1979 Pontiac Catalina Safari

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    We've got a new member interested in this one. See the 'general discussion' section......
     
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    Somebody's gonna get a SWEET car there.

    If you can't find a Pontiac wagon with the Pontiac 400, that 350 Buick engine is the next best thing!
     
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    Yeah, already bid to $ 3550! That Bonneville split bench vinyl interior is sweet!!!!

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    That is one beautiful wagon! It looks like new! Obviously if that IS 120,000 miles, this car has been super well cared for! I also love the fact that it is a super nice optioned wagon, especially for a Catalina! The optional "Bonneville" interior makes it even more unique... I wonder how rare of an option that was on the Catalina wagon? I didn't even know you could get the Bonneville interior as an option on the Catalina wagons back then. I don't think that was the case on the 1976 and older models.

    It is a beauty, I hope it gets a good home!
     
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    I wouldn't necessarily call it a 'Bonneville' interior, but it looks like there was some kind of interior upgrade package - notice the split front seats. The wagons were restricted to 'normal' vinyl and cloth, including the Valencia cloth, but you couldn't get the Bonneville Brougham seats in the wagon.
     
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    Reserve now bid to $4999!
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Great Looking Car!!! And had I not bought a 71 Catalina Enforcer yesterday I would be very interested in this one!!!! It could have replaced the Odd for me 78 Chevy Impala Wagon currently in the fleet, Love the red and tan colors on this one.
     
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    Goodness, It looks like it just drove out of the showroom. Bid up to $5,600 when I checked prior to posting this!

    Also, Cars can last a very long time if cared for. See this video? It's of a 1978 Mercury car that had about 312k miles on it when it was shot!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljfo8E-NmO4
     
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    Now at $5600 with reserve still not met.
     
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    Help me understand why you think it has 120 K.
     
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    :character0182:Pulled from eBay and apparently now sold - did anyone from the forum get it?
     
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    I liked it but the other half wants something smaller. Someone got a beautiful car! I hope they drive and enjoy it!
     
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    If it weren't for the fact my '81 says Bonneville safari on the side, I would think it was a Catalina. It looks extremely similar to this one. Hubcaps, split bench seat, nose.
    Although I wish mine had the 350. If I do anything, I'll probably be switching the 307 to a 350 someday.
     
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    cammerjeff Longroofs Rule!

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    Either that or the seller considered the bidding to be "sluggish" as described in the ad. I hope it sold to someone who will enjoy it!
     

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