Ventura began in 1960 as a Catalina trim package with tri-tone Morrokide upholstery, not a model of its own.
Lead trim: Ventura 421 V8 (H.O. option)
Pontiac Ventura1960–1970
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FactVentura began in 1960 as a Catalina trim package with tri-tone Morrokide upholstery, not a model of its own.
The Pontiac Ventura was produced by Pontiac between 1960 and 1977; it started out as a higher-content trim package on the Pontiac Catalina and inspired the luxury Pontiac Grand Prix in 1962, then remained a trim package on the Catalina until 1970. First introduced for 1960 as a custom trim package on the Catalina's 123-inch B-body wheelbase, it was available only as the Vista four-door hardtop or the Sports Coupe two-door hardtop (the page also lists a convertible), with all standard and optional Catalina equipment plus unique exterior identification, deluxe wheel covers, a sport steering wheel and distinctive tri-tone Morrokide upholstery; it was more expensive than the longer Star Chief but below the top-level Bonneville, and the Sports Coupe listed at US$2,971. From 1962 through 1970 the Ventura continued as a trim option on Catalina models and could be installed with the Pontiac 421 H.O. V8; in 1964 the Pontiac 2+2 was introduced with very similar equipment plus bucket seats for rear passengers. Engines listed: the 389 cu in (6.4 L) and 421 cu in (6.9 L) Pontiac V8s; wheelbase 123 in, length 213.7 in, width 78.6 in.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura 389 V8 | 1960–1961 | 6.4 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Ventura 421 V8 (H.O. option) | 1962–1970 | 6.9 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
Pontiac built under 700 Venturas for 1976 with the 5-speed manual paired to the 260 Olds V8, the rarest drivetrain combo of the run.
Ventura began in 1960 as a Catalina trim package with tri-tone Morrokide upholstery, not a model of its own.
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