Pontiac Catalina

1950 to 1981 · Hardtop

Over the past 12 months, 15 have sold publicly at a median of $17,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $16,700. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $3,600 to $174,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$16,700

High confidence · $6K to $35K

11.0% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $17,250
Sales · 12 mo: 15

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Sold$25,500 · Bring a Trailer · Sep 2026

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Every recorded 1950 Pontiac Catalina sale, by date and price

Sep 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$25,500 · 57,000 mi · Coronado Red

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62 sales · 40 unsoldmedian $17kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1950 Pontiac Catalina sales with photographs

Sold $14,300

1966 · RED

Sep 10, 2026 · Barrett-Jackson

Sold $7,400

1964 · Grenadier Red · 84,000 mi

Sep 8, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $27,000

1966 · Martinique Bronze · 53,000 mi

Jul 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $20,500

1961 · Bristol Blue · 15,000 mi

May 20, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $17,000

1962 · Ensign Blue · 48,000 mi

Dec 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $35,007

1967 · Burgundy · 88,000 mi

Dec 21, 2025 · Bring a Trailer

Specifications

Engine: Inline-8, 4.4L
Power: 108 hp
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD

Common questions

How much does a Pontiac Catalina cost?

What is a 1950 Pontiac Catalina worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $16,700, up 11.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 15 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

How many Pontiac Catalina have sold?

Shifty has 66 public sales of the Pontiac Catalina on file. The earliest was on Aug 31, 2018.

What has a Pontiac Catalina sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$25,500Sep 18, 2026Coronado Red · 57,000 mi
$14,300Sep 10, 2026RED
$7,400Sep 8, 2026Grenadier Red · 84,000 mi

About the 1950 Pontiac Catalina

The Pontiac Catalina represents one of Detroit's longest-running nameplates, evolving from a trim level to a full model line over three decades. Born as Pontiac's premium hardtop in 1950, the Catalina became synonymous with accessible performance and distinctive styling. The early '60s models are particularly coveted, featuring clean lines and potent V8 options including the legendary 389 and later 400 cubic-inch mills. The 1963-64 Super Duty Catalinas remain holy grail machines for collectors, with their factory drag-strip credentials and limited production numbers. While later models grew larger and softer through the malaise era, early Catalinas offer compelling value in today's muscle car market. Their combination of Pontiac's unique styling cues, solid build quality, and strong performance potential makes them increasingly attractive to collectors seeking alternatives to the more expensive GTO and Trans Am models.

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