1965 Pontiac Catalina 2-Door Hardtop

This Pontiac Catalina came from the factory equipped with the 2+2 package that included the bigger displacement 421 motor, stiffer suspension, and unique trims. The package included a four-barrel intake, though some cars were later upgraded to the tri-power three two-barrel package for even more performance.

When the car left the factory, it was painted in Cameo Ivory. It is currently painted in Blue Charcoal and is one of only 6,205 2+2 Catalinas that were given the Hydramatic transmission. (There were 11,521 Catalinas fitted with the 2+2 package).

The original owner of this vehicle purchased it at Flowers Pontiac-Cadillac in Galveston, Texas. It remained with that owner until 2006. It has been given a restoration. It is fitted with air conditioning, eight lug wheels, red line tires, bucket seats, console, wood-grain steering wheel, power steering, power brakes, and power antenna.

In 2009, this Catalina 2+2 Hardtop was offered for sale at the Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas presented by Worldwide Auctioneers. The lot was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000. It failed to sell after achieving a high bid of $23,000.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2009