1966 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Convertible Laguna Beach California Black

It's a great life, Catalina-Style.

The Catalina 2 + 2 from Pontiac for 1966

"The wonderful Wide-Track way to go from place to place."

Now in its 3rd year, this limited edition, personal performance car has all the get-up-and-go you'd expect when Pontiac, goes al out – plus all the room, comfort and appointments of a luxury passenger car.

The standard 4-barrel carburetor 421-cubic inch V-8 -topped off with chromed rocker covers and low restriction air cleaner- delivers 338 bhp. And it drives a fully-synchronized, floor mounted, heavy-duty three speed transmission.

Special springs and shocks and high performance axle ratio are standard, as well as the dashing pin striping shows off the long, low lines of this Convertible.

Inside, door-to-door loop pile nylon blend carpeting and sleek, new bucket seats sweep you up with that GO-GO-GO SPIRIT.

Just being in the 2+2 makes you forget the hum-drum, run-of -the-road-type transportation.

If this sound like your kind of Pontiac 2+2.....?

Don't sit on your hands, as she is a rare low production TWO owner "built in" California 2+2 Catalina.

Here are her numbers:

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE Defined:

254676C1206648

2 Division PONTIAC

54 Series Number CATALINA

67 Body Style Code Number (CONVERTIBLE)

6 Year (1966)

C Plant (SOUTH GATE, CALIFORNIA)

1206648 Consecutive Unit Number

What does all this mean?

In 1966 247,927 Catalina's were built.

Of that only 6,382 2+2's were built.

Of that only 2,208 had Synchromesh had Hydra-Matic (Catalina 2+2) and were CONVERITBLE.

OF THE TOTAL PRODUCTION OF CATALINAS

ONLY 1.28 % WERE CATALINA CONVERTIBLE 2+2's

BAM!!!!

THAT JUST HAPPENED!!

~This is ONE VERY SPECIAL STARLIGHT BLACK 2+2 CATALINA CONVERTIBLE~

Now... to really drive it home (No pun intended)

Let's talk about the mileage or lack there of:

Currently she has 41,412 Miles on her.

Let's break those numbers down, shall we?

• 845.1428 Miles a year
• 70.4285 Miles a month
• 17.6071 Miles a week
• 2.5153 Miles a day! Over her 49 years of life.....

General specifications:

CHASSIS

FRAME:

Perimeter with swept hip design. Entire passenger compartment is encircled by heavy steel side members. Five crossmember join parallel bars for structural rigidity. Rear crossmember permits new bumper -to-frame design.

WHEELS AND TIRES:

14 x 6 JK steel disc wheels with 8.25 x 14 low pressure tubeless tires. 8.55 x 14 standard on all cars.

FRONT SUSPENSION:

Ball joint independent front suspension with compression type lower ball joint. Upper control arms pivoted on low dynamic rate rubber bushings. Lower control arms have dual rate rubber bushings. Large diameter, low rate coil springs hydraulic shock absorbers mounted inside coil springs, compound anti-dive control. New torsion-action front stabilizer bar results in better handling and improved ride.

FOUR LINK REAR SUSPENSION:

Angle-mounted upper and lower control arms. Control arms have low dynamic rate rubber bushings. Large diameter, low-rate coil springs mounted over rear axle. Angle-mounted hydraulic shock absorbers. Drive and torque take through rubber cushioned control arms. NEW, large, rear spring insulator insulates passenger compartment against noise and vibration.

STEERING:

Link parallelogram type steering linkage, self-adjusting steering gear with recirculating ball bearing-both manual and power. New ball type pivot joins pitman arm to intermediate rod assembly. Steering ratio, with power 17.5:1.

BRAKES:

Self-adjusting, air cooled, internal expanding hydraulic type. Two shoe, fixed single anchor. Drum diameter –11”, rear 11”. Total swept area for four brakes 328.9 square inches. Foot-controlled parking brake operates on rear service break system.

TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TRAIN:

3-Speed manual transmission standard all models. (All manual transmissions synchronized in all forward gears.) Turbo Hydra-Matic 4-speed on 2+2. Tubular drive shaft. NEW lightweight Salisbury type semi-floating hypoid rear axle. Safe-T-Track semi-locking differential.

BODY

CONSTRUCTION:

Fisher all -steel body with reinforced side rocker panels. Counter-balanced double hood and trunk construction. Laminated Safety Plate Glass in all other windows. “Fire-Leveled” acrylic lacquer on all models. Circ-L-Aire heater and defroster standard.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

12 volt system with 42 amp Delco-tron generator. 61 amp. hr. battery with 10.75:1 compression ration engines. Transistorized ignition with extra-capacity system.

