Equipment
Power steering, power brakes, power top, wheel covers, whitewalls, heater, pushbutton radio.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Well maintained largely original Catalina with a good clearcoat repaint, good replaced interior, tight fitting top and clean, orderly engine compartment. Windshield has light wiper scratches on the wraparound. Aluminum headlight bezels are dull. Underbody is original with light overspray. An honest, no frills Catalina.
Market commentary
This is a long way to realizing what the value of this Catalina is. It was offered at Auburn Fall in 2012 with a high bid of $27,000, then at Ft. Lauderdale in 2013 with a bid of $28,000, and at Auburn Fall last September with a bid of $27,500. The seller finally accepted that this is what it's worth, but at what cost in entry fees, detailing and transportation. The "A1" block code indicates this was at one time a 389/348hp Tri-Power engine. It isn't today but if the buyer gets wise it could be again and elevate its value by a factor of nearly two.