In 1965 I bought a 1962 Grand Prix (same body/chassis as the Catalina) that had a 421 and a 4-speed. Drove it until I enlisted in 1968. Wish I still had it but to tell the truth, despite its ferocious, for the time, acceleration, they weren’t very good cars compared to today’s.
As a matter of fact, I’ll bet my Escalade would out accelerate it.
Still, cruising down Ocean Avenue in Carmel, trying to look cool with Lynn sitting in the other bucket, are memories to be treasured.
A body shop manager I knew in Iowa lifted the 421/4 speed and interior from a wrecked Grand Prix and put it in his Catalina wagon.
Very cool.