1963 Pontiac Catalina convertible factory 389 tri-power with 8 lug wheels

Price: US $15,750.00 Item location: Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Description:

1963 Pontiac Catalina

Offered for sale is a two owner 1963 Pontiac Catalina convertible with 73,000 original miles from Pontiac's hey day of factory sponsored racing. The car was ordered with performance in mind. It has it's original 389 Tri-Power motor, automatic transmission, Safe-T-Track rear end (limited slip), dual exhausts and 8 lug aluminum wheels. This car has a solid body with original sheet metal and one quality re spray in pearl white (originally a Grenadier red, code V car) and retains its original ivory (code 1) fabric top. The original exterior chrome / stainless steel trim and weather-stripping is in very good shape. Complementing the exterior is the original fawn vinyl bench seat interior. The interior is in very good condition (no dash cracks, seat rips, etc.) or odors.
FACTORY OPTIONS;389 Tri-Power, Safe-T-Track, Aluminum wheels, Option group 61 (Radio, pushbutton & Manual Ant, Custom foam cushion front seat, Windshield Washer and Two Speed Wipers, Heavy Duty Air Cleaner (standard with tri-power), Inside Non-Glare Tilt Mirror, Back up lamps) and Seat belts, front pair. Included with the car is excellent providence including Pontiac Historical Services (PHS) documentation along with original owner's manual, Owner Protection Plan booklet, Convertible top booklet, warranty, card, sales brochure, body tag and original title.
NOTE Car does not have power steering or power brakes (factory options which could be retrofitted by the new owner if desired). Known issues with the car;
  • Rear window (original) has yellowed over time. A new reproduction window will be included with the sale of the car.
  • Horn is not functioning.
  • Rear brake linings will need to be replaced, one of them has a cracked lining with a piece missing.
  • Original power top switch has been replaced with a toggle switch (kept original switch).
  • Power top was slow going up / down. Now it wont' go down. In the past, tapping the pump motor corrected this.
  • Top of trunk pan above the frame body mounts is rusted (supports themselves are solid). Approximately 2" circle rust hole.
  • Original radio replaced (dash has not been cut-up and original radio comes with the car.
While the car is in very good condition it is a 50+ year old car and should not be expected to perform as a new car. I've done my best to accurately capture the condition of the car. It is being sold as is with no warranty. Interested buyers are welcome to inspect the car in person.
Thank you for looking and good luck bidding.