6T-FinSeeker Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) For sale by Dealer on Ebay: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible in Clarence Center, NY - Opening bid: $10,000 - Call George: 716-912-4002 or write to Seller via Ebay to: geoclassics Link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124698023535/1959-Pontiac-Catalina-Convertible Seller's Description: 1959 Pontiac Catalina Convertible VIN: 159P64105 For Sale By: Private Seller Mileage: 67,000 Number of Cylinders: 8 Transmission: Automatic Exterior Color: Blue Interior Color: Blue Power Options: Power Windows Vehicle Title: Clean 1959 PONTIAC CATALINA CONVERTIBLE COUPE. Older restoration. First generation featuring a "split grill" which easily distinguished a Pontiac from any other car on the highway. Powered by a 389 cubic inch Tempest V8. Has Power Steering, Power Windows, and Power brakes. Automatic Transmission. Runs and drives as it should. Interior is in great condition with no rips or tears and has a newer convertible top. Body is solid and chassis as well. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to me. George: 716-912-4002. Edited July 19, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) Edited April 27, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 IMO the wide whitewalls do not add to the appearance of this car, but I do like the style of the car. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 The car seems to be kept original and the car looks great. However the black painted wheels and the wide whites don't add to the cars look. If this were a custom built car, lowered the wheels and could make for a bad ass look. It doesn't work well with this original design 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 I owned two 59 Pontiacs in my life and I'm sorry but nothing about this one works for me. There's just too much of that ugly incorrect color and those way too-wide whites gotta go. No 59 Pontiacs came with rocker mouldings and I can't help but wonder how much rust repair those "shorty" mouldings are covering. I see the car's getting some action on Ebay but I'd have to see that trunk floor with the mat pulled up before I submitted a bid. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 First time I’ve seen one , bit garish, reminds me of a cross between a caddy or Buick Electra of similar date , prefer the understated looks of a Buick myself . , but my wife likes it , wonder what its worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Might be a good candidate for a more correct do-over with the condition of the top, bumpers & trim and that low mileage, but it depends on the amount of rust (if any). I just don't care for the colors that were used. However, 1959 Bonnevilles were much more attractive than the Catalina models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Those W/W have to go. The paint job looks sloppy to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, The 55er said: Might be a good candidate for a more correct do-over with the condition of the top, bumpers & trim and that low mileage, but it depends on the amount of rust (if any). I just don't care for the colors that were used. However, 1959 Bonnevilles were much more attractive than the Catalina models. Thank you for pointing that out, 55er. Below are pictures for comparison from the web: The subject car (1959 Pontiac Catalina): 1959 Pontiac Catalina 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Edited April 28, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Absolutely, could be a beautiful car in IMO, but as 55er pointed out there could be trouble masked by those rocker moldings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/27/2021 at 11:47 PM, 6T-FinSeeker said: 1959 Pontiac Bonneville I like that tan Bonneville: Flashy styling in a seldom seen and conservative color. So many would be white or red. Was this from some stock image, or a car for sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) On 4/29/2021 at 11:28 PM, John_S_in_Penna said: I like that tan Bonneville: Flashy styling in a seldom seen and conservative color. So many would be white or red. Was this from some stock image, or a car for sale? John, this picture was from the web. A search of the image, however, shows at least 12 sources using the same image from Flickr, c2cfrabrication.com (classic 2 current fabrication), Pinterest (GM's Pontiac brand is dead at the age of 84), Mac's Motor City Garage and several others. Edited May 6, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 The Ebay auction ended on 5/6 as "SOLD!" for $22,100. There were 12 bidders for 36 bids: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124698023535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 This 1959 Pontiac Catalina convertible is still listed for sale on FB for $29,500 as of 5/11. The ad says if you see the listing then it is still available. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 5 hours ago, The 55er said: This 1959 Pontiac Catalina convertible is still listed for sale on FB for $29,500 as of 5/11. The ad says if you see the listing then it is still available. Good find, 55er! Here is a link to the ad for posterity: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730503470979782/1959-Pontiac-Catalina-Convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter S Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) they don't always find favor with the commentators here (it's a tough room!} but this guy in Clarence Center comes up with some unique cars! Edited May 11, 2021 by Peter S horrible spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 (edited) On 5/11/2021 at 4:36 PM, Peter S said: they don't always find favor with the commentators here (it's a tough room!} but this guy in Clarence Center comes up with some unique cars! Like this red beauty? https://www.ebay.com/itm/124734233716/1960-Ford-Galaxie-Sunliner-Convertible I had never noticed this Ebay Seller before, but after your comment, I started to watch for his listings. Thanks for the recommendation, Peter S! Pictures for posterity! Edited May 25, 2021 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 On 6/17, Seller reduced price from $29,500 to $27,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/730503470979782/1959-Pontiac-Catalina-Convertible Also on 6/17, Seller relisted an auction on Ebay with an opening bid of $10,000 https://www.ebay.com/itm/124776180051/1959-Pontiac-Catalina-Convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted June 27, 2021 Author Share Posted June 27, 2021 Ebay auction ended 6/27 as "Reserve-not-met" at $20,488. There were 12 bidders for 18 bids. https://www.ebay.com/itm/124776180051/1959-Pontiac-Catalina-Convertible-No-Sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 This car needs a lot of work. It is not a factory color, and who knows what lurks under the chrome rocker panels? And the owner wants $27,000.00? 1959 Pontiac Catalina convertibles are not that common, but I don't know about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 7/18, Seller marked the Facebook ad "SOLD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 This 59 Pontiac convertible is still listed for sale on FB as of 8/14/21 for $27,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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