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With Tri-Power and 4 Speed Transmission This 3 Owner 1961 Pontiac Catalina Bubble-top Coupe Originating out of Chicago in the late 80s, Having resided in TN since 1992. Vehicle was Painted 2 Stage Base/Clear Sometime in the Early 80s and Has Withstood the test of time in a Climate Controlled Garage. STANDARD OPTIONS: Tinted Windshield Cloth Seats Manual Windows AM Radio No AC Upgrade: 8-Lug Wheels EXTERIOR: Vehicle is the Coveted Bubble-top 2 DR that is straight, Exhibiting only Mild Surface Rust to underside surfaces. Underside is Cleanand Dry as Expected for a Well Cared for Car Historically. Vehicle was Painted 2-stage base/clear Blue Sometime in the early 80s and Has withstood the test of time in a Climate-controlled garage, Save for 2 Small Blemishes: 1: Small Bubbling Near the Right Tail Lamp Bezel that is Virtually Unnoticeable and an Easy Repair if Desired. 2: Right Fender Blemish Where the Fender Came Into Contact With a Plastic Power Washer in the Garage. Body panel Alignment is Good Exhibiting No Crash History. Exterior Chrome is Bright Showing No Damage or Rust. Stainless Trim is Intact, Undamaged. Tinted Windshield is Free of Chips and Gouges Etc. and cleans Up Like New. Plastic Tail Lamp Lenses are Crack-free and All Lights Illuminate Properly. INTERIOR: The Interior is All Original Except for the New Factory Correct Seat Covers Replaced By the Prior Owner Sometime in the Early 80s. A Tiny Section of the Original Interior Was Specifically Saved on a Corner of the Rear Seat to Confirm Original Quality. Front Seat Has a Minor Stain that Should Steam-clean Out Seamlessly. This might be detailed before being sold. Dash Pad is Undamaged and Crack Free Showing Only a Very Slight Lift Area Just Ahead of the Steering Wheel on Windshield Side at Edge. Headliner is Original and Undamaged. All Catalinas Came From Factory With No Carpet This One Has the Correct Original Pontiac Rubber Mat Flooring With carpet On the Transmission Hump. Rare Factory Correct Floor Mats Included. MECHANICAL: The Original Numbers Matching, Low Mileage, Engine Runs and Sounds as it Should and Feels Right. Previous Owner Installed 068 Mild Cam (425A) and Resealed the Engine. Vehicle Was Driven Mostly To Car Shows and Has a Clean Engine Bay Overall With No Obvious Leaks or Fluid Loss Needing Attention Etc. Transmission is a Close Ration 4 Speed Manual Transmission The Transmission Linkage Seems to Hang Up When in Reverse, But Is Quickly Remedied By Depressing Clutch and Shifting Back Into a Forward Gear. This is Believed To Only Need Adjusting Which Elderly Owner Has Not Yet Had Done. Otherwise The Transmission Shifts As Expected. New Front Brakes and Wheel Cylinders. 8-lug Wheels Were Restored and Relined by Ron Panzer is 2007. The Speedometer is Acting Up Recently and Works Sometimes Not Sure What the Issue Is and the Elderly Owner Has Not Seen Fit to Address This. Odometer Mileage is Correct. Everything Else Works Mechanically As It Should. 3 Deuce Carburator Setup Is Intact. The Owner Noticed What he Suspected Might Be a Slight Fuel Leak At One carburator Base and Disconnected the Feed Line To the Other 2 Carburators To Deter Fire Hazard. This is Believed To Be an Easy Fix. TEST DRIVE: Car feels Right. Feels Tight. No Unusual Odors or Sounds Evident and Has a True Survivor Quality Feel and Smell To It. OTHER INFORMATION: At some point Hemmings Motors did a co-op Scale Model of THIS Specific Car that is Still Available for Purchase. Car Was a Feature Car on the Cover of Smoke Signals Magazine in 2010. It Was also Featured on the Hemmings Motor News 2011 Calendar "Cars of the 60s". As One of the More Desirable Pontiacs Still on the Road Today. This Car Has a Great Appearance and Is Very Attractive to Crowds With a Huge Following. Considered One of the First Factory Muscle Cars. Car is sold as-is/where-is. All known details provided by owner have been listed. Car is for sale elsewhere and could be sold at any time. Elderly owner will require a standard signed Buyer's Agreement Etc. All Paperwork Etc. and Any Extra Parts Go With the Car. Location: Tennessee, USA Please Direct your Calls to: CA Woodside At 615-979-3058 Before 10pm CST. I DO NOT NEED ANY HELP SELLING THIS CAR THIS MEANS YOU Click Here for a detailed Inspection Report on this vehicle |
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