Wildcard

i was lookin for some parts for my cutlass at a local junkyard today and what i saw took my breath away. sitting next to a ford falcon 2dr was a 1965 pontiac catalina 2dr. the body looked like it was in perfect condition but the motor was missing. all i could do was stand there and admire the car. im gonna go back after work tomorrow and really check it out. if everything else looks good im gonna ask how much and mabe offer a trade. my 83 cutlass supreme 2dr for the cat and see what thay say. heres a pic of the same car i found online. same color and everything.

ent72olds

I wouldn't hate you for that! That car is way nicer than an '83 CS...no offense to anyone that has one! An '83 H/O on the other hand.......

compedgemarine

sure you can handle it? that pontiac is probably twice the size of an 83 cutlass. personally if you can make a deal and the body is good I would do it, they are pretty cool cars.

Allan R

Nothing wrong with appreciating a car that dazzles you. IMO those big Ponchos are still a very nice car. Not sure about parts though. Suggest you surf the Poncho sites and ask about that before committing to the buy. Good luck!

oldcutlass

It should not be hard getting parts for it, and it's just like rebuilding any old car. Keep us posted on what you find out.

Olds442redberet

Someone needs to save it from the crusher, why shouldn't it be you.

tru-blue 442

I agree with all the above posts.
Go for it!
They can hate you in another 20 yrs.
for swapping an 83, lol.

stevengerard

definitely a cool car but just think it through carefully. They actually may not be able to sell it, a lot of junkyards can not sell a whole car anymore.

If they can sell it, parts for those cars are not as readily available as they are for a-bodies. I always liked the larger two doors such as wildcats, grandprix's and monte carlos. But it will cost as much to fix that car as a 442 and in the end the car won't be worth as much. Yes, I know, not everyone does it for the resale value, me included, but I do feel you should think about that. I am not a Pontiac expert so I would suggest going to one of those forums and see what people say, maybe it would be worth every cent you put into it, maybe not.

Olds442redberet

Everything mentioned in the previous post is correct, but it sure would be a shame to see a good car parted out.

MDchanic

I always liked those cars.

No harm in trying - you might have to do a bunch of work to get a salvage title, but that's okay.

And, since there's no engine in it, you can always put in an Olds engine!

- Eric

Allan R

Wondered how long that would stay out there without someone saying it.... Just so long as it's not a 260 huh?

MDchanic

Well, better than some stinking Poncho Ram Air lump, no?

- Eric

hookem horns

whew, thought you were going to go furd for a minute.

OLD SKL 69

Looks like a nice car, I would go for it too. Good luck.

MDchanic

A buddy of mine in college had a 4-door Catalina just like that in white. Short, obnoxious guy.

I remember him standing on a table in the campus bar at closing time shouting "Designated Drunk Driver!!" then piling everyone who would fit into the car and dropping them all off at their dorms, weaving his way through the alcohol-induced slalom on the road.

Ah, youth...

- Eric

1970supremevert

looks like a nice car.. 455 BB would be a nice addition to it.. good luck with it, that is some nice junkyard you go to...

BIGJERR

If its in a junk yard wouldnt scrap price buy it?

I love those land barges......

1969w3155

Is this the car pictured? That looks like a car show going on there, with a Poncho I'm guessing that is somewhat similar to what is at the junkyard.

henryk8398

I like these cars and there is potential to flip or build a great driver. It depends on overall condition and what else it's missing. What is your goal is if you were to buy it? Take it with a grain of salt, but NADA says 7375 low retail to 19400 high retail. Looks to be in great shape. Is that purple paint and a custom interior? DO take a look at it. Coming up with a 389, 400, or 455 wouldn't be too hard. If you could get it cheap, why not?

MDchanic

C'mon, guys. I know he doesn't know where the Shift key is, but still, this is pretty clear:
- Eric

1969w3155

My bad, my apologies, did not see that in the post.

Wildcard

i got some pics of the car today. some ******* knocked the windshield out and insted of just unlatching the hood to take the motor out,thay unbolted the back of the hood and stood it straight up.

MDchanic

You need a new cell phone, bro.

Nice car, though.

- Eric

radioburningchrome

Go for it!

I have owned a 1965 Pontiac Starchief and 2 1965 Grand Prixs.

Parts can get pricy.

radioburningchrome

That is actually a 1966.

Still very nice!

oldcutlass

Lol, If it can be had for a couple of hundred, I'd say go for it.

Allan R

So, what's the scoop? They willing to sell it to you or maybe having second thoughts? IMO that car is begging for a resto mod. Don't worry about factory correct.

Allan R

You look so serious there Mike. Beautiful car though. I can see why you'd get all dressed up to drive it though

radioburningchrome

Thanks Allan. I was going to a wedding that day and not really looking forward to seeing my ex there.

It was a great car and always had a fun time driving it.

ctsplicer

Grab it.3 years ago I bought a numbers matching 66 Bonneville with a 389 tri-power with A/C and power everything.I work on it when I get a chance.When I retire I plan on driving it cross country on as much of old route 66 that's left.Parts are readily available for it new and used.I have purchased almost the whole car NOS from E-bay.These pictures are from the day I bought it.

Wildcard

thay will sell me the complete car for $400. i just wish i could afford it and my cutlass.