brakes, a Circ-L-Aire heater, and Super Deluxe radio with manual antenna and rear speaker. During restoration, the engine was upgraded to the 'Tri-Power' specification using a correct triple two-barrel carburetor installation, as was a popular dealer-installed option on the 389 in-period.

By Daniel Vaughan | Sep 2016

2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $45,000 
Sale Price :
USD $38,500

2011 Barrett-Jackson - Palm Beach, Fl

Sale Price :
USD $31,900

1961 Pontiac Catalina Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Pontiac Catalina

(Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
1961 Pontiac Catalina Sedan
Chassis#: 361p27149
Sold for USD$23,100
  2023 Mecum : Chattanooga
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Sedan
Chassis#: 361p25832
Sold for USD$9,900
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Chassis#: 361p32742
Sold for USD$77,000
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1961 PONTIAC CATALINA TRI-POWER CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 361K12357
Sold for USD$55,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$170,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Sedan
Sold for USD$16,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Bubble Top
Sold for USD$46,200
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Bubble Top
Sold for USD$77,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$33,000
  2021 Mecum : Indy 2021
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Chassis#: 361L11914
Sold for USD$45,100
  2021 Mecum : Rick Treworgys Muscle Car City 2021
 
1961 PONTIAC CATALINA WAGON
Chassis#: 361L11914
Sold for USD$20,900
  2020 Barrett-Jackson : Fall Auction
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sold for USD$23,100
  2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina
Sold for USD$12,650
  2019 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$34,100
  2019 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina
Sold for USD$6,600
  2018 Mecum : Louisville
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari
Chassis#: 361L11914
Sold for USD$24,200
  2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1961 PONTIAC CATALINA CVTBLE
Sold for USD$21,525
  2016 McCormick's - # 61
 
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Chassis#: 361P11998
Sold for USD$38,500
  2016 RM Sotheby's : Motor City
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1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$51,099
  2016 Collector Car Productions - Toronto Spring Classic Car
 
1961 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE
Sold for USD$37,000
  2015 Mecum - Dallas
 

Pontiac Catalinas That Failed To Sell At Auction

1961 Pontiac Catalina's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible361k118952023 Mecum : Dallas$150,000  
1961 Pontiac Catalina Wagon 2021 Mecum : Chicago$25,000  
1961 Pontiac Catalina Wagon 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021$30,000  
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$28,000  
1961 Pontiac Catalina Bubble Top 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis$80,000$110,000$125,000
1961 Pontiac Catalina Safari Station Wagon 2019 Mecum : Phoenix Auction$27,000  
1961 Pontiac Trophy 425A Catalina Hardtop361P107352019 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, Arizona $120,000$140,000
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg$27,000  
1961 Pontiac Catalina 2014 Mecum Kissimmee   
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible 389 CI - 4-spd361P380772014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale   
1961 Pontiac Catalina Convertible361S43892014 Russo & Steele Scottsdale   
1961 Pontiac Catalina 9 Passenger Wagon 2013 Leake Car Auctions Tulsa Ok$13,500  
1961 Pontiac Catalina 4-Door Sedan 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida$17,000  
1961 PONTIAC CATALINA361K83842007 Silver Auction Arizona in January$20,000  

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