The 1972 Pontiac Catalina represented the fifth generation (1971 through 1976 models) of a nameplate that started out as a trim option on various Pontiac models from 1950 to 1958. Getting its name from the island located off the coast of southern California, the Catalina replaced the Chieftan and Super Chief models in 1959. It went on to become a full-size muscle car by 1965, before making the transition to the least expensive, but still well-equipped full-size Pontiac in
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