Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Gates Engine Coolant Bypass Hose for 1955-1958 Pontiac Star Chief 5.2L 5.7L ol at the best online prices at eBay! Author says its too nice to be driven Id say DRIVE IT for heavens sake, but with care! Find 1957 Chevrolet Wagons for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. This gave sedan buyers of modest means a larger choice than Catalina for only slightly more money, and gave upscale coupe buyers a lighter, sprightlier alternative to the big Bonneville. The power tailgate, the first in station wagon history, ultimately supplanted the manual tailgate, which required marked effort to lift from storage. Pontiac: Star Chief: Custom Safari Wagon 4-Door: 6.1L 370Cu. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. New distributor and plug wires . . Martin, TN 5 years at cars.com. The GTO was also initially powered by the 350 HP LS-1 V8 in its first model year. Displacement ranged from 287 to 455cuin (4.7 to 7.5L). Note the traffic viewer prism on its dash as it was part of the outer visor package. Acadians were sold alongside the rest of the Pontiac lineup at Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealerships until 1971. Catalina models included a two-door hardtop, two-door sedan, four-door sedan, and four-door hardtop as well as two station wagons, a six-passenger with two rows of seats, and a nine-passenger version with a rear-facing third row. The TransAm received the LS-1 motor which produced 305hp (227kW; 309PS). This package included leather bucket seats, a specific grille, side trim, exhaust, dash trim, lace-styled alloy wheels, as well as a rear spoiler, sport handling suspension systems, and anti-lock brakes. 1949 Packard Super Deluxe Eight LWB Sedan16 hours$700Bid Now, 1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged3 days$2,000Bid Now, 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible3 days$1,550Bid Now. 1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom 4-door sedan Golden Jubilee Edition, "Directory Index: Pontiac/1954 Pontiac/album", "Top 50 TV Cars Of All Time: No. . Prices listed for the Star Chief averaged at US$2,594 ($26,240 in 2021 dollars [5]) and 203,404 were recorded to have been manufactured in 1955. 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 . It was named after the famous Odawa chief, who had also given his name to the city of Pontiac, Michigan, where the car was produced. 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). An unusual feature of the "torpedo"-bodied exhibition car was that, with the push of a button, the front half of the body would open showing the engine and the car's front seat interior.[17]. The 1956 Oldsmobile J-2 tri-Powers were equipped with a dual oil bath, (Batwing) Air cleaner. [3], The engine was updated from the 347cuin (5.7L) unit used in 1957 to a slightly bored out 370cuin (6.1L) version. gasoline red automatic. The design almost eliminated the large floor "hump" common to front-engined, rear-drive cars. When I first gazed upon this listing, I was struck by this Pontiacs lines, they are beautiful but unknown to me. A new sub-model, the SSEi, was introduced in 1992 carrying all standard equipment from the SSE model, plus the 205hp supercharged 3800 V6. Knudsen directed that the Pontiacs received a completely reworked chassis, body, and interior styling. The Fiero was partially responsible for Pontiac seeing its first increase in sales in four years. (Star Chief Custom, Series 27, Series 28, Catalina, Bonneville Convertible)", "Directory Index: Pontiac/1962_Pontiac/album", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pontiac_Star_Chief&oldid=1147553644, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 18:17. [29] The G8 GXP was the most powerful production car Pontiac had ever built and is regarded as the best driver's car ever to wear the Pontiac badge. Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. In 1998 the Firebird was updated. The Pontiac Star Chief was built in six generations: 1st Gen (1954), 2nd Gen (1955-1957), 3rd Gen (1958), 4th Gen (1959-1960), 5th Gen (1961-1964), and 6th Gen (1965 . ], In addition in the late-1960s, GM directed their GM and Pontiac divisions to develop concept mini-cars called commuter cars for urban drivers. Bumpers with this appearance were found on nearly all Pontiacs until the arrival of the G6. One holdout to this industry-wide slide was the Super Duty 455 engine of 19731974. 2004 saw the reintroduction of the Pontiac GTO (based on the Australian-developed Holden Monaro). 