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Classic 1978 Pontiac Catalina 2-door 301c.i. Brand New Re-manufactured Engine on 2040-cars

US $3,500.00
Year:1978 Mileage:176000 Color: Blue /
 Blue
Location:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:two-door
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289 bored out to 301 c.i.-re-manufactured
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1978
Make: Pontiac
Model: Catalina
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: automatic on the column
Mileage: 176,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Blue
Trim: blue
Number of Cylinders: 8
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"176,000 miles.One owner.Brand new re-manufactured engine at 70,000 miles. (NOT rebuilt.) Excellent condition. Needs minimal body work and cosmetic bits and pieces. New head board. New carpet. Electric fuel pump. Driven from Arctic Circle in Quebec to Florida, to Los Angeles several times. NOT a museum piece. A real road warrior! Small block V-8 289 bored out to 301 c.i. Great on gas for that reason. I-beam frame, all metal body, etc."

176,000 miles.One owner.Brand new re-manufactured engine at 70,000 miles. (NOT rebuilt.) Excellent condition. Needs minimal body work and cosmetic bits and pieces. New head board. New carpet. Electric fuel pump. Driven from Arctic Circle in Quebec to Florida, to Los Angeles several times. NOT a museum piece. A real road warrior! Small block V-8 289 bored out to 301 c.i. Great on gas for that reason. I-beam frame, all metal body, etc.

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