Equipment
4 speed Super Duty, 84 of 179 built, radio and heater delete and built without sound deadening. Raced from new by Howard Maseles as the Packer Pontiac, NHRA record holder. Comes with every piece of paper from new documenting its drag racing history, including the original window sticker still attached to the side window. Restored like new in 2001 with Maseles advice. Five owners from new, never registered or street driven. An obsessively preserved, restored and maintained piece of drag racing and Pontiac history in impeccable condition.
Market commentary
Consignment 2257. This is a significant automobile, but even at that the fact that it brought Cobra 289 money is remarkable, especially for a Pontiac and a full size Catalina. Offered at Mecums Indy auction in May of 2008 where it was reported bid to $450,000; the fact that it sold here for less is not particularly significant. The fact that it brought over $400 Large is.