1979 Pontiac Catalina V-8 4-door sedan

1979 Pontiac Catalina Description

Car sold new in 1979 by Frizzell Pontiac Dealership (Houston TX) to Baytown TX school teacher. After retirement, ownership passed to her son, then her grandson. Car bought from grandson in 2007 in El Paso TX, odometer then showing 40,644 original miles. Driven to Houston TX and driven ~500 miles/year since then. Odometer currently showing 46,837 miles. Valid current TX inspection sticker. Quadrajet carburetor rebuilt by Rochester specialist in 2016. NOS Power Steering Pump replaced in 2016. NOS Interior Carpet replaced in 2017. 134A AC conversion in 2007 (new compressor and dryer); first recharge in 2018. KYB shock absorbers. Diamond Back wide whitewall radial tires. Otherwise unrestored and original. Original paint (Sierra Copper) with faint localized blemishes from tree leaves and sap. Undercarriage surface rust only, no penetrating rust. Local acid damage on battery tray yet structurally sound; now supporting Optima AGM battery. No known accident history. Order sheet (copy available) lists the following line items: vinyl trim bench seat; body side moldings; 350 CI 4BBL V-8 engine (X Code, a.k.a. Buick); AT; custom AC; heavy duty alternator; seat belts; bumper guards; sport mirrors; radio; tilt steering wheel; deluxe wheel covers. Also included: 1979 Owner's Manual; 1978 Service Manual (2 volumes); 1979 Service Manual Supplement; 1979 Fisher Body Service Manual.Sold as is.Buyer responsible for pick-up/drive away or for transportation arrangements and costs to destination of choice.