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 151 cubic inch I4 and the 301cuin (4.9L) V8 were the last two engines designed solely by Pontiac. It was based and shared parts with the 389, but an altered, reduced bore. Full-sized cars and intermediates reverted from vertical to horizontal headlights while the 2+2 was dropped from the lineup. Tinted glass . This is a beautiful car , but when I see something like this I always wonder if the person who did the restoration added all the options, or did it come that way from the factory ? The Canadian equivalent to the Star Chief was called Laurentian. For the first time since 1970, Pontiac was the number three domestic car maker in America. Horsepower was rated at 85hp (63kW; 86PS) @3200 RPM using three main bearings, solid valve lifters and a Marvel one-barrel carburetor. Only eight-cylinder engines were offered in 1933 and 1934, displacing 223.4cuin (3.7L) rated at 77hp (57kW; 78PS). The GTP's new 3.8 L supercharged V6 now made 260 horsepower (190kW), up 20 from the previous generation. [10] Franchise agreements for Pontiac dealers expired on October 31, 2010, leaving GM to focus on its four remaining North American brands: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, and GMC. P757H55759. This year also saw DeLorean leaving the post of general manager to accept a similar position at GM's Chevrolet division. Not just the air cleaner. The term "Spread-bore" signifies the difference in sizes between the primaries and secondaries, using smaller primaries paired with larger secondaries for increased airflow at wider throttle with fuel delivery changes akin to the two-plus-four benefit of Tri-Power but with a single carburetor. This two-door Safari wagon is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean Michigan title. This later feature originated with the 1963 Grand Prix, and although the 1962 Grand Prix also had rear grillework, the taillight lenses were not behind it. [3] Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. [19], The prewar through the early 1950s Pontiacs were not powerful as they featured the heavy and long Pontiac straight-8 engine, which was less expensive to produce than the increasingly popular V8s. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated [Engine Coolant Temperature Sender] ; ; . 2. When the mid-sized Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced in 1964 it was sold in Canada as the Acadian Beaumont ('Beaumont' was formerly the top-level trim of Chevy II-based Acadian), and in 1966 Beaumont became its own marque. The Tri carburetor deletion came from the 14th floor of GM banning multiple carburetions and was headed by GM president Ed Cole. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. 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 Ventura was introduced, and a more luxurious hardtop coupe with the four-door hardtop built on the shorter 122-inch (3,100mm) wheelbase platform, thus positioned between the Catalina and Star Chief models. 15 results per page. The biggest one is a 1000-watt sound system, enabling you to jam out in modern ways to your favorite tunes while cruising in this Pontiac. The firewall-mounted data tag provides the following information: Congratulations! [2] The 1932 V8 had an oversquare bore and stroke of 3.4375in (87.3mm) x 3.375in (85.7mm) displacing 251cuin (4.1L) with a compression ratio of 5.2:1. Contact us SPECIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Rare Star Chief Wagon with factory air conditioning V-8 engine Automatic transmission Factory Black car Black/White interior AM radio In-dash clock Continental kit Chrome bumpers Wide Whitewall tires PHOTOS 18, I Love Lucy's 1955 Pontiac", "1957 Pontiac Star Chief Technical Specifications and data. 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. [1], When the storyline of I Love Lucy pointed towards a Hollywood setting in the 1954-1955 season, the characters drove (in episode 110, "California Here We Come") to the West Coast in a red on white 1955 Star Chief convertible, that in the previous episode "Lucy Learns to Drive" was "bumped together" with a 1922 Cadillac Type V-63. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners. The 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari. [2], 1932 was the first year for the Pontiac Series 302 V8. The Chieftain models had a 122-inch wheelbase while the star Chief models were larger at 124 inches. A mini-van? Wire-spoked wheel covers returned for the first time since the 1930s. Pontiac, under the leadership of Bunkie Knudsen, was beginning its quest to become America's favorite performance car. Ventura. 