1956 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina Coupe

316ci V8 | Tri Power Carburetor Setup | 2 Door Coupe

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22072631

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
P75633578
Lot Number:
22072631
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
78,000 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
489
Drive Type:
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Turquoise and white
Interior Color:
Black
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
South Carolina
  • 1958 MY Pontiac Chieftan Catalina Coupe
  • Rebuilt master cylinder reported
  • New radiator hoses reported
  • New carpets reported
  • New gaskets reported
  • Replaced fuel line reported

Overview of 1956 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina Coupe For Sale by Owner

Pontiac’s Chieftain line-up was the automaker’s full-size offering from 1949 to 1958 across three generations, and were their first post-war designs. These full-sized cars were offered in a dizzying array of body styles, including two and four door sedans, two door coupes, two door hardtops, convertibles and station wagons. There was a Catalina for everyone. Powered by stout V8 engines making moderate but reliable power, this was dependable American motoring at its best. However, this 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Coupe is a bit of a deviation from the norm as it’s got some tasteful upgrades and enhancements. With 78,000 miles, it’s got a lot of life left in it too.

Exterior and Interior

This second-generation 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Coupe is a two-door coupe as you may glean from the pictures, and it wears a very period-correct and eye-catching white and turquoise color scheme, with lovely art deco chrome strips running down the hood. Look closer and you will notice the upgraded headlamps, retro-style 15-inch American Racing wheels and overall hunkered-down stance. All chrome and badges are in place too, including the mascot atop the radio antenna. Step aboard the interior that is spacious enough for five occupants and you will notice that many knobs and switches wear dice – another quirky little detail on this car. The original gauges are there, but the steering wheel has been upgraded to a sportier, three-spoke unit. A plaque informs that the body was built by Fisher, which was a common practice in those days. The carpets are reportedly new as well, and the center console hosts a pair of cupholders too. Two speakers live on the rear parcel shelf for your tunes.

Engine

The second-generation Chieftain came with V8s that displaced between 4.7 and 5.7L and put out up to 227hp. However, this 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Coupe seems to pack an upgrade in the shape of an Offenhauser V8 engine with Tri-Power triple carburetor set-up feeding it air and fuel. Drive is sent to the rear wheels via an automatic transmission. The seller reports that the master cylinder has been rebuilt, and that there are new radiator hoses, gaskets and a replaced fuel line.

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Passenger side photo of 1956 Pontiac Chieftan

1956 Pontiac Chieftan Station Wagon

Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 1956 Pontiac Chieftan

1956 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina Coupe

Current Ask
SOLD

Pontiac’s Chieftain line-up was the automaker’s full-size offering from 1949 to 1958 across three generations, and were their first post-war designs. These full-sized cars were offered in a dizzying array of body styles, including two and four door sedans, two door coupes, two door hardtops, convertibles and station wagons. There was a Catalina for everyone. Powered by stout V8 engines making moderate but reliable power, this was dependable American motoring at its best. However, this 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Coupe is a bit of a deviation from the norm as it’s got some tasteful upgrades and enhancements. With 78,000 miles, it’s got a lot of life left in it too.

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Passenger side photo of 1954 Pontiac Chieftan

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