“The fresh Wide-Track Pontiacs for 1963 were definitive trendsetters. Vertically stacked headlamps provided an aggressive visage, featuring a forward-jutting brow over each...
“The fresh Wide-Track Pontiacs for 1963 were definitive trendsetters. Vertically stacked headlamps provided an aggressive visage, featuring a forward-jutting brow over each pair, with the trademark split grille between them. New, straighter A-pillars were thoroughly modern. More pronounced “Coke bottle” side styling, with its pinch just after the door, enhanced the muscular appearance, and the judicious use of bright trim infused class through understatement. Each of these styling cues would be employed on various other brands in the years that followed.”- Hemmings
This 1963 Pontiac Catalina 2-door Sport Coupe is powered by a 389 cubic inch motor. Lift off the air cleaner and you will find a Rochester tri-power carburetor setup which provides just the right level of fuel for enhanced performance. The motor is mated to a smooth shifting Borg-Warner T-10 four speed manual transmission.
The tri-color vinyl interior shows very well including the expansive dash that is free of any cracks. All the gauges appear to be working as intended. This Pontiac Catalina boasts power steering and power drum brakes as well as tilt steering wheel and dash mounted tachometer.
The 389 cubic inch motor and tri-color interior is surrounded by a well-presented two-tone paint scheme of Grenadier Red and Cameo Ivory.
Turn the key, pump the gas and you will hear a mellow rumbling from the dual exhaust. Driving this Catalina brings you right back to the days when the big three were fighting it out for supremacy on the road and track.
If you would like to learn more about this vehicle, please contact us at Legendary Motors LLC.
(Legendary Motors LLC recommends that all future buyers schedule an appointment and give the car a personal look or have the vehicle inspected by a qualified professional. Although we do our absolute best to represent the vehicles accurately everyone has their own opinion on conditions and ratings.)
Pontiac Historical Services (PHS) documents can be seen in the attached photos.
Vin
363K3124
3 – Catalina
63 – 1963
K – Kansas City, KS
3124 – Production #
Pontiac Div. GM Body Tag
63-2347 – 1963, Catalina, 2-door, Sport Coupe
BK125 – Assembled in Kansas City, KS
Trim 296 - Black
Paint VC – Lower Grenadier Red and Upper Cameo Ivory
Engine #
07B - 1963, 389ci, 313HP
Tri Power, 3x2 Carbs
C - 4-Speed Transmission
Block Casting #
543680
389ci, 1963
Borg-Warner T-10 Transmission
Short-tail, Four-speed, Manual
Built – 6-25-62
Pontiac 9.3 Rear End
Case #543317
H272 Build Date - 8-27-1962