First year for the Catalina as a stand-alone Pontiac nameplate
Factory-correct Tri-Power 389-cu.-in. V-8 with Hydramatic automatic transmission
Loaded with power equipment, including steering, brakes, windows, seat, and antenna
Equipped with factory air conditioning
Pontiac claimed 47 engineering advances for its new models. The clever “Wide-Track” tag line was first used in the brand’s advertising, referring to Pontiac’s 4 1/2-inch wider front track that improved handling and roadability. Nineteen-fifty-nine further marked the first year of…
First year for the Catalina as a stand-alone Pontiac nameplate
Factory-correct Tri-Power 389-cu.-in. V-8 with Hydramatic automatic transmission
Loaded with power equipment, including steering, brakes, windows, seat, and antenna
Equipped with factory air conditioning
Pontiac claimed 47 engineering advances for its new models. The clever “Wide-Track” tag line was first used in the brand’s advertising, referring to Pontiac’s 4 1/2-inch wider front track that improved handling and roadability. Nineteen-fifty-nine further marked the first year of Pontiac’s split grille, which was to become a trademark of the brand until its passing some 60 years later. With the Chieftain name gone, the Catalina with its “Strato-Star” styling became the entry level Pontiac, and 14,515 buyers said “yes” to a new Catalina Convertible.