1973 Pontiac Catalina Base Hardtop 2-door 6.6l 400/400th, Working Ac. New Paint on 2040-cars
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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This is a quality driver that just downright drives good.
Drives and stops straight. Engine and transmission (400-2/TH400) are solid with smooth operation (as of this date, no leaks/smoke/drips). A pleasant cruiser. Air conditioning is factory R12 and functions properly. Can use a charge but still blows intermittently cold/cool. (R134A retrofit is an option if you have no access to R12/Freeze12). New expensive paint (receipt and documentation provided). If you are scratching your head wondering what is different about this 73, I had both bumpers moved inward, eliminating the awkward inserts. Looks more muscle now. Recent HD coil and HD gas shocks. Handles good. Ride is pliant. Original interior has held up good but is now finally exhibiting some center cracks in the upper middle section of the dash. Please look at the interior pics to see the true condition of this solid interior. This has always been a garaged car by the previous owners (all the same family) and me. The above mentioned dash wear didn't surface until sat outside for 14 days by the paint shop, awaiting the paint to cure, before wet sanding prior to the clear coat. Even the dash fade didn't happen till then. (see pics). Will say the paint shop was amazed by the condition of the body. Straight and no rust. New windshield was installed during the paint process also. The rear window was also removed for paint detail. The paint is excellent but the window chrome did not go back on as flush as factory. (Never does). Driver appearance but not show. Also a result of the windshield replacement was that the antenna is not hooked back up. (window antenna). I know, I know, - but I am just too old to find the connectors. The ODO is showing 58k but is undocumented. When the original owner passed, the family was not able to determine the actual mileage. The original owner was a miticulous care taker. When something needed addressed, it was repaired/replaced with the heaviest duty components available. Hence the above mentioned suspension upgrades. Also attributed to the original owner - Was getting an occasional dimmed oil light at idle, so the oil pump was replaced with a high output, HD version. (runs 50-75 psi now). Used only the finest synthetic oil as it became available. And used only Amoco Premium fuel. I currently run non-ethanol 89 now with good success. And I continue to use full synthetic, classic Amsoil designed to operate with the older flat tappet engines (more zinc/phos). New tires with raised white lettered side turned inwards. Original full hubcaps go with car. Now have Pontiac poverty hubs with rings on car. You decide. It is my honest opinion that you can drive this car across the nation with unexpected problems. But of course, no warranty is expressed nor implied. And the descriptive condition of this car is also my honest opinion. Someone else's may be different. So as a general rule, base your potential bid on this being 1976, and this being a 3 year old vehicle- for condition purposes. With the "Classic" appreciable value being the whipped cream on top. Properly maintained, this car will appreciate much faster than your savings account. Right now this car, at my conservative pricing, may be one of the best classic values you can find. Buyer is fully responsible for pick up and shipping. The Pontiac is listed locally so I reserve the right to end this auction early. $250 deposit due within 48 hours. The remainder with 7 days after the auction ends. Thanks! |
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