New to the fleet! 1965 Pontiac Catalina Safari Wagon! Is she a runner? HHG

[@frankdenardo8684]

I remember that car watching episodes of the TV show My Three Sons. Steven Douglas was the driver.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Really? Ill have to check that out

[@frankdenardo8684]

@@halfwayhousegarage2959 Pontiac provided the cars.

[@zackery5411]

Nicest looking wagon I have seen so far from the 60’s. Love that front end!

[@frankdenardo8684]

I saw that car on My Three Sons.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Thanks! I think its way cool!

[@sableminer8133]

Greeny! Man, thumbs up, u did good & that's the way u bargain. These gems are rare. Many many '65s rusted away, sadly. The 389 if can be overhauled, is a stout one! The front ends on the 65s only, are so intricate. Look at the wrap around bumpers, very Fifties looking. I luv the rear end taillights say "I'm stoned", LoL Excellent score dude

[@sableminer8133]

Oh, forgot to say, my dad bought the Edsel looking '68 Catalina. Same color but by then there was a much more plasticy look in the interior. Yours has cool chrome dials and vents! Steering wheels are still hefty in these years.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

I think it was an ok deal. It runs and drives well. Im going to put a 4 barrel on it. Possibly a 4 speed and a 400 later on. Way cool cars

[@davidkastin4240]

What a score! Love a 65 Safari Wagon. We had the same one in light blue.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Thats bad ass!

[@frankdenardo8684]

​@@halfwayhousegarage2959 Remember that TV show My Three Sons? Fred McMurray who played Steven Douglas drove a car like that.

[@67marlins]

It's on my bucket list....nice car.

[@grillsandaxlegrease3578]

Awesome find! Yes I run into that a LOT.. They lie and/or think they have some exotic thing.. And great channel. You should have a lot more views with all this material.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Thanks for the kind words! Im a little behind on content but i have lots of footage. Just snagged another cool car the other day. 1964 Olds 98. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching

[@bigbilltoady412]

I was about 8 years old when my dad bought his first brand new car. A 1960 Pontiac Catalina Safari wagon. Traded it in 1965 for a 65 Catalina Safari. I remember my dad gave me a ride to school that day when the 65 was brand new. When dad dropped me off my friend Jeff went " hot dog, a brand new 65!"

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Thats awesome! My grand parents had a 59 catalina safari wagon when my dad was young. Ive also got a 59 star chief

[@TheDodgeWhisperer]

dude that is so cool! great score!

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Im pretty damn stoked!

[@DuddiesAdventure]

Hell yeah! Awesome Score! You'll be able to haul a lot of White Claws in that rig...

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Hell yeah! Im excited

[@Ayaki6166]

I love Old school cars. My boyfriend as well. He loves vintage cars.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Hell yeah

[@paulsheehan5010]

In Canada a base full size Pontiac wagon was called a Laurentian, which was just a rebadged Chevy and not a wide tracking Catalina.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Correct

[@stevefarley510]

I'm an older guy and I remember those cars back in the day I'm pretty sure that's the original interior on your wagon

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

I think the seats are original but i dont think the door panels are.

[@TheDodgeWhisperer]

dude its totally ready for a trip to New Zealand... it is a boat after all

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Haha it will be soon. Definitely needs tires though

[@DblA90]

Awesome! Any updates?

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

I just got it legal last week. Ordered some red line diamond back tires for it last monday. Ive got a 4 barrel intake and a correct 1965 Pontiac Carter AFB for it to throw on it. Working on getting all the parts for a 4 speed swap I did find the correct dog dish caps for it as well. New videos coming soon

[@DblA90]

@@halfwayhousegarage2959 awesome list and would love to see a follow up video!

[@donaldhollums3278]

What a great find! My Dad had a 1966 Catalina Station Wagon. When I was much smaller and younger I was able to stand up in back and not bump my head on headliner. What’s next for your Wagon?

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Ive got a 1967 400 and a 4 speed planned later. For now, just a carter afb 4 barrel swap and some redline tires

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

New videos coming soon

[@bigbilltoady412]

WP. According to my book is a 250 horse 326 motor with manual transmission.

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Yes, something like that

[@karlkamplain]

Are you ready to sell?

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Almost

[@bonessixtyone]

That wagon is tits!

[@halfwayhousegarage2959]

Thanks!