Pontiac Catalina, 1960
Pontiac Catalina I
Pontiac Catalina I•
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Chassis No.: 160P72549
- Exterior: White
- Interior: Red
- Original 389 engine
- Tri-Power added
- Dual exhaust
- 3-speed manual transmission
- Believed to be 39,000 actual miles
- Repainted in White
- Original Red interior
- Split bench seat
- Heater and defroster
- Full size wheel covers
- Whitewall tires
Classic full-size accommodation with go-power is offered here with this wonderfully white 1960 Pontiac Catalina. Heralding the advent of the new decade, the Pontiac division had already begun to segment itself into the performance-oriented arm of General Motors, leaning toward larger standard-displacement powerplants, angular styling cues and engineering advances. Relaunched in 1959 as a specific vehicle when the popular Bonneville became its own model line, the Catalina would be the entry-level full-size car in the Pontiac lineup, and it found willing buyers who desired to step up to its long list of possible optional equipment and excitingly modern design ideas.
This included chrome surrounds on tail lights that were mounted directly into the crisp rear body lines, rearward down-swept cab framing, wide chrome bumpers, and cleanly executed horizontally ribbed grille. The car here shows 39,000 believed-actual miles on the odometer and features much of its original componentry. Under the hood is the original 389/315 HP engine with added Tri-Power setup finished in the trademark blue paint with the large twin-snorkel air cleaner over its trio of Rochesters; the noteworthy package benefits from dual exhaust as well. Behind this is a 3-speed manual transmission.
The repainted white exterior is well-contrasted with an original interior that was factory finished in red vinyl with white and brushed metal accents. A split-bench seat allows easy access to the rear passenger area, with heater/defroster, radio, rounded-bezel factory gauging, stylized steering wheel with chrome horn trim, and even the 1960 Pontiac owner’s guide. Befitting its use as a status symbol, this Catalina hosts full-size wheel covers and whitewall tires. Overall, the clean appearance of this car is attractive and engaging, with interior trim that complements the hot performance of the engine.
For the discerning buyer looking for muscle-era power in a not-often-available package, this well-appointed 1960 Catalina offers unique possibilities with its ownership. Contrary to the printed catalog description, the Tri-Power setup was added to the 389 CI engine.
