1965 Pontiac Catalina 2-Dr. Convertible
The Catalina was Pontiac's entry-level full-size model, offering big-car comfort with available performance options including the optional 2+2 package with 421 CID V8 power.
252675E161930
V8-389: 389 CID V8 (256-338 HP) or V8-421: 421 CID V8 (356-376 HP)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Linden, New Jersey
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Pontiac Catalina
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 52 | Catalina |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | E | Linden, New Jersey |
| Serial Number | 161930 | Unit #161930 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelCatalina
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
V8-389
V8-389: 389 CID V8 (256-338 HP)
Horsepower256-338 HP
Displacement389 CID
V8-421
V8-421: 421 CID V8 (356-376 HP)
Horsepower356-376 HP
Displacement421 CID
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)