1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty

The 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty is a rare, factory-built drag racer featuring a 421 cubic inch (6.9L) V8, producing an underrated 405 horsepower (465+ hp actual) via dual-quad carburetors. With only 162–179 units produced, it utilized lightweight aluminum parts (hood, fenders, bumper) and a 4-speed manual to dominate early 1960s drag racing.

The 421 cu in Super Duty V8 featured forged internals, high-performance heads, and either dual-four-barrel carbs or a NASCAR-spec single four-barrel. To reduce weight, these models, known as "Lightweights," featured aluminum front fenders, bumpers, hood, and radiator support, shedding roughly 200 lbs compared to standard models.

Odometer reads 21,616 miles. No. 103 of 162 produced. Original sheet metal. Factory aluminum package including hood, front and rear bumpers, brackets, inner and outer fenders. Original matching numbers 421/405 HP V-8 engine. Original dual Carter 500 CFM 4-barrel carburetors. Aluminum intake. Forged aluminum pistons. Forged steel rods and crankshaft. Solid lifters. Cast iron headers. 2 1/4 inch cast aluminum exhaust. Factory T10 wide ratio 4-speed manual transmission. Factory 4.30 Saf-T-Track rear end. Saginaw manual steering. Hydraulic manual drum brakes.

Hagerty suggests a #1 Concours condition 1962 Pontiac Catalina Super Duty is trending around $131k. Rare and highly desirable, this example appears at Mecum.