1953 Pontiac Chieftain. Become a member to add images to your comments. Looks stock on the outside but under the hood is all business!! The Safari was added to the Pontiac mix mid-year, perhaps as a way for GM to justify the tooling for the Nomad. Pontiacs were built in Canada by Canadians in GM Canada with Canadian raw materials beginning in 1926, with factories in Oshawa, Ontario, and Regina, Saskatchewan. [3], In 1959, when the Bonneville gained a full range of body styles, the Star Chief was limited to sedans and hardtops, while the Bonneville and the new Catalina models received the lion's share of Pontiac's attention in the marketplace. The air cleaner is the same as the large round one with dual snorkels that was utilized in later years. A Native American headdress was used as a logo until 1956. [3], For 1962, Pontiac offered a 421cuin (7L) Super Duty V8 with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 405hp (302kW), as a US$2,250 option as the base Star Chief listed at US$3,097 ($27,744 in 2021 dollars [5]). The car's body and suspension were also changed to be lower, longer, and wider. The Ram Air V option was not popular. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Transcontinental all versions. 1955-1957 Pontiac Full-Size 4th generation (Chieftain, Star Chief, Super Chief, Bonneville) all versions catalogue Other 1957 body shapes and variants of this base model: The following versions and sub-models of Pontiac Star Chief Safari were available in 1957 (5 versions, see below for more details): Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari (man. The 2003 Vibe arrived in spring 2002, a Toyota-based compact wagon built at the NUMMI joint-venture plant. Although it was not directly replaced, the RWD G8 introduced for the 2008 model year did fill some of the market voids. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 56k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. Sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by GM, in the hierarchy of GM's five divisions, it was slotted above Chevrolet, but below Oldsmobile, Buick, and Cadillac. The 455cuin (7.5L) V8 was the largest and available in most Pontiacs except in the compact-size cars. The first Bonneville was also introduced. James MacDonald left the post of general manager to be replaced by Martin J. Caserio in late 1972. 1957 Pontiac Safari Blue, Automatic $39,500 63134, Saint Louis, Pottawatomie County, OK 1957 309 Miles 2 doors This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari wagon was given a complete body-off restoration in 2012 and is powered by a 347ci V8 with a tri-power. In. The Bonneville introduced the GXP trim level to replace the SSEi. (Ive owned both) The most important of these is the GTO. At the end of the 1991 model year, the 6000 was discontinued in favor of the newly expanded Grand Prix lineup and the new Trans Sport minivan, which replaced the 6000 station wagon. . Safari station wagon production ended in 1989, the last V8-powered full-sized, rear-wheel drive Pontiac until the 2009 G8. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. While no longer Pontiac's prestige model, the Star Chief remained a well-appointed car, and the division's finest four door hardtops and sedans. 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. [2] The Star Chief was available in Deluxe and pricier Custom trim, with the top trim level hardtop called the Catalina. And @ Tom Bell great work locating that air cleaner/ carb/ intake package. The Parisienne sold in profitable numbers and this car continued in production until 1986 for the sedan, and 1989 for the Safari station wagon. Importing the Tempest into Canada from the United States was not a viable option as the duties that would have had to have been paid would have substantially increased the price of what was supposed to be the least-expensive Pontiac. GM developed a gasoline-electric drive hybrid, the XP-833, and the Pontiac X-4, a rear-wheel drive mid-engine car that was powered by a radical X-shaped aircraft type air-cooled two-stroke radial engine where the standard crankshaft was replaced by a unit called a Scotch yoke. The 1959s featured a 5-inch (127mm) wider track. (One of the few advantages of getting old ; I experienced in person much of the early automotive advances. The body was considerably longer and lower, and featured a new honeycomb grille design and twin headlamps. There were 13 sold in the last 5 years. Free shipping. In 1957, the high performance Star Chief Custom Bonneville was introduced as part of its divisional head's push to raise the marque out of the doldrums. 149,631. All three put into production new technology pushed by John DeLorean, on which GM had been working for several years prior, but the Tempest was by far the most radical. With all the options its supposed to have I wouldve had a/c, power windows and power seats higher up on my option list. The Beaumont-badged Chevelles were in production in Canada until 1969. [3] In spite of the new bodywork, sales of the 1958 Star Chief dropped precipitously; down by around 60% while Pontiac's overall sales dropped by more than a third. 