35K Miles: 1975 Pontiac Catalina
With just 2 prior owners and 35,772 miles on the odometer, this is what most people would consider a cream puff survivor! This 1975 Pontiac Catalina 2 door is located in New Baltimore, Michigan and is being sold by the same seller as the 1975 Pontiac Trans Am that we just covered. The car is listed for auction here on eBay with 3 days remaining. The car is currently bid to $11,100 after 75 bids. The car is said to start and run well.
The engine compartment is super clean and as you would expect for a low mile mid 1970’s cruiser. The Pontiac Catalina was a full–size car that was powerful, stylish, and comfortable. The standard engine was a 170 horsepower 400 cubic inch V8 with two–barrel carburetor, which offered plenty of power for the average driver. However, for those who wanted a bit more, there were two additional engine options. The first engine option on the list was a 185 horsepower 400 cubic inch four–barrel V8 and the other was a 200 horsepower 455 cubic inch four–barrel V8. Both of these engines were also offered in the Pontiac Trans Am and Formula of that year.
The interior is a sea of green! The exterior is painted Lakemist Green and the interior is just a shade different. Who remembers folding the large bench seat forward to pile in the back? This example is really good shape with only some minor splitting at the seams on the front seat. Inside, the headliner and door panels are in great condition and the carpet is protected by its original Pontiac rubber floor mats. The trunk is a time capsule of originality, with the trunk mat, spare tire, and jack all intact.
The Pontiac Catalina was truly a car that had something for everyone. It had the power and performance that drivers wanted, while also offering comfort and style. This car represents the fourth generation of the Catalina which was produced from 1959 to 1981. Total production for the Catalina in 1975 was 90,011 units.
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Comments
Is the front end slightly discolored? And I wouldn’t buy anything 1975. It was the first year for mandatory unleaded fuel only and catalytic converters. Existing engines were recalibrated accordingly. Hence a huge reduction in power. The auto industry was in full malaise and it would take years for new engines to be designed properly for then current environmental regulations. I doubt this car, nice as it is, with all its size and weight and an engine originally designed without pollution controls, could do much more than get out of its own way.
That’s should have a good block like the GTO & Trans Am had , I agree needs different, heads, intake, camshaft, carburetor but after that & headers you would be rocking a sled that burns rubber with ease! But I would be after a cheaper starting point if that was my intention but bought cheaper why not? Who enjoys slow?
Going slow doesn’t bother me. I don’t have to do a power slide every time I go to the store.
Seller has 3 Ponchos in today’s Barn Finds…
And I like each one.
In the ‘quickly skipped over’ blemishes in the video, take note of the vinyl wrinkling all along the bottom of the back window, the touch-up paint in the center back edge of the trunk lid, and finally, when the seller starts the engine and shows video of the interior dash & gauges, where is fuel gauge needle? I know many of GM’s fuel gauges are known to read both high & low, but where is it? Start looking at the 1:55 time for the needle, there is none.
This 1 must have the paper work for the mileage claims.
Spotted that missing fuel gauge needle right away. Either it’s beyond FULL or PAST EMPTY !!!! I would not have posted this without that being mentioned, or repaired..
My ‘73 topped out at 132 mph, mom’s ‘76 topped out at 136. I miss the ‘70’s.😉
Low mileage old cars can be a challenge at first. The brass float has likely sank, and other small annoyances will pick at you but hey it will look sweet next your aunt’s avocado fridge you have in the garage.
These were also Colonnade cars. I really like the preservation of the hardtop coupe with rear quarter glass that actually rolled down. Great period color of which GM had many that year. It’s all just right.