6T-FinSeeker Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) For sale on Facebook: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2-door Sport Coupe in Lansdale, PA - $12,900 - Must be a member of Facebook to access Seller's contact information. Link: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/194648533082483/-1964-Pontiac-Catalina-Sport-Coupe Seller's Description: 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2-door Sport Coupe Driven 107,500 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Turquoise · Interior color: Turquoise Two-door 1964 Pontiac Catalina: Almost all original, Antique Automotive Club of America Certificates 2018, 2019, 2020. Interior is awesome. Original title and registration, build sheet, advertisement books. Power steering. One owner for approximately 50 years. [hidden information] Edited September 24, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker update status (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) Edited September 14, 2023 by 6T-FinSeeker (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Try finding a '64 Chevy hard top or even a nice sedan for that kind of money. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Nice looking Catalina. No frills, but looks to be in beautiful condition. Someone will likely score a bargain on this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Right. Correct priced, not some $25,000 with periodic reductions. Just $13,000. Lose the goofy exhaust tips. Just drive and maintain a time capsule and sell it in 10 years for $11,000 or so. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Looks very nice indeed. The price IMO is very fair, in fact a flipper could get it turn around and price it at 19 grand. Jake is right those exhaust are pretty goofy and I will add to his description; pretty goofy, dumb looking and do not belong on a car that is as original as this one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Not crazy about the exhaust, but from my point of view while driving this car, it wouldn't bother me one bit. I would be too busy admiring the beautiful interior and grinning while driving down the road in a car that I only paid 12K for. Beautiful car for sure. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 much better than the '64 Starfire convertible and Jetstar 1 ads 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 3 hours ago, Jim Skelly said: much better than the '64 Starfire convertible and Jetstar 1 ads Agreed. I am a big GM fan from 1961 to 1966, but more so 1964. I owned and daily drove a 63 Pontiac Grand Prix. Not a fan of the Slim Jim but other than that I liked it. I used to purchase Collectible Automobile years ago and about every 2 years they would cover a GM make from 1961 to 1964. I bought every one. I decided if I was going to get an Oldsmobile, a 1964 Jetstar 1 was my choice. I believe, if memory serves me, they shared the concave rear window of the GP, the Starfire. Not the faux convertible stamp top of the Bel Air, Impala, even Buick or Catalina. With the Jetstar 1, correct me if am wrong Glenn and others, you got the bucket seat console interior, the Starfire motor but no stainless or chrome Starfire gee gaws added on. Sorry to sway from the Pontiac purpose of this thread - to bring it back, give me a 64 Pontiac with those slightly recessed front headlights and taillamps in a 2+2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingrudy Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, Jim Skelly said: much better than the '64 Starfire convertible and Jetstar 1 ads Isn't that the truth? Driving down the road with an extra 15K in your pocket because you passed on the scruffy Starfire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 That was the idea behind Jetstar I. A slightly cleaner styled car with Starfire interior styling and drivetrain. Yes, Oldsmobile was watching what was going on across the way at Pontiac with the GP. Trouble was the J-I cut into Starfire sales more than it did GP. I'd go for this Cat, but I would be in trouble if it were a 2d sedan with bright window frame mouldings. I could easily do something stupid over one of those in this condition. I'd find myself with a nice new toy with nowhere suitable for it to live. And the ball rolls faster downhill... Those big chrome tips do look goofy, but they have probably protected the rear bumper from exhaust fume damage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: I believe, if memory serves me, they shared the concave rear window of the GP, the Starfire. Correct - those two had exclusive use of that concave rear glass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 and the Jetstar 1 had a vinyl interior while the Starfire had a leather interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 J-I was considered a subseries of the Dynamic 88 (not Jetstar 88) and except for the buckets/console shared the D88 interior trim and materials and underpinnings. Starfire was its own exclusive series. Don't get me wrong. I love my Starfires and have always had one around since I was 16. But a J-I is also a nice car to have once you understand what it actually is. Most Olds buyers didn't, but the ones who did knew they had the hottest car Oldsmobile made at the time. Then the Toronado came along and blew the Starfire and J-I both out of the water. The Delta Custom appeared in 1967 as a thinly disguised Starfire (many even had the Starfire engine) but the J-I was a casualty of Oldsmobile's own marketing. There wasn't room for two full-size Olds performance cars, and certainly not for three of them. Back to the Cat, I think anyone could enjoy owning this car. I might dress it up a bit with Pontiac's gorgeous 1964 spinner full wheelcovers, but this car sits nicely as it is. Is sexy, no? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 8 hours ago, rocketraider said: Is sexy, no? Absolutely! As on my '64 GP... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6T-FinSeeker Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 On 9/23, Seller marked the Facebood ad "SOLD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Lord I hope the Cat found a good and PROPER home, with someone who appreciates it and understands the significance of HPOF. I sure would hate to see it flipped or worse yet consigned to the next big auction. The trouble with nice, fairly priced cars like this is they attract opportunists who see things only in terms of money, and who could not care less about the intrinsic and historic value. HPOF is only a marketing term to such people. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 How does one go about getting a car classified HPOF ? I have a 53 Plymouth sedan that is original right down to generator, floor mats, coil, and carb. Literally a little old lady only drove it to church on Sundays and bingo on fridays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) This car was not going to be for sale too long at that price so I am not surprised at the relatively quick sale. Edited October 1, 2023 by deac (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 15 hours ago, Brooklyn Beer said: How does one go about getting a car classified HPOF ? I have a 53 Plymouth sedan that is original right down to generator, floor mats, coil, and carb. Literally a little old lady only drove it to church on Sundays and bingo on fridays I'm embarrassed to say I can't answer your question as I've never had a car that qualified ☺️, but sounds like your Mayflower does. This thread in the Judging Forum may help. I think you can find the HPOF judging form on the AACA website homepage under "Publications", but I can't get the homepage to load and work this morning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 8:57 PM, Brooklyn Beer said: How does one go about getting a car classified HPOF? It has to be evaluated at an AACA national meet. You register your car in the HPOF class (Historic Preservation of Original Features), and it will then be evaluated according to the criteria that Rocketraider showed above. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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