- 1956 Model Year Pontiac Star Chief
- Black exterior with Flames
- Grey leather interior
- Power seats
- 316ci V8 engine
- Automatic Transmission
- Current owner reports numbers matching rear end, motor, and transmission - not documented
- Custom pinstripe
- Custom Vinyl Top with sun visor - removable
- Current owner reports original dash
- Aftermarket steering wheel
The 50s saw the birth of many great cars and in terms of luxury, there was heavy competition with manufacturers trying to offer the best in terms of post-war luxury and class. Pontiac’s answer to this whole ordeal was the release of the car we have today, the legendary Pontiac Star Chief. With a reported 78,000 miles on the clock, this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief sports custom looks and serves as one neat Sunday cruiser.
Exterior and Interior
The Star Chief marque is a name that sparked luxury and class amongst the Pontiac lineup during the 50s. Looking at this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief and it's fair to say that you won't find another that sports such a unique exterior. The exterior of this 50s classic is finished off in black and sports flames run across the car. The custom paint work also sees a Custom pinstripe and a custom vinyl top blending in well, the vinyl top sports a sun visor and is removable ensuring open top motoring for you and your passengers. This car rides low to the ground with a set of chrome hubcaps and thin white wall tires, Couple all this with the chrome exterior components that’s in good condition and you have yourself a car that boasts 50s custom styling in true fashion. The gray leather interior of this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief takes a more subtle approach and features a neat blend of factory features and tasteful upgrades. Once comfy in those grey leather seats you are treated to the sight of the car's reported original dashboard that sports an aftermarket steering wheel. The seats are also reported to be powered to suit your preferred driving position.
Engine
The second generation Pontiac Star Chief saw a change-up in the engine department, the straight 8 engine was swapped out for a V8 format. This 1956 Pontiac Star Chief sports a 316ci V8 powertrain that was only available with the 56 model year of the Star Chief. Looking at the engine bay and you would note that there is never an absence of color on this car with the engine finished off in a lovely teal color. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through a 3-speed automatic gearbox. The current owner reports that the car’s motor, transmission, and rear end are numbers matching but not documented.
Pontiac’s Star Chief was a full-size offering available between 1947 and 1966, across six generations. It represented the top trim level for the Chieftain model, and as such, sat at the upper echelons of Pontiac’s hierarchy. Today’s 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safary 2-Door Wagon Restomod is a bit different, though. It’s a restomod with some neat upgrades and makes for a fine classic daily driver. With over 120,000 miles on the clock, this car has been around quite a bit, but it’s not tired at all. Rather, this Riverside-based Pontiac is ready for even more action if you please. It’s got a 347ci V8 with FiTech Go Tri-Power electronic fuel injection, an aftermarket audio system and even air conditioning!
Pontiac, one of those great American brands that is no more, is something of a legend. Between 1926 and 2010, they’ve given us plenty of great nameplates, some truly awesome muscle cars, potent pony cars and flamboyant full-size sedans. One of their key offerings in that last segment between 1954 and 1966 was the Star Chief. This was initially a top trim package for the Chieftain model before becoming a separate model. Finding a Star Chief isn’t easy because these vehicles were never intended to be collectibles. That’s despite over 203,000 being made in 1955, the year from which this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief hails. So if you wish to own this vehicle, you’d better act fast as it’s in great condition. It’s currently domiciled in Lake Elsinore, California, if you’re interested to go check it out.
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