20 inch rear 18 inch front Boyd Coddington wheels . Somewhere along the line, the Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Star Chief escaped my attention. The response was that more than half of the 1963 Tempests and LeMans (separate lines for that one year only) were ordered with the V8. These new chassis allowed for reduced weight and smaller body sizes. The silver streaks running down the hood were dropped for the new "Star Flight" design. Pete Estes now became general manager of Pontiac and DeLorean was promoted to Pontiac chief engineer. Catalina was also 7in (178mm) shorter than Bonneville and Star Chief and weighed 100200lb (4591kg) less than its long-wheelbase counterparts. The next year, 1928, it became the top-selling six-cylinder car in the U.S., as well as ranking seventh in overall sales. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. A four-cylinder engine was also introduced in the Tempest model line. GM soon bought other automakers, including Oldsmobile and Cadillac. Pontiac Super Chief (Australia) Model years: 1955-1957: Body and chassis; Body style: 2-door sedan 4-door sedan 2-door hardtop 4-door hardtop 2-door station wagon 4-door station wagon: Layout: FR layout: Platform: GM A platform: Related: Chevrolet 210 Chevrolet Bel Air Pontiac Safari: Powertrain; Engine: 1955: 287.2 cu in (4.7 L) V8 All 1958 models featured ball joint front suspension replacing the previous kingpin design. Embedded marketing in the television series Knight Rider was successful. Located in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada is this 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Star Chief station wagon and it is available here on craigslist for $53,500. For the 18th-century Odawa leader, see, one of the closest finishes in NASCAR history, CanadaUnited States Free Trade Agreement, "An Illustrated History Of Pontiac: Part I 1926 To 1970", "Fitzpatrick and Kaufman's 10 best Pontiac ads", "The New Pontiac Bonneville (advertisement)", "The Last Pontiac Ever Built Ended Up In A Museum. For the 1977 model year, the full-sized Pontiacs received the same "downsizing" as GM's other "B" body cars. 1958 was also the year the "Silver Streak" styling feature was no longer offered, which was first used in 1933. The transmission was a Jetaway 4 speed automatic. Starting with the 1959 models, marketing was focused on selling the lifestyle that the car's ownership promised rather than the car itself. This feature also made it possible for Pontiac to develop the modern muscle car, by the relatively simple process of placing its second largest-displacement engine, the 389cuin (6.4L) into its mid-size car, the Le Mans, making the Pontiac LeMans GTO. From their inception in the 1950s until the early 1970s, Pontiac engines were known for their performance. Power brakes, power steering . In 1935, Pontiac shared the "torpedo" body appearance with the LaSalle and the Cadillac Series 60, just prior to its being used by Chevrolet, earning some media attention for the marque. Nice rare car. For 1956 the design was lightly revised, with heavier looking bumpers and a vertical slash on the front door above the swage line. This full-size model featured aerodynamic styling, large expanses of curved glass, front-wheel drive, and the 3800 Series I V6 as standard equipment. Many noted the G8 as the poor man's BMW M5, due to its similar performance at a much cheaper price. Padded vinyl roofs were options on almost every model. 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'. You are not connected to real-time updates. I dont know about GM, but Chrysler has a department that, for a fee and proof that you own the car, will print the build sheet for your car from microfilm. For 1966, the car was renamed the Star Chief Executive as the first step towards retiring the name, which by the mid-1960s had become dated. 