1961 Pontiac Catalina
You travel first class in a Pontiac Catalina with so many conveniences that come as standard equipment.

1961 Pontiac Catalina

The 1961 Catalina received downsizing along with other makes. The new perimeter frame was what helped Pontiac cut size and weight. Some of the major differences were the return to the twin grille styling theme, sculptured side panels, taller rooflines and horizontal-oval tail lights. Catalinas also came with small tailfins, small hubcaps. Base equipment included turn signals, cigarette lighter, electric windshield wipers, oil filter, sun visors, and five tubeless black sidewall tires 1961 Pontiac Options included: Air-Conditioning - Electric Antenna - Guide Matic Headlamp Control - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Six Way Power Seat - Power Windows - Safeguard Speedometer - Magic Cruise - Aluminum Hubs & Drums - Bucket Seats - EZ Eye Glass - Luggage Carrier - Power Tailgate - 4 Speed Super HydraMatic - 4 Speed Manual - SafeT Track Differential - 4 Barrel Induction System - Tri Power Induction System

 

1961 Pontiac Catalina Specification and Production Numbers

Model Number Body/Style Number Body Type & Seating Factory Price Shipping Weight Total Production
Catalina Series 23
23 69 4d Sedan - 6P $2,702 3,725 lbs 36,638
23 39 4d Vista Hardtop - 6P $2,842 3,785 lbs 17,589
23 11 2d Sport Sedan - 6P $2,631 3,650 lbs 9,846
23 37 2d Hardtop - 6P $2,766 3,680 lbs 14,524
23 67 2d Convertible - 5P $3,078 3,805 lbs 12,379
23 45 4d Station Wagon - 9P $3,207 4,175 lbs 7,783
23 35 4d Station Wagon - 6P $3,099 4,135 lbs 12,595
NOTES: 113,354 Catalinas Were Built 6,337 had Synchromesh 107,017 had Hydra-Matic

Models Series Identification

2369 - 4d Sedan - 6P 2367 - 2d Convertible - 5P
2339 - 4d Vista Hardtop - 6P 2345 - 4d Station Wagon - 9P
2311 - 2d Sport Sedan - 6P 2335 - 4d Station Wagon - 6P
2337 - 2d Hardtop - 6P  

Chassis Data

Model Wheelbase Overall Length Width Front Tread Rear Tread Tires
Catalina 119 in 210 in 78.2 in 62.5 in 62.5 in 8.00 x 14
Catalina Station Wagon 119 in 209.7 in 78.2 in 62.5 in 62.5 in 8.50 x 14

 

1961 Pontiac Owner's Manual

 
   
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