1963 Pontiac Catalina Various
Catalina was Pontiac's entry-level full-size model riding the legendary Wide-Track chassis and offered with powerful 389 or 421 cubic inch V8 engines including optional Tri-Power carburetors.
363W41797
389 CID V8 or 421 CID V8
Engine
Various
Body
Wilmington, Delaware
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1963 Pontiac Catalina
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | 3 | Catalina |
| Year Code | 63 | 1963 |
| Plant Code | W | Wilmington, Delaware |
| Serial Number | 41797 | Unit #41797 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelCatalina
Year1963
Body StyleVarious
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
Engine
389 CID V8
Horsepower215-348 HP
Displacement389 CID
Engine
421 CID V8
Horsepower353-405 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.)
Original Specifications
Bodystyle lifespan1961 through 1964
Headroom front38.6
Headroom rear37.6
Height55.2
Legroom front40.9
Legroom rear38.0
Length211.9
Nameplate origin1950
Wheelbase120.0
Width78.7
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)