ENGINE

CONSTRUCTION:

V-8 short stroke 90 degree design. Aluminized valves. Hydraulic valve lifters, alloy cast iron block, 5 main bearings with 3.25” on 421-cu. in. engines. Balanced flow cooling system pumps water directly into each side of the cylinder block equally.

FUEL SYSTEM:

4-barrel down draft carburetion. Automatic choke. Centrifugal and vacuum control of distributor spark advance. Completely-sealed fuel pump adds to performance characteristics – especially during warm weather or idle conditions.

EXHAUST SYSTEM:

Two-stage exhaust system, consisting of muffle and resonator, standard on all models. New dual low restriction system standard on 2+2 and on all 421 HO engines.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 421 HO V-8

Displacement (cu.in.) 421

Bore and Stroke 4.09 x 4.00

Cooling System Capacity (quarts) 19.5

Oil Capacity (quarts) 5

Fuel Capacity (gals.) 26.5

Catalina 2+2 Basic Dimensions (in.)

Front Tread 63 in

Rear Tread 64 in.

Wheelbase 121 in.

Overall Length 214.8 in.

Overall Width 79.7 in.

Overall Height 54.9

Front Seat Leg Room 42.6

Rear Seat Leg Room 53.1

Front Head Room 35.2

Rear Head Room 37.8

Total Luggage Compartment 33.5

EXTERIOR COLOR CODE

Starlight Black

Dulux® Code – 93-005

INTERIOR COLOR CODE

Black

Lucite® Code - 88L (semi-gloss)

JUST ROCK SOLID

• Top Cycles Perfectly (New Hydraulic Top Hose set)
• Windows switches were all taken apart, cleaned and reassembled. (6)
• All 4 windows go up and down effortlessly perfectly
• NEW AM FM Radio
• All dash / tail / break / back up / head lights (high & low) Interior door lights work.

Just an all inclusive pleasure to drive...

“Luxury tailored to your good taste”

"NEW BLACK TOP GRADE UPHOLSTRY, the material was hand picked by me personally.”

The seats were removed and re-upholstered, extraordinary care was exercised to achieve perfect workmanship with every meticulous stitch."

When I found her, she was sitting under a cover sleeping inside a garage in Laguna Beach California.

As I looked her over, I knew she was solid as solid could get. Her bones are what you would expect growing up in California.

Her body needed very little work.

Here were the steps:

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Prior to paint, her chrome trim was all removed re-chromed and professionally hand polished.

1. She was taken down to the metal (by hand) NOT by sand blasting. I was amazed at how perfect she was under that faded paint. She spent well over 60 days in paint and body. "No need to rush perfection".

2. Then we began by degreasing the metal to remove contaminants left over from the stripping process. The metal is then treated and coated with zinc for superior corrosion resistance and better adhesion of the subsequent paint layers.

3. Primer was the first layer of paint. It is formulated to fill tiny scratches and imperfections in the body and give the subsequent color coats something to adhere to. Unlike the drab gray primer of yesteryear, we used colored primer to hide future damage from rock or stone chips.

4. The base coat, or color layer, was the next in the process. In the past, this was the final layer of paint, which was directly exposed to the environment. We then applied clearcoat paint over the final color layer. (Clearcoat is a layer of paint without color pigment added-it is simply clear paint. The clearcoat adds high gloss while protecting the colored basecoat from scratching, chipping, and the effects of the environment.)

Finally....Her paint is thick and smooth as you can see in the photos.

*****During paint and body here are the notes about the chrome trim interior & exterior.

Removed & Re-chromed:

• Head light bezels was removed and re-chromed
• Front bumper Impact Bar was removed and re-chromed.
• Rear impact bar was removed and re-chromed.

Hand Polishing:

While both doors were removed and being re-upholstered, the entire door trim was removed, disassembled and professionally hand polished this included:

• Door handles (Exterior 2)
• Handles (Inner 2)
• Cigarette ashtrays (2)
• All gages i.e. Gas / Volts / Oil Pressure/Speedometer
• Steering wheel center, shifter & indicator columns
• Dash trim, Power window, Cigarette lighter
• AM/FM radio controls knobs
• Door light bezel trim (2)
• All fender well molding (4)

What's she has NEW:

