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
Odometer:
78,000
(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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1956 Pontiac Chieftan Station Wagon

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

Pontiac’s Chieftain is a model that ran between 1949 and 1958. It was Pontiac’s full-size car and the first post-war design to be produced by this famed American automaker. Sadly, since Pontiac is no more, classics like this 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Station Wagon are all the more desirable. This particular car will have no doubt been the regular conveyance of a family in its heyday, its spacious passenger cabin and accommodating trunk filled to capacity on multiple occasions. Now, the vehicle enjoys a second life as something of a restomod and awaits a new owner who will take it on new adventures.

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1956 Pontiac Chieftan Catalina Coupe

Current Ask
VERIFIED SELLER
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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1954 Pontiac Chieftan Sedan

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VERIFIED SELLER
SOLD

Post-War Pontiac designs were quite something to behold, and the Chieftain was their full-sized car from 1949 to 1958 that embodied everything about American motoring, right down to sheer size and road prominence. If you’re a fan of Fifties cars with those imposing, bulbous body styles, may we present this worthy 1954 Pontiac Chieftain Sedan for your considering. Having done just 62,176 miles, it’s in great condition inside and out, and awaits its next owner.

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1968 Pontiac GTO Restomod

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$64,999

The Pontiac GTO is widely credited with igniting the muscle car era, and this 1968 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe blends that legendary heritage with a host of carefully selected modern upgrades. Showing 40,094 miles on the odometer, this Mayfair Maize example retains the timeless styling cues that made the GTO an icon while benefiting from substantial improvements to its drivetrain, suspension, and braking systems. From its desirable hideaway headlights and Ram Air induction setup to its Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, this GTO offers a driving experience that is far more refined than when it left the factory. For enthusiasts seeking classic Pontiac muscle without sacrificing drivability, this thoughtfully upgraded example strikes an excellent balance between originality and performance.

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1965 Pontiac GTO

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$75,000

Few cars can claim to have started an entire automotive segment, but the Pontiac GTO did exactly that. Widely regarded as one of the original muscle cars, the GTO combined midsize proportions with big V8 power and quickly became a legend among American performance enthusiasts. This 1965 Pontiac GTO Hardtop Coupe shows 8,577 miles on the odometer, although true mileage is unknown. Finished in eye-catching Montero Red over a black vinyl interior, this iconic hardtop captures the spirit of the mid-1960s muscle car era. Equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and a powerful V8 under the hood, it delivers the kind of analog driving experience that has made classic GTOs highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

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1988 Pontiac Fiero GT

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$20,200

The Pontiac Fiero remains one of the most unique American sports cars of the 1980s, combining exotic-inspired styling with a lightweight mid-engine layout that set it apart from virtually everything else on the road. By 1988, Pontiac had refined the Fiero into its best and most desirable form, with improved suspension geometry and enhanced handling characteristics. This 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT shows 69,337 miles and presents in an eye-catching red exterior over a gray cloth interior. Equipped with the GT package’s distinctive fastback bodywork and benefiting from numerous maintenance-related upgrades, including fuel system components, ignition components, and exhaust improvements, this Fiero represents an excellent opportunity to own one of Pontiac’s most memorable performance cars from the final year of production.

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