There was a time when Pontiac was a serious player in the local market and for some the heyday was the early 1960s.
That period also saw Pontiacs being assembled locally. Our feature on that theme explains: “These cars would be powered by Pontiac’s trademark 389 cubic inch (6.5-litre) engine or perhaps the potent Tripower 421 with triple carburettors. They had bigger wheels and better tyres than local cars and featured electric windows, tinted glass and air-conditioning that would make them more attractive to wealthy buyers.”
This 1962 Catalina is a relatively recent import from the USA and was restored locally.
It’s running a desirable powertrain with 389ci V8 featuring a Tripower carburetor set-up, matched to a four-speed manual transmission.
Located in Melbourne, it’s on the market at $55,000.