18, I Love Lucy's 1955 Pontiac", "1957 Pontiac Star Chief Technical Specifications and data. The entire Pontiac lineup was selected as Motor Trend's Car of the Year for 1965, the third time Pontiac received this recognition. Pontiac Star Chief - Wikipedia But really, we think this is stunner because the classic details are so correct, right down to the amber Indian head hood ornament tha. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Todd Fitch Pontiac's sporty two-door wagon hit the show rooms in 1955, General Motors' practical application of 1954's well-received Corvette Nomad show car. In. The Sunbird was replaced with the (still J-body) Sunfire in 1995. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. Thanks to Roger for this tip! 1957 Pontiac Tri-Power air cleaner now on Ebay: https://pages.ebay.com/together/. Embedded marketing in the television series Knight Rider was successful. Canadian cars had Canadian oak in the bodies, not peach wood like the U.S. cars. As a result of Pontiac's rising sales, versus Oakland's declining sales, Pontiac became the only companion marque to survive its parent, with Oakland ceasing production in 1932. [2] The Series 6-27 sold 39,000 units within six months of its appearance at the 1926 New York Auto Salon, hitting 76,742 in 12 months. On December 2, 2008, General Motors announced that it was considering eliminating numerous brands, including Pontiac, in order to appease Congress in hope of receiving a $25 billion loan. If you don't win, the pre-authorization will be released. The 1999 model year saw the replacement of the Trans Sport with the larger Montana minivan. Dealership Showcased. At the beginning of the Star Chief's production run, the model represented the top of the Pontiac line. . One holdout to this industry-wide slide was the Super Duty 455 engine of 19731974. The 4-door sedan version was available in Canada as the Pursuit throughout the model run. The 'Iron Duke' engine would later go into many GM and non-GM automobiles into the early 1990s. After the Second World War, the Pontiac brand continued to be very popular, and the product line was further harmonized with the Canadian Chevrolet products. The seller mentions that this Pontiac has every option that was available in 1957 except for A/C, power windows, and a power actuated seat. And. Pontiac engineer Clayton Leach designed the stamped steel valvetrain rocker arm, a simplified and reliable alternative to a bearing-equipped rocker. Pontiacs introduction included anti-lock brakes, GM's Quad-4 engine, airbags, and composite materials. Towards the end of the decade, many rumors began spreading that Pontiac would become completely reliant on RWD. The similarity of the engines (except for the 301 & 265 versions) makes rebuilding these engines relatively easier. Pontiac (automobile) - Wikipedia From the seller's description:This is a great looking and driving Pontiac. From their inception in the 1950s until the early 1970s, Pontiac engines were known for their performance. The Bonneville ended production in 2005 after nearly 50 years of production. The coupe version of the Grand Prix was also discontinued. The 1961 models were restyled. The new Grand Prix was such a sales success in 1969 as dealers moved 112,000 units - more than four times the number of Grand Prixs sold in 1968. Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. For 1963, the Grand Prix received the same styling changes as other full-sized Pontiacs such as vertical headlights and new body lines with a squared-off roofline with a concave rear window, along with less chrome. 49,500 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. Pretty sure that air cleaner would have been oil bath but a great looking wagon. The 301 had a 4-inch (100mm) bore and 3-inch (76mm) stroke, identical to the Chevrolet small-block engine and Ford Boss 302 engine. The remainder of the 1970s and the early 1980s saw the continued rise of luxury, safety, and economy as the key selling points in Pontiac products. 1 Road Car". It was powered by either a 3.4 L V6 with 160hp (119kW; 162PS), or in Trans Am guise a 275hp (205kW; 279PS) LT-1, a 350cuin (5.7L) V8, and could be backed by a T-56 six-speed manual. In 1981, the full-size Bonneville was discontinued, and the name was reassigned to the "A" body intermediate platform. This car is c . Only a handful of the 1,894 produced have survivedThe seller further adds that this Safari is rust free and was recently repainted in its two-tone scheme of Inca Metallic Blue with a white roof. GM had planned to launch a Pontiac version of the Corvair (dubbed "Polaris"), but Bunkie Knudsenwhose niece had been seriously injured in a Corvair crashsuccessfully argued against the idea. The first significantly different model was the "224", introduced in 1937 with a Canadian-built 224cuin (3.7L) version of the then-new Chevrolet straight-six. Tentative plans to build a Pontiac version of the Corvair were scrapped when the more conventional Chevy II was introduced in late-1961. Rather than minimizing the side bumper, Pontiac designers put two troughs going along the length. Free shipping. The seller does suggest that this is the car, If you are looking for a car that is out of the ordinary with nothing left to do but enjoy.Might you be that new owner? Pontiac also had a square-bore 4-barrel at the time, but this was rated at lower horepower than the Tri-Power. Pontiac New Series 6-28 8240 2-door Sedan 1928, Pontiac Big Six Series 6-29 8930 4-Door Landaulette 1929, Pontiac Series 603 34318 Convertible Coup 1934, Pontiac De Luxe Series 26 2611 2-door Touring Coach 1937, Pontiac De Luxe Series 26 2611 2-door Touring Sedan 1938, This article is about the automobile brand. [37] On April 27, 2009, GM announced that Pontiac would be dropped and that all of its remaining models would be phased out by the end of 2010. In addition to speeding up decisions on Saturn, Saab, and Hummer, GM would be left with four brandsChevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac. This 1953 Pontiac Chief. After 1940 the 239cuin (3.9L) Pontiac Flathead Six was used, but otherwise, the cars shared chassis and body parts with the Chevrolets as a measure to reduce the cost of production for the relatively small Canadian market. The seller goes to lengths to reference the headrests which are original equipment, a safety requirement not mandated by law until twelve years later. 