1965 PONTIAC CATALINA 2+2, THE FAST " TIGER "

FOR AN EXTRA $418 YOU COULD GET THE TWO PLUS TWO OPTION AND TURN STANDARD PONTIAC CATALINA COUPE OR CONVERTIBLE INTO A FAST TIGER. THIS INCLUDED HEAVY-DUTY SUSPENSION, BUCKET SEATS, 4 BARREL CARB, 3-SPD GEARBOX, FLOOR MOUNTED HURST SHIFTER, DUAL EXHAUST, CUSTOM PINSTRIPING AND A V-8 421 CID WITH 338 BHP. ( THE OWNER INSTALLED A 455 CID ENGINE ALONG WITH ALUMINUM INTAKE MANIFOLDS AND VALVE COVERS ). THE ALL SYNCRO MUNCIE 4-SPEED OR A NEW 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC WERE THE TRANNY OPTIONS. THE WHEELBASE OF THESE PONTIACS ARE 121 INCHES WITH OVERALL LENGTH OF 214 1/2 INCHES. ADVERTISING PROMOTIONS OF PONTIAC IN THE DAY STATED THAT PONTIAC WAS A WILD TIGER AND IT'S FAMOUS WIDE-TRACK STANCE WAS PART OF THAT IMAGE. THE 2+2 COULD DO THE QUARTER MILE IN 15 SECONDS. 11,521 2+2'S WERE SOLD MAKING THIS EXAMPLE A SELDOM SEEN PONTIAC. THE OWNER STATES THAT HE KNOWS OF ONLY 20 OR SO STILL IN EXISTENCE. THE SPLIT GRILLE WITH A "BEAK" SEPERATION IS A PONTIAC STYLING CUE OF THE SIXTIES AS WELL AS THE HUGE OBLONG TAILIGHTS. CHECK OUT THE EXPANSE OF SHEET METAL PAST THE DOOR THAT TRAILS TO THE BACK BUT REACHES UP INTO THE ROOFLINE. ALSO NOTE THE FLAIRED TRIM ALONG THE BOTTOM. THE PAINT JOB OF THE FACTORY MONTERO RED IS SPECTACULAR AND IS OFFSET BY THE WHITE PINSTRIPING. THANKS VERY MUCH FOR VIEWING THIS VERY RARE 2+2. And by the way, Pontiac died October 31st after 84 years.

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[MrCagekicker]

i have one for sale 2 grand

[55lincoln]

@MrCagekicker Tell viewers more about your 2+2 instead of just the asking price. Maybe someone will be interested if you give a description.

[mullinstimothy54]

I bought a car like this one from a friend when I was in high school about 1970 . I drove a school bus and saved up my money several months and paid $1000.00 for it. My friend took the money and bought a 1969 GTO. About a month later he wanted the 2+2 back. I said no cause I really loved this car. This was before they put seat belts in cars..

[55lincoln]

@mullinstimothy54 You have quite a Pontiac product there. This is the only one I've ever seen so I think you are one lucky person to own one and for a payment of a thousand bucks! Thanks so much for your memory and viewing this two plus two.

[Tchobil]

A dreaming Pontiac...Congratulations !

[55lincoln]

@Tchobil Thanks very much for viewing! This isn't mine though. I videotape cars and trucks and download on YouTube. But this is a very special Pontiac.

[MrCagekicker]

@55lincoln if someone was looking for this particular car they will approach me with questions and they will be answered on the basis that the person is a real buyer and it is feasible for them. its probably going tomorrow anyway. i have three buyers coming to inspect the cat and they will like what they see. im letting it go for a steal.

[55lincoln]

@redneckgirl15majors Your Dad is not only a special Pontiac man, he is a very generous Pontiac man. For you and your sister to get classy Pontiacs as a gift from your Dad is just amazing! You two are very fortunate to not only have these great Pontiac products but very fortunate to have such a wonderful Dad. Father's Day is coming up in June, what could you possibly give him? He is so special. Thanks for enjoying this 2+2 and sharing your good fortune.

[redneckgirl15majors]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, thanks for sharing. I have one of these, 65 blue, my daddy bought it brand new when I was 2. sold it later to a man in Tampa who wrecked it. Daddy found him again later and bought it back. He got replacement parts and parked it in his garage and left it. He gave it to me in 2003. He gave my sister his 67 grand prix convertible. Thanks again for sharing, it gives me incentive.

[55lincoln]

@vpervitorre It's a spectacular restoration. thanks for viewing and enjoying.