CATALINA STATION WAGON EXTERIOR STYLING (l-4)

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Catalina Station Wagon front and side styling

CATALINA STATION WAGON EXTERIOR STYLING

Notable Features at Front and Side:

Massive, full-width peripheral bumper with bold front-end nose, which features Pontiac “Vee” Crest on center section.

Horizontally mounted dual headlamps, fully recessed for greater protection, are highlighted by horizontally ribbed grille.

Parking lamps, positioned below bumper, wrap around to share a common lens with new side marker lights.

Longer, lower-looking hood line is enhanced by concealed windshield wipers. Faster cleaning washer response—new pump saturates windshield for improved cleaning action.

Body side appearance emphasizes the full-length, side, peak line with new side molding, which features color-keyed, vinyl plastic insert—both attractive and functional.

Bright stainless moldings decorate and protect the wheelhouse openings.

Notable Features at Rear:

Bold, wraparound bumper houses backup lamps.

Newly styled tail and stop lamp unit, mounted vertically just above bumper on outer extremities of body.

Individual block “Pontiac” letters are mounted at lower center of the tailgate.

Bright metal reveal molding trims the tailgate window.

New rectangular side marker light, located on rear quarter panel area.

Specific Exterior Appointments:

The name “Catalina” in attractive individual letters appears at rear of both front fenders.

“Pontiac” name in block letters appears on face of left grille.

The new rectangular side marker lights give positive rear-side identification whenever headlamps or tail lamps are on.

“Pontiac Motor Division” letters on the standard, chrome-plated hub caps.

Catalina Station Wagon rear and side view

Catalina front-fender scriptRibbed grille with Pontiac lettering and dual headlamps
Rectangular rear side marker lightChrome-plated hub cap with Pontiac Motor Division lettering

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