3. 1968 introduced the Endura 'rubber' front bumper on the GTO, the precursor to modern cars' integrated bumpers, and the first of a series of "Ram Air" engines, which featured the induction of cold air to the carburetor for more power. For 1963, Pontiac replaced it with a new "326" that was actually 336cuin (5.5L) V8 with a bore of 3.78 and stroke of 3.75 (same stroke as the 389). 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Wagon - Mecum Auctions Produced from 1977 through 1981, these engines had the distinction of being the last V8s produced by Pontiac; GM merged its various brands' engines into one collectively shared group in 1980, entitled General Motors Powertrain. That's really the best way to describe this 2 door wagon, but when we saw the seller's asking price we started to wonder if it was that awesome. This was a novel, but unsuccessful approach. An optional Buick 215cuin (3.5L) V8, was not popular when it was available for 1961 and 1962 in the Tempest. In spite of a GM unwritten edict against engines larger than 330cuin (5.4L) in intermediate cars, DeLorean (with support from Jim Wangers from Pontiac's ad agency), came up with the idea to offer the GTO as an option package that included a 389cuin (6.4L) engine rated at 325 or 348hp (242 or 260kW; 330 or 353PS). (One of the few advantages of getting old ; I experienced in person much of the early automotive advances. The eight-cylinder had a 122-inch (3,099mm) wheelbase, while the six-cylinder had a 117-inch (2,972mm) wheelbase. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Pro Touring Wagon, 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Transcontinental, 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon, 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Sport Wagon, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari 'Dual Quad'. 1958 Pontiac Star Chief. This engine was built to give buyers a V8 sedan option until the all-new G8 arrived in 2008. Backing up the engine is a Hydramatic, automatic transmission. Introduced in 1982, the wedge-shaped Firebird was the first major redesign of the pony car since 1970. Impressive find! SPONSORED . This was accomplished two ways, mechanically for the manual transmission models, and via a vacuum switch on the automatics. Besides the logo, another identifying feature of Pontiacs was their "Silver Streaks"one or more narrow strips of stainless steel which extended from the grille down the center of the hood. The engine was the pinnacle of Pontiac engine development and was a strong performer that included a few race-specific features, such as provisions for dry-sump oiling. 3) , model year 1957 . It was later announced that the G8 may not see a second generation. Very nice cruiser for all your cruise night events, local car shows, or just drive for fun!Details/Features: 347ci "Strato-Streak" V8 Engine. The instrument panel has been refinished in the same Inca Metallic Blue hue as the exterior and that greatly assists with overall continuity well have to assume all of the gauges and lights operate as expected. The two-spoke steering wheel has a chrome horn ring and frames a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. This single model line continued until 1954 when the Star Chief was added. For 1993, the Bonneville added a new option package (H4U) called the Sport Luxury Edition (SLE), which was available on the SE model. The eight produced 127hp (95kW) in the Star Chief, five more than when fitted to other Pontiacs. The motor is claimed to have only experienced 2,200 miles since it was rebuilt. I think Chrysler only has that from the 1950s and down though, I tried years ago on my 68 with no luck . The GTP's new 3.8 L supercharged V6 now made 260 horsepower (190kW), up 20 from the previous generation. While the GM car was fully tested, the Pontiac concept was not. [2], 1932 was the first year for the Pontiac Series 302 V8. ], In addition in the late-1960s, GM directed their GM and Pontiac divisions to develop concept mini-cars called commuter cars for urban drivers. The GTOs and Firebirds received the Ram Air option, the GTO saw the addition of the "Judge" performance/appearance package, and the Firebird also got the "Trans Am" package. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. This car is in beautiful condition and is the kind of build I always admire!! [4], Along with an all-new body, the straight-eight was superseded by the new Strato Streak V-8 power in 1955. Although originally conceived as a 303cuin (5.0L) model to compete in the Trans Am racing series, in a cost-saving move the Pontiac Trans Am debuted with the standard 400cuin (6.6L) engines. Built on the GM B-body platform, the Chieftain featured different styling from the Streamliner. IMO youre doing mankind a favour by showing it! Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. For 1969, Pontiac moved the Grand Prix from the full-sized lineup into a G-body model of its own based on the A-body intermediate four-door modified from 116in (2,946.4mm) to 118in (2,997.2mm) wheelbase chassis, but with different styling and long hood/short deck proportions to compete in the intermediate-sized personal luxury car segment. