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