Equipment
389/300hp, automatic, wheel covers, whitewalls, power bench seat, column shift, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, AM radio, tissue dispenser, power windows, Sportable radio.
Condition
The prototype for Pontiac's take on the concept initiated by the Ford Ranchero and Chevy El Camino, but never put into production. After being discarded when the model didn't go into production, the El Catalina was used as a delivery vehicle at a Pontiac dealership and as college transportation for the manager's son. Subsequently restored to way better than new and still gorgeous. Fresh, documented and repeated show award winning restoration of this truly unique car. A real labor of love and better than it ever was when it was just a prototype, not to mention a parts runner.
Market commentary
At Mecum's Spring Classic in Indy eight months ago this El Catalina surfaced and was reported bid to $340,000. It's a lot more reasonable here at Kissimmee, but couldn't ring the bell. It's an authentic concept vehicle and while it is worth more than the reported bid here it is homing in on an accommodation between supply and demand.