NEW Rear Axle Shaft made to order

NEW Rear bearings, Seals, Gaskets

NEW Differential Cover gasket

NEW Rear gear oil 80W-90 GL5, PT

NEW Brake Shoes FRONT

NEW Brake Shoes REAR

NEW Brake drum, FRONT

NEW Brake master cylinder FRONT

NEW Wheel cylinder REAR

Exhaust from front to back with Flowmasters

NEW stoplight switches

NEW Door sill plates

NEW 4x10 Speaker for radio

NEW Antenna Mast / Plug / Nut

NEW Door lock knobs

NEW Turn Signal switch

NEW Pontiac /GTO turn signal lever

NEW Pontiac / GTO reproduction non-vented fuel cap

NEW Double loop, black carpet throughout entire cabin with heel kick pad

NEW Trunk carpets

NEW made to order door moldings (2) with extruded ends that snap in perfect to original holes.

NEW Steering gear box

NEW Power steering pressure hose

NEW Power steering fluid

NEW Carburetor rebuilt

NEW Fram oil filter

NEW 300W Kendall GT-1 oil

NEW Throttle body

NEW AFB Carburetor floats

NEWLY Rebuilt transmission

NEW Lower steering column bushing

NEWLY Rebuilt Fuel pump

NEWLY High volume oil pump

NEW Break booster

NEW Break Seals ALL 4

NEW valve gaskets

NEW exhaust (complete from engine to tail)

NEW Re-cored OEM radiator with serial numbers on straps

New OEM Water Pump

New Alternator

New High pressure power steering line

New Axle Seals

New Rear Axle Bearing

New Brake Hose

New Front Brake Shoes

New Front Wheel Cylinders

New Brake Fluid

New Condenser DR 70X

New Points

New Battery Cable Ends

New Alternator Belt

New Power Steering Belt

New Carburetor Overhaul

New Shocks

Newly Cleaned Fuel Tank

New Front & Rear Gas Shock Absorbers

New Fuel Sending Unit

New Fuel Sending Unit Seal

New Automatic Transmission Fluid

New Motor Mounts

New Transmission Mount

New Timing Chain Cover

New Water Pump W/ Gasket

New thermostat

New Anti-Freez / Long Life Coolant

New Spark Plugs 8

New Interstate Battery

New Transmission Filter Kit

New Inner Tie Rod

New Stainless Steele Water Pump

New Fuel Pump Gasket Set

New Timing Cover gasket Set

New steering Center link

New Custom Made Billet Aluminum Crankshaft Pully w/ Spacer

New Wheel Alinement

New Inner Rod Ends and Sway Bar Links

New Oil & Filter

New Dash wrapped in Leather

New Drivers & Passenger side view mirrors

She fires up on first try

Runs very throaty and smooth.

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I live on top of a large hill looking over looking the Pacific Ocean, she attacks this hill with ease and her temp stays running cool.

NEW AC DELCO spark plugs

NEW Accel/High performance distributor cap and rotor kit for 71000 series

NEW Mallory/8 mm. 8 cyl. black Pro Wire Hemi stainless steel core straight boots universal spark plug wire kit.

NEW Sylvania Xtravision H5001XV Headlamps

NEW Peak 50/50 Antifreeze & Coolant

NEW CVR Car cover

NEW Comp fire extinguisher

NEW Time period correct engine decals

List of Sandblasted and Powder Coated items:

• Air cleaner (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic)
• Air intake (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic)
• Radiator fan shroud (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic)
• Radiator bracket plate (Prismatic Powders Color P-4105B Black Metallic)

She comes with:

• Any and all receipts for the services / parts / components / repairs that came from this labor of love.
• Clear Certificate of CALIFORNIA Title
• 1966 Pontiac Catalina Maintenance Manuals (2)
• 1966 Pontiac Catalina Window Sticker
• 1966 Pontiac Full Line Up of Automobiles Brochure

She has ALL NEW fluids and filters, her tires have 10% wear or 90% left on them, she is ready to go!!!

"At this point I believe I have covered all of the bases...."

If you should have any questions please call my cell. 949-433-0404 Griffin

ONE LAST THING...

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE FINANCES & YOUR WIFE or HUSBAND (Just to be fair) :)

TELLS YOU WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN NOT BUY.....??

PLEASE CLEAR IT WITH HER OR HIM, BEFORE YOU PICK UP THE PHONE AND WASTE BOTH OUR TIMES.

I HAVE LEARNED THE FOLLOWING....

"IT IS FAR BETTER TO DIE ON YOUR FEET..... THEN LIVE ON YOUR KNEES"

"THE 1966 Pontiac Catalina 2+2 Convertible......

"YOUR FINEST INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW"

GRIFFIN 949-433-0404