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1961 Pontiac Catilina Safari Wagon on 2040-cars

US $15,500.00
Year:1961 Mileage:35841
Location:

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Catalina Safari Wagon 389 Automatic
 This car was sold and stayed in eastern Washington (dry climate) its whole life.
Car was sold with 389 , automatic, power steering, power brakes, EZ eye glass all the way around. Deluxe trim interior, radio and full size wheel covers.
The car was stripped to metal about 7 years and and epoxy primed and a good quality repaint. There was some bubbling in the lower parts on the doors that was repaired at that time and show no signs of returning. The bumbers are nice and no damage.  Car had been inspected on the hoist and has solid floors, storage area body mounts. There is some rust at the bottom of the spare tire well.
Much has been done to make the a great driver. I have used it as a daily driver for 2 weeks with now concerns including a few cruises with the car club. Give the tube radio 30 seconds to warm up and it puts out a smooth and nice sound. All lights, turn signal, horn heater, defroster and dome light works. The fuel gauge needs a sender, clock needs serviced or convert to quartz and the wipers a slow to start form old grease in the motor.
The miles are 35k, but are believed to be 135k due to the age. But the steering wheel; looks nice, padded dash is perfect and all the windows and in good condition. Even has the original date coded windshield. So maybe it is the lower miles? Car has good tires, shocks, tight steering and a list of recent services are:
-Battery
-Tune up & ignition wire set- compression tested 160 all cylinders
-Cleaned and serviced radiator & Hoses
-New belts
-Muffler & tail pipe
-Brakes front and Rear

The interior is amazing, not perfect but it is all original. There is a old patch in the rear headliner above cargo area, small hole in rear of drivers seat, and the lower corners of the door panels are split from the vinyl shrinking over the years. The windows all roll up and down smooth and the doors are all in align and close with ease. I would not hesitate to drive this car as is on a long journey. No water leaks even when left out in the rain.
Put a hitch on this old wagon and tow your vintage travel trailer !
 I have sold several of my collector cars and some for friends on e-bay.
Please remember although this is the nicest original wagon I have seen in years, it is 53 years old and will have some flaws.

Road tests and inspection are welcome and encouraged. - Steve Fisher 206-755-3420

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