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1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 159T11623
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Pontiac built 14,515 examples of the Catalina Convertible in 1959. This particular triple-black example is powered by the correct Tri-Power 389-cubic-inch V-8 mated to a four-speed Hydramatic automatic transmission. It has power brakes, power windows, power seats, power steering, bucket seats, factory air conditioning, and the super deluxe AM radio with a power antenna.

This Pontiac has been given a recent rotisserie restoration, the motor and transmission were rebuilt and the radio was made fully operational in May 2022. A new interior and convertible top have been installed.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2022

2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $40,000-USD $50,000 
Sale Price :
USD $58,300

2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona

Sale Price :
USD $110,000

1959 Pontiac Catalina Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Pontiac Catalina

(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Chassis#: 159p89989
Sold for USD$38,500
  2025 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA
Chassis#: 159K19931
Sold for USD$27,500
  2025 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Chassis#: 159p89989
Sold for USD$36,850
  2024 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 159W20051
Sold for USD$41,800
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Chassis#: 159T11623
Sold for USD$58,300
  2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction
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1959 Pontiac Catalina
Sold for USD$25,300
  2022 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina
Sold for USD$30,800
  2022 Mecum : Houston
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE
Chassis#: 159T11623
Sold for USD$110,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
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1959 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon
Sold for USD$50,600
  2021 Mecum : Tulsa
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA
Chassis#: 159K17547
Sold for USD$18,700
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA
Sold for USD$17,500
  2017 Leake - Tulsa
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina
Sold for USD$13,500
  2017 Mecum : Houston
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$25,000
  2017 Mecum : Houston
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$67,000
  2017 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
Sold for USD$41,000
  2016 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA
Chassis#: 159K15610
Sold for USD$31,350
  2015 Barrett-Jackson : Reno Tahoe
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina 'Tri-Power' Convertible
Chassis#: 159P20416
Sold for USD$77,000
  2015 WorldWide Auctions - Houston Classic Auction
 
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA 2 DR T-TOP
Sold for USD$17,850
  2015 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 58
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop 389 CI, 3-Speed
Sold for USD$18,500
  2013 Mecum Auction - Chicago
 
1959 Pontiac Catalina Hardtop
Sold for USD$18,500
  2013 Mecum : Schaumburg
 

Pontiac Catalinas That Failed To Sell At Auction

1959 Pontiac Catalina's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1959 Pontiac Catalina Sedan159p564162024 Mecum : Harrisburg$15,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina 2022 Fall Carlisle Auction   
1959 Pontiac Catalina Custom 2022 Mecum : Dallas$45,000  
1959 Pontiac Safari Wagon 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee$24,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible159C37362016 Mecum : Anaheim$20,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible159C37362016 Mecum : Monterey$42,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible 2016 Mecum Portland$65,000  
1959 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE 2014 Mecum Dallas$70,000  
1959 Pontiac 2-Door Hardtop 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction$20,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina Tri-Power V8 with Factory 4 Speed 2011 Branson Collector Car Auction$24,000  
1959 Pontiac Catalina 2-Door 2011 Mecum Auctions Kansas City, MO Spring Auction   
1959 Pontiac Catalina Coupe 2010 Mecum Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction$22,000  

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