1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible
VIN: 834P284396
Check out this beautiful, Multiple National Award Winning, 1964 Pontiac Catalina Convertible! We aquired this Pontiac from the original owner. He factory ordered it on June 6, 1964. It was built on July 14, 1964 and delivered to him on July 21, 1964. We have all of the original documents, including the "Guardian Maintenance" Booklet with the "Protect-O-Plate", the original Build Sheet, original Owners Manual, original Top Manual, etc.
In 1985, the car was stripped to bare metal and refinished in its original factory color (code "P" - Aquamarine). The vehicle is still mostly original. Besides the paint, the only things that were replaced are the white convertible top, the carpet and the weatherstripping.
The interior, including the padded dash, instruments, Lucite steering wheel and all of the upholstery (seats, doors, interior 1/4 panels, kick panels, sun visors) along with all of the hardware is still original and in show condition. During the convertible top replacement, the interior top liner was carefully removed (Standard on the Catalina. A woven, dark grayish material no longer produced or available - then or now), dry cleaned, and sewn onto the new top. The top well is the same material and was given the same restoration treatment.
Mechanically, except for normal wear parts, again, all original. The cylinder heads have never been off the 389 cubic inch, 267 h.p. engine and the 'Slim Jim" Hydramatic transmission is smooth as silk. The H.D. Handling Package that was ordered on the car ($2.65 extra!) is still there - no leaks in any of the original spiral Delco shocks and a sucking sound can still be heard when pushing down on the car. There is absolutely no sagging of the H.D. springs. All original pieces, where necessary, have been totally restored to absolute mint concourse level, and in all respects, the car is "as new". The vehicle only has 38,010 miles. These are the actual miles from day one.
SHOW HISTORY
Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA)
National 1st Place Junior Award - Amherst, NY - June 1998
National Senior Award - Whittington, IL - September 1998
Grand National 1st Place Award - Moline, IL - August 2001
1st Preservation Award - Moline, IL - August 2001
Grand National Senior Award - Cedar Rapids, IA - August 2003
2nd Preservation Award - Cedar Rapids, IA - August 2003
Veteran Motor Car Club of America (VMCCA)
Hale Farm National Show - Bath, OH - Aug. 1987
1st Place - Post-War Vintage (First time shown after restoration.)
Hale Farm National Show - Bath, OH - Aug. 1989
1st Place - Class 22
The Jim Spencer Memorial Trophy 2013
Awarded annually for the best antique car - 1960 though 25 years old.
Pontiac - Oakland Club International (POCI)
1999 POCI National Convention/Show - Buffalo, NY - July 1999
- Junior Gold Award
- Car was Judged at 396 Points, on a possible 400 basis. 3rd Highest Point Total in The National Show
2000 POCI National Convention/Show - Grand Rapids, MI - July 2000
- Senior Gold Award
- Car was Judged at 399 Points, on a possible 400 basis. Highest Point Total in The National Show
2002 POCI National Convention/Show - Charleston, WV - July 2002
- Championship Award (Class of Champions)
- Car was Judged at 399 Points, on a possible 400 basis. Highest Point Total in The National Show
2005 POCI National Convention/Show - Greenville, SC - July 2005
- Returning Champion - Senior Status Award (Class of Champions)
- Car was Judged at 399 Points, on a possible 400 basis. Highest Point Total in The National Show
Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals
First Place In Class - Norwalk, Ohio - August 1998
Best In Show - Norwalk, Ohio - August 1998
Wilistead Classic & Antique Auto Show
By Invitation: Class Winner - Collector Era - Windsor, Ont., Canada - August 2000
Glenmore Gathering of Significant Automobiles
By Invitation: (Exhibit Only) - North Canton, Ohio - September 2000
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Mechanics:
Pontiac 389ci V8
- Numbers Matching
- 267Hp
- Engine # 9773155
- Date Code: C104
- Serial # 11H 608567
- Stock Heads
- Single Rochester 2 Jet Carburetor
Roto Hydromatic Transmission
- 3 Speed Automatic
- Numbers Matching
- Transmission # 8619578
- Tag: P 64 204443
- Year: 1964
Front Suspension: Independent
Rear Suspension: 4 Link
Olds 9.3
- Gen 3 Case
- Open Differential
- Casting Date: G94
- Ratio: 2.73:1
Brakes:
Front - Power Drum
Rear - Power Drum
Exhaust:
Single Exhaust
Factory Replacement
Wheels and Tires
Front Wheels: 14"
Rear Wheels: 14"
Front Tires: BFGoodrich Silvertown 8.50 - 14
Rear Tires: BFGoodrich Silvertown 8.50 - 4
Underneath:
- Tank is New
- Frame Rails in Good Shape
- Shocks look Good
- Exhaust looks Great
- Floorboards are Solid
- Stainless Fuel Lines
- Stainless Gas Lines
- Parking Brake Hooked UP
Body:
- Paint is Phenomenal
- Chrome looks Great
- Grille Fits Nicely
- Head Light Chrome looks Good
- Emblems in Good Condition
- Hood Lines Up Well
- Doors Operate Nicely
- Door Jams are Clean
- Rocker Molding looks Good
- Stainless Polished Nicely
- Vent Window is Excellent Shape
- Rear Bumper
- Trunk Opens Smoothly
- Spare Tire
- Trunk Floor is Solid
- Wheel Wells look Good
- Back of Quarters are Solid
- Paint Work looks Amazing
- Bottom of Deck Lid looks Great
- Rubber in Great Condition
Interior:
- Arm Rest looks Good
- Door Panel looks Great
- Carpet is Clean
- Steering Wheel in Great Shape
- Upholstery looks Amazing
- Stainless Looks Great
- Dash in Amazing Shape
- Lenses are Clean
- Knobs in Good Condition
- Seat Belts
- Horn Works
- Controls in Good Shape
- Speedometer Works
- Battery Gauges Works
- Gauges Work
- Dash Chrome looks Amazing
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