18,000 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 18000 US$. Not cheap, but it looks like all the hard work on it is mostly done and think of the fun you could have at big Pontiac meets as everyone flocks PAST all the restored GTO Judges, Firebirds, (and any other muscle cars I might have missed) etc. Estes agreed to share in the cost and allow Pontiac to have a one-year exclusivity on this new car; the next year Chevy would follow with its version which was called Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 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. Sold-1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Sport Wagon with Tri-Power 347 Price Guide To find the value of a specific car, Hemmings offers a valuation service. After sitting in a barn for years, this . Not surprisingly, Pontiac was out of the two-door wagon business the following year. This year saw the new Bonneville kick the Star Chief from the top perch on the totem pole. Hr hit power lines, then our car. The eight-cylinder had a 122-inch (3,099mm) wheelbase, while the six-cylinder had a 117-inch (2,972mm) wheelbase. Everything burst into flames. A new compact Tempest was introduced for the 1961 model year. Somehow that plan seemed to work on a station wagon. The Chieftain line was introduced to replace the Torpedo. Why cant suburbanites have a little motoring excitement too, right? It featured a supercharged 3.8 L V6 rated at 240hp (179kW; 243PS) and 280lbft (380Nm) of torque. Super Deluxe: 6.1L 370Cu. Impressive find! Features include power-assisted steering and brakes, 15 steel wheels, Coker Classic whitewall tires, a carpeted cargo area, an analog clock, and a Deluxe push-button AM radio. i have seen this car in person,all i can say is Wow its stunning! Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon. View Listing View Inventory. The similarly styled Chevrolet still used the "X" frame from the early 1960s. And therein lies the usual conundrum, what to do with it? [24] In an industry first, plastic grilles were used on several models. This provided close to a 50/50 front-rear weight distribution that improved handling as well as incorporated four-wheel independent suspension. The interiors of these cars more closely resembled the equivalent Chevrolets than the Canadian market cars did, as the Chevys had already been designed for right-hand drive. In 1909, Oakland became part of GM. By 1955, the U.S. and Canadian Pontiac lines had diverged almost completely, with the US models positioned as "mid-market" cars available exclusively with the new 287cuin (4.7L) Pontiac V8, while in Canada the brand was still positioned as an entry-level marque. 1 of 1,294! 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. The Polaris design apparently made it to full-scale clay before it was canceled. This car, is in fact, a rare bird but it seems more fitting for a collection or a museum than it does for private, occasional use; its just too nice to drive. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Disclosure: This site may receive compensation when you click on some links and make purchases. When we came across this 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari 2 door on the Los Angeles Craigslist one word came to mind, "Awesome". For 1975, Pontiac introduced the new sub-compact Astre, a version of the Chevrolet Vega. Or subscribe without commenting. [7], The Safari was not quite part of the Star Chief line, as it sat on the shorter Chieftain 122in (3,100mm) wheelbase. When the compact Chevrolet Corvair and Pontiac Tempest were introduced in 1960 the Corvair was built in Canada, but the Tempest was not. In 1968, our family, 4 kids and mom and dad, were driving in our wagon lime this one. Driven 850 miles Contact JD at 405-408-6545. 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. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief 69,000 mi V8 5.5L $ 59,900 or $743/mo 1957 Pontiac super chief this car features a 347 engine and an automatic transmission. The Star Chief continued to be available only with four doors through the end of production. The 1996 model year was the last year for the fifth-generation Grand Prix. 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. But testing comparisons to the OHV Oldsmobile V8 revealed the L-head could not compete performance-wise. It would also be Pontiac's final year in NASCAR. In very good condition. https://barnfinds.com/family-hauler-1957-pontiac-safari-transcontinental/. Officially called a Pontiac Star Chief Safari "Transcontinental," this was the top of the Pontiac wagon for 1957. fyi the original air cleaner will not fit with the upgraded windshield wiper motor so he opted for safety over originalitygood choice. In 2008, the Grand Prix ended production, and the launch of the Australian-built RWD G8 commenced. The entire Pontiac lineup was selected as Motor Trend's Car of the Year for 1965, the third time Pontiac received this recognition. Although GM officially ended factory support for all racing activities across all of its brands in January 1963, Pontiac continued making larger engines with more power available across all model lines. [14] Body styles offered included a sedan with both two and four doors, Landau Coupe, with the Sport Phaeton, Sport Landau Sedan, Sport Cabriolet, and Sport Roadster. TAPshift was also introduced as well as a Competition Group package (Comp G).