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What years did Pontiac make the Catalina?

What years did Pontiac make the Catalina?

As a trim level (1950–1958) With the exception of the 1958 Bonneville, all Pontiac hardtops are designated “Catalinas” from 1950 to 1958. Powered by a flathead straight-eight engine at the time of its debut, it would receive Pontiac’s new 287 CID OHV V8 four years later. A one-piece windshield was new for 1954.

What kind of car was the Pontiac Catalina?

As the entry-level Pontiac, the Catalina was the leanest of the lineup, with fewer features and options to weigh down the car. It got the nod as the Super Duty production base vehicle. Of the 178 known ’62 Super Duty cars built, 162 were Catalinas and the other 16 were Grand Prixs.

What kind of parts do I need for a 1959 Catalina?

Original Parts Group offers thousands of 1959-76 Catalina parts and accessories, with new parts added daily. Our extensive catalog offers nearly everything from sheet metal, chrome and upholstery to engine parts and the hard-to-find details to finish a restoration with show-winning attention to detail.

When did the split grille start on the Pontiac Catalina?

The 1961 full-sized Pontiacs were completely restyled with more squared-off bodylines, the reintroduction of the split grille first seen in 1959 and dropped for 1960 and an all-new Torque-Box perimeter frame with side rails replacing the “X” frame chassis used since 1958.

When did the Pontiac Catalina get twin tailfins?

Twin tailfins, two on each side, were new and only in 1959. Styling highlights include thin-pillar rooflines and greater use of glass for increased visibility.

When did the Pontiac Catalina first come out?

The Pontiac Catalina is an automobile which was part of Pontiac ‘s full-sized line from 1950 to 1981. Initially, the name was used strictly to denote hardtop body styles, first appearing in the 1950 Chieftain Eight and DeLuxe Eight lines.

What kind of Fender did a 1972 Catalina have?

1971-72 Catalina RH Fender sold. Great condition with no rust or filler. One minor dent. Removed from a 1972 Catalina. Will not fit Bonneville or GV. Surface rust on lower edges has been blasted and sealed. Email for images. 1972 Grand Ville RH Fender sold.

What was the size of a 1971 Pontiac?

1973 Grand Ville Convertible Trunk Lid sold. Great condition, no rust or filler. Should be the same for Catalina & Bonneville. 1973 Catalina Trunk Lid $225. Excellent condition, no rust, dents or filler. Fits Grand Ville & Bonneville also. 1971-75 Pontiac Full Size Car 4dr Ht LF Door $225. Great condition. Complete minus the PW regulator.

What kind of styling does a Pontiac Catalina have?

Pillared four-door sedans feature six-window styling, while two-door hardtops were dubbed “bubbletops” due to the large wraparound bubble windshield and thin c-pillar and large rear window; four-door hardtops featured flat-blade rooflines with an overhang past the rear window.

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