Pontiac Catalina
Every Pontiac Catalina generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1959–1981 7 generations · 23 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 150 → 338 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 3 Legendary 3 Legendary · 4 Epic
All 7 Pontiac Catalina Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
California banned Pontiac's own V8s the very year this generation launched — so every Catalina sold there ran a Chevy, Buick, or Olds engine instead.
1975 marked the end of an era for Pontiac -- the Grand Ville Brougham was the brand's last full-size convertible, and Pontiac wouldn't build another until 1982.
When the 2+2 went from trim package to full performance model in 1965, Pontiac didn't mess around — the 421-cubic-inch V8 became the BASE engine, with up to 376 hp on tap.
Did you know the 1967 Catalina hid an industry first behind its windshield? Its concealed windshield wipers were the first of their kind on any car.
Bucket seats, heavy-duty suspension, and real performance intent — the 1964 2+2 package cost just $291 on top of a base Catalina.
A 1963 Catalina convertible, hot-rodded by Californian Bill Straub, became NASA's tow vehicle for the M2-F1 — the ungainly lifting-body aircraft that helped pioneer the Space Shuttle's landing technique.
The 1959 Catalina's split grille wasn't planned — designers cut a conventional oval grille in half and swapped the pieces while experimenting, and the accident became iconic.
Collectors Who Spotted the Pontiac Catalina
No member has published a public street spot of the Pontiac Catalina yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Pontiac Catalina Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina (1977–1981) | 1977–1981 | Epic | 5.7L V8 | — | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina (1971–1976) | 1971–1976 | Epic | 5.7L V8 | 150 hp · 270 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina 2+2 (1965–1967) | 1965–1967 | Legendary | 6.9L V8 | 338 hp · 459 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina (1965–1970) | 1965–1970 | Epic | 5.7L V8 | 255 hp · 355 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina 2+2 (1964) | 1964–1964 | Legendary | 6.4L V8 | 283 hp · 418 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina (1961–1964) | 1961–1964 | Epic | 6.4L V8 | 215 hp · 394 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Catalina (1959–1960) | 1959–1960 | Legendary | 6.4L V8 | 235 hp · 402 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Pontiac Catalina on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.