1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista Hardtop 4-Door 19.5K ORIGINAL MILES

1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista Hardtop 4-Door

1962 Pontiac Catalina Vista 4-DoorHardtop

19,500 original miles

• 389cc 6.4L V-8 gasoline
• Rochester 2bbl carburetor (7020073, B K1 24)
• Automatic transmission (P62-30659)
• Rear wheel drive
• Body style BW577
• VIN 362W3780
• Clean title

Pontiac offered a variety of engine options for the 1962 Catalina Vista Hardtop. Specific horsepower for the 6.4L 389cc / Rochester 2-barrel carburetor configuration under this hood is most likely 267HP V-8 Hydra-Matic.

https://www.conceptcarz.com/s11969/pontiac-catalina.aspx

Features

• Virtually everything is original
• Original Paint: Silverleaf Green / Cameo Ivory
• Original Trim: 228 Green
• Original Air conditioning
• Original Speed alert / Warning device for speedometer
• Original U.S. Royal Safety 800 spare tire, jack, and lug wrench
• Original P225/78-l4back two tires on the vehicle (front two are newer)
• Original P225/78-l4extra tire is in the trunk (in addition to the spare)

Exterior dimensions

• Length: 212.3 in (5392 mm)
• Width: 79.6 in (2022 mm)
• Height: 55.0 in (1397 mm)
• Wheelbase: 120.0 in (3048 mm)
• Front Track: 62.5 in (1588 mm)
• Rear Track: 62.5 in (1588 mm)
• Weight: 3,826 lbs (1735.44 kg)

Vehicle history

Assembled in Wilmington, Delaware the 2nd week of November, 1962. Designed to seat 6. Our family is the second owner, purchased from the first owner in MD at 15,000 miles.Original bill of sale from the dealership (Fenner Pontiac, Bethesda, MD) is included.The vehicle is now located in TN with approximately 19,500 original miles. It is currently driven minimally but regularly for maintenance purposes. It has always been garaged. No mechanical or cosmetic alterationshave been made to this vehicle besides maintenance. Those details are noted below.

Recent mechanical history

• Replaced belts - 2/1982
• Replaced muffler - 4/2000
• Replaced master cylinder - 1/2013 (at 18000 miles)
• Replaced fuel pump - 4/2014 (at 18700 miles)
• Replaced sending unit - 4/2014
• Replaced upper and lowerradiator hoses - 4/2014
• Replaced pinion seal - 4/2014
• Repaired/rebuilt original transmission - 4/2014 (Zionville Transmission Service, NC)
• Replaced spark plugs - 4/2014
• Repaired front and rear wheel cylinders - 4/2014
• Replaced brake hoses and brake fluid - 4/2014
• Replaced battery - 8/2016
• Replaced stripped left rear bolts - 2/2017 (at 19200 miles)
• Replaced 2 front tires and all tires balanced - 2/2017
• All brake shoes checked and adjusted - 10/2019 (at 19400 miles)
• Replaced low beam on passenger side - 10/2019
• Checked for possible carburetor leak (undetermined) - 10/2019

Disclosures

• Very slight dent in left rear bottom side panel
• Minor scratches on hood and rear below trunk area
• Minor paint chips/rust spots have been touched up on side doors
• Left front tire has reverse third lug nuts; turn clockwise to loosen; the rest are typical
• Window washer unit sprayer container has a small crack
• Slight front oil seal leak
• Carburetor may need future attention (the vehicle is getting lower gas mileage than expected)

Historical context

"The 1962 Pontiacs received a heavy facelift from the 1961 design with more rounded body contours and new rooflines on two-door hardtops featuring convertible-like bows. Catalina sedans and coupes got a 1-inch (25 mm) wheelbase increase to 120", after spending 1961 on a 119-inch (3,000 mm) length shared with full-sized Chevys (Safari wagons retained the 119-inch (3,000 mm) wheelbase through 1964). Most regular engine and transmission offerings were carried over from 1961 with the 389 cu in (6.4 L) Trophy V8, ranging in power ratings from 215 hp (160 kW) to 348 hp (260 kW). A small number of 1962 Catalinas and other Pontiacs were built with a "non-streetable" 421 cu in (6.9 L) Super Duty V8 with two four-barrel carburetors and 405 hp (302 kW), as a US$2,250 option (when the base Catalina listed at US$2,725),[9] along with various "over the counter" performance options offered by Pontiac including aluminum bumpers and even lighter frames with drilled holes (which were dubbed the "Swiss cheese" frames)." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Catalina

29,251 Vista Hardtops were made in 1962.https://www.conceptcarz.com/s11969/pontiac-catalina.aspx

Sale and shipping details

Buyer's winning bid for this listing will require payment via in-person cash or the Escrow.com (recommended) option provided by eBay within 7 days of the close of auction. Seller will pay the Escrow.com fees, but the buyer is responsible for their bank's wire transfer fee (typically under $40) todeposit the funds to Escrow.com.If you choose to pay via the Escrow.com option, you will need to setup an account on their site when you wire the payment to the escrow account.If full payment is not provided within 7 days, the vehicle will be re-listed and the transaction will be considered void. Buyer is responsible for the cost and logistics of in-person pickup (temporary tags,proof of insurance, etc.) or shipping arrangements (like the Uship option provided by eBay).Title and receipt will be provided by Seller upon purchase. Seller is not responsible for any damages incurred after the sale when the vehicle is in Buyer or Shipper custody.

Terms and conditions

The final sale price does not include any title, license, registration, etc. fees or state and local taxes you may be responsible for as the buyer. Buyer accepts the vehicle as-is without any expectation of repair, warranty, or modification after the sale. Please satisfy all your questions and concerns before purchase. I have presented the information in this listing accurately and reliably to the best of my knowledge and research. An independent review of this information and/or the vehicle itself is your opportunity to verify any details before purchase.

More photos available upon request. Please contact me with any questions, and thank you for your bid!

• Condition: Used
• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Catalina
• SubModel: Vista Hardtop 4-Door
• Type: Sedan
• Trim: Vista Hardtop 4-Door
• Year: 1962
• Mileage: 19500
• VIN: 362W3780
• Color: Green
• Engine size: V-8 389cc 2bbl
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Green
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Safety options: Speed Alert device
• Options: Leather Seats
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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