1974 Pontiac Catalina Safari

Looks like a really exceptional GM clamshell. Extremely high option for a Catalina. I cannot fault the owner for wanting top dollar. 187k miles and priced at $14k.

https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/d/pompano-beach-antique-collectors-1974/6975470514.html

 

Don't think the wood is factory. Too light.

 

Nice wagon. Yes wood grain looks too light but certainly matches the paint nicely. Appears to be 118000 miles looking at the odometer.

 

Sorry but for 14K the interior looks like shit!

 

Car is being sold as in good condition. I like the car just as it is, and if it were mine, would want a good price.

 

Overall condition looks pretty good, however I agree that the interior is a bit of a mis match and you can’t vacuum the thing out, and clean up those door panels a bit? He may get 14gs but the buyer would feel better if it were a little cleaner.

 

You are probably right. I would just rather clean it myself because I know I will not use anyhing too abrasive or harsh. I am the type of person who tells the dealer to not wash our cars when they are in for service.

 

I'd be the same if I were buying any new cars at all (unless Larry Kosilla's detailing it.)

 

Dash pad cover usually tells me the dash is shot. It also has 118k miles in salt country I would want to take a serious look underneath.

 

Not necessarily. Down here in the Southwest alot of people put em on to protect their dash so it's not shot at trade-in. You can get a custom fit pad for the make/model of your vehicle - it's that big of a deal.

 

Those door panels are not dirty, the plastic is turning to powder, they are falling apart, very common issue with 1970's GM interior Plastic in any color other than Black. Red is the worst, followed by green then tan or blue.

The car is back and now down to $12,000. Nice car but I think they are still asking 1/3 to much for IMO. But I am cheap.

Also at 118,000 miles the entire drive train either needs or will shortly need overhaul, also the tailgate is sagging on the passenger side, that usually indicated a cracked tailgate regulator. Expensive to pay to fix, and a PITA to repair yourself.

I just noticed it is on the Ann Arbor MI C/L site, with palm trees in the background, and says it is in Florida.

https://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/d/pompano-beach-antique-collectors-1974/6975470514.html