1955 Pontiac Chieftain for sale $21,995
| 1955 Pontiac Chieftain $21,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $21,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
| Details: |
Fans of Pontiacs and American motoring history want to take note of this car. The 1955 Pontiacs like this Chieftain hardtop coupe had a new V8 and new styling that was a turning point for the company. So when you find a restored example that retains its nicely coordinated factory color comboand#44; a larger version of the revolutionary V8and#44; and its all at a value price... its time act quickly. The Chieftain was the entry-level Pontiac in 1955and#44; but it looks anything but basic. The unique front bumper design and iconic silver streak hood give this plenty of distinction without losing the all-American 50s style. Add in lots more trimand#44; a flashy hardtop profileand#44; and enough familiar DNA to make it a handsome alternative to the more common Chevy. You can tell there has been some investment that has gone into this significant Pontiac over the years. The turquoise is correct for this carand#44; and it has the kind of smoothness and shine that comes from a modern respray. Its also now joined by a terrific white that separates alone the trim line. The curvaceous sheetmetal remains in great shape with good gaps and doors that close with reassuring solidity. These Pontiacs were starting on their journey to becoming GMs performance brandand#44; and so this coupe hints at that with the addition of 15-inch Cragar SS wheels. One glance inside will convince you that someone really spent some time a few years ago coordinating the restoration on this coupe. The turquoise and white two-tone from the outside is masterfully continued on the interior. This combo looks fantastic on the button-top seatsand#44; which tells us a there was a serious investment here. The overall appearance matches quite nicely on the door panelsand#44; carpetingand#44; and dashand#44; for a true uniform appearance everyone loves at car shows. Pontiacs gauge package was one of the most handsome of the day with nice symmetry and a half-circle speedometer prominently mounted in the middle. The amount of the brightwork on the dash means upgrades like the AM/FM/cassette player and trio of auxiliary gauges do a fine job of blending in with this largely original interior. More of what makes this Pontiac great is under the hood. 1955 was the first year of the new OHV built by Pontiac for Pontiacand#44; and this powerplant was how the brand began to establish its reputation for providing performance in the GM lineup. But while the first version only displaced 287 cubic inchesand#44; this one celebrates the time when Pontiac got deeper into the horsepower wars with an enlarged Buick 455ci V8. There are a few signs that this is a later motorand#44; but most people peeking inside will find it hard to recognize the performance upgrade from just looking in the engine bay. After alland#44; the correct light blue block and all the gloss black components just look like the product of a careful and original restoration. But youll certainly feel and hear the upgrade thanks to the Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and rumble of the dual exhaust. Theres even power steering and a two-speed automatic transmission to make its easy to enjoy this vintage Pontiac to the fullest. Authenticand#44; powerfuland#44; and uncommon – youre looking at an exceptionally desirable vintage coupe at a very affordable price. Thats why you know you have to be quick to get this Chieftain home. Call today!!! |
| Analysis: | Poor Deal, 16.0% above market avg. What's this? |