1980 Pontiac Catalina Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Introduced in 1950, the Pontiac Catalina nameplate had long been associated with affordable luxury and solid performance, but by 1980 it was nearing the end of its run. The 1980 Catalina — built on GM’s B-body platform and a member of the model’s fifth and final generation — featured a more squared-off, conservative styling compared to earlier years, reflecting the era’s move toward efficiency and practicality. It was offered in sedan and coupe body styles, with a spacious interior and traditional body-on-frame construction. 

Engine options for 1980 included a 3.8-liter V6 and several V8s, and most Catalinas came with a three-speed automatic transmission. Notable features included power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and Radial-tuned suspension (RTS) for improved ride and handling. Although not a performance car, the Catalina was appreciated for its smooth ride and roomy cabin. 

This well-maintained 1980 Pontiac Catalina wears its original black paint and burgundy cloth/vinyl upholstery, along with American Racing wheels and Cooper Cobra tires, and the Catalina is powered by a 4.9-liter V8 engine mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. The odometer shows 62,934 miles, believed to be original. 

Highlights 

• Finished in black paint over burgundy cloth and vinyl upholstery 

• Powered by a 4.9-liter V8 with four-barrel carburetor rated at 155 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque 

• Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (2L37WAP156674) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • L – Catalina 

  • 37 – Coupe 2-door notchback special 

  • W – 4.9-liter 4BBL V8 

  • A – 1980 model year 

  • P – Pontiac, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 156674 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Power steering 

• Power front disc brakes, rear drum brakes 

• Radial-tuned suspension (RTS) for improved ride and handling 

• Bench seats 

• Optional air conditioning (retrofitted to R134a) 

• Delco GM AM radio 

• 80 mph speedometer 

• American Racing wheels 

• Cooper Cobra Radial G/T P235/70R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor paint imperfections (scuffs, scratches) in its original paint 

• Headliner will require repair 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

Ownership History 

The Michigan seller of this 1980 Pontiac Catalina has owned it since September 2018. The seller says, “The car is all original except for rims and tires.”