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. . One long-familiar styling element was the split-grille design which was introduced in 1959 to complement the make's new "wide track" stance. The power tailgate, the first in station wagon history, ultimately supplanted the manual tailgate, which required marked effort to lift from storage. Not surprisingly, Pontiac was out of the two-door wagon business the following year. Also in 1973, the new Super Duty 455 engine ("Super Duty" harkening back to Pontiac's Racing Engines) was introduced. It is beautiful! These also were the basis for the Tri-Power setups on the engines. 1963 V8 Ford Falcon Futura. In 1956, when Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen became general manager of Pontiac, alongside new heads of engineering, E. M. Estes and John DeLorean, Knudsen began reworking the brand's image. A four-cylinder engine was also introduced in the Tempest model line. For 1957, Pontiac used the Safari moniker on all of its wagons, but sales of the two-door models were dismal. From 2004 onwards, new Pontiacs had cleaner, more premium styling, but retained the traditional split grille. This full-size model featured aerodynamic styling, large expanses of curved glass, front-wheel drive, and the 3800 Series I V6 as standard equipment. Bonneville taillights and the three chrome stars on each side continued to distinguish the car from the Catalina. Fresh Turbo 400 transmission . This coincided with major body styling changes across all models that introduced increased glass area, twin V-shaped fins, and lower hood profiles. A convertible body style was reintroduced after nine years. 1953 Pontiac Chieftain. In 1954, Pontiac also introduced air conditioning with all the components under the hood, a first for the price range. The first model made its debut as the Oakland Four from 1909 until it was replaced by the Oakland Six in 1916. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari full range specs This year, Pontiac engineers stroked the engine out to 347 cubic inches, with power ratings for the Star Chief being 227, 252, 244, 270, and 290 hp (the first of Pontiac's . the engine received a crankshaft designed for four cylinders, but this did not completely solve its balance issues. The Chieftain models had a 122-inch wheelbase while the star Chief models were larger at 124 inches. Pontiac used Carter 1-barrel carburetors for many years but, by the time of the second generation, the V8 engines had switched mostly to 2-barrel offerings. If you win the auction, your card will be charged for the service fee and you pay the seller directly for the vehicle. Pontiac added the drive-by-wire 400 HP LS2 V8 for the 2005 and 2006 model years at no additional cost. And therein lies the usual conundrum, what to do with it? It wasnt on the Chevys of the period, so I think numbers matching might be an overstatement . In January of 1957, the Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Transcontinental was introduced, with the Safari name utilized for the wagon body style, and Transcontinental name applied to four-doors. The 1962 Jeep Tornado engine was the first post-World War II U.S.-designed mass-produced OHC engine while the Pontiac OHC I6 was available in popular-priced domestic cars. It was first offered as a Notchback, with a Hatchback body style added in 1977. Producing two entirely separate engine series would have increased costs, so the 261cuin (4.3L) Chevrolet straight-six replaced the Pontiac Flathead Six, and the new 265cuin (4.3L) Chevrolet V8 replaced the old Pontiac straight-eight. While the 1953 and 1954 models were heavily reworked versions of the 1949-52 Chieftain models, they were engineered for the V8 engine that was supposed to be introduced on the 1953 models, but the Buick division complained to GM's management that the introduction might take sales away because Buick was introducing the new nailhead V8 in 1953. Introduced as a companion make for GM's more expensive line of Oakland automobiles,[3] Pontiac overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent brand entirely by 1933. This year saw the new Bonneville kick the Star Chief from the top perch on the totem pole. It was first used in the 1977 Astre, replacing Astre's aluminum-block 140cuin (2.3L) Vega engine. The 1990 model year saw the launch of Pontiac's first minivan and light truck, the Trans Sport. Hey local_sheriff, that traffic viewer prism whatever you meant by that was a device enabling the driver to easily see the traffic signal light that the outside sunvisor was blocking. For 1964, the Tempest and LeMans' transaxle design was dropped and the cars were redesigned under GM's new A-body platform - frame cars with a conventional front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout. 1957 Pontiac Super Chief Safari Station Wagon all versions. It may be incorrect as well but it looks right at home. The models they produced were largely the same as their US-built counterparts. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Sport Wagon - Bonhams 1975 would also be the end of Pontiac convertibles for the next decade. Just love to learn something new about old! Everything burst into flames. This year also saw DeLorean leaving the post of general manager to accept a similar position at GM's Chevrolet division. [3] Power the first year came from Pontiac's venerable straight eight engine, with the six-cylinder not available. The following year, another former buggy company executive, William C. Durant, founded General Motors in Flint, Michigan, as a holding company for the Buick Motor Company. [3] Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. For the 1977 model year, the full-sized Pontiacs received the same "downsizing" as GM's other "B" body cars. The cabin features front and rear bench seats reupholstered in red and ivory vinyl joined by color-coordinated door panels.
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