Classic Pontiacs of the Fifties
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1952 Classic Pontiacs
1952 Catalina
“1952 Pontiac Catalina 2-door hardtop 2537SD. Fully restored from ground up.”
03.30.2008 - Ardwin in Kansas
1953 Classic Pontiacs
1953 Chieftain Deluxe
“I have owned this 1953 Chieftain Deluxe for five years.
It is a stock, mostly original Pontiac with a repaint two years ago. It has had various mechanical repairs to keep it roadworthy.
With the 122 HP straight eight engine coupled to the four speed hydramatic, this vehicle cruises the modern highway in ultimate comfort.”
03.26.2008 - James in Florida
1953 Chieftain
“This is my rare 1953 Canadian Pontiac Chieftain 2 dr post.”
08.15.2007 - Kyle in Toronto, Canada
1955 Classic Pontiacs
1955 Chieftain Colony Wagon
“Here is a picture of my 1955 Colony wagon 287 2bl. 77,000 miles.”
07.25.2006 - Sean
'55 Star Chief 2 Door Hardtop
“Originally a 265 car w/3 on the tree. When it was bought by us 20+ years ago it had a 3spd floor shift kit.
Now it's a 350 automatic. My brother now has the car and plans to drop a 455 Rocket into it.”
06.17.2006 - Bryce in Alberta, Canada
1955 Star Chief Custom 4Dr Sedan
“This is an original 55 Starchief CUSTOM 4dr sedan with 87,000+ miles.
I believe that I am the 3rd owner. I purchased it with 83,000 miles and drive it quite often. It has a clear hood ornament insert rather than amber. I have been told that these were dealer installed in states that did not allow lights other than clear on the front of a vehicle!
It was originally sold in Pennsylvania. I have almost all literature,
manuals and promo material produced for this car.”
03.30.2008 - Steve in Georgia
1956 Classic Pontiacs
1956 Star Chief Custom Safari
2door station wagon – 6 passenger
“I have been an US-car enthusuast at least 30 years and have an 8-car garage and two of these are actually Pontiacs. This is my 1956 Safari.”
“I have recently read in Hemmings that somebody claimed 308 of these are still known to exist. IŽll bet he didnŽt know about mine, so it must be 309 left.”
04.08.2008 - Leif in Denmark
NOTE: Production Total 4,042
1957 Classic Pontiacs
1957 Chieftain 2 Door Sedan
 
“This car is very rare as it has factory air conditioning, factory dealer installed four speed and a posi traction rear end with 3:42 gears.
It has a factory Star Chief dash and had a tripower when new. I'm sill looking for a 57 tripower if anyone has one.”
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04.11.2006 - Jason in Iowa
1958 Classic Pontiacs
1958 Pontiac Strato Chief
 
“Fully restored with the 261 cubic inch motor. Runs like a dream. All Pontiacs which came into South Africa came from Canada and are right hand drive. The 1958 Pontiac is very rare inside South Africa and mine is in pristine condition. I also own several other classics starting from a 1927 Austin Seven Van. I am looking for a set of hidraulic valve lifters for my Pontiac anywhere in Canada as I will be visiting Canada during 2008 and can then buy it and bring it with me. To date I have not been able to find any supplier inside Canada who supplies such hidraulic valve lifters.”
01.14.2008 - Ron in South Africa
1958 Pontiac Bonneville Sport Coupe 358
“I had wanted a '58 Bonneville since 1958.
I acquired one in 1990 and restored it for 10 years.”
07.02.2006 - Paul in California
Classic of the Month – August 2006
09.11.2007 - Paul wrote:
“Texaco is having an online car show to pick the ‘Car of the Decades‘.
Right now Studebakers (imagine?) are leading in just about every category. There are 3 Pontiacs entered (including my '58 Bonneville).
We need Pontiac lovers to register and vote for our Pontiacs. Any support from you, your family and friends and the Pontiac community is needed and greatly appreciated. Studebakers are just burying everyone else. Thanks.”
Nov. 22, 2007:
Click to see how Paul made out at www.texacocarofthedecades.com
1959 Classic Pontiacs
1959 Bonneville 2Door Hardtop
“59 Bonneville kustom, 4 year frame off restoration, 462, 5speed tremeck trans, 3:42 posi, tpi home made injection,
foose wheels 17" front, 18" rear, vintage air pw, pb, rodney red radiator, front disc brakes, 2 1/2 stainless steel exhaust all the way to back,
custom made headers for the x frame, dakota digital gauges, paint rasberry and white.”
11.22.2007 - Joe
1959 Bonneville Vista 4Door Hardtop
“Second owner, 90,000+ original miles.”
02.20.2007 - Mike
1959 Catalina Safari Wagon
“Here is a picture of my 1959 Safari wagon 389 2bl. 80,000 miles.”
07.25.2006 - Sean
1959 Catalina 4 door sedan
with economy option in Royal Amethyst
1959 Star Chief Vista 4 door hardtop
in Cameo Ivory & Sunset Glow
“Both are original except paint.”
05.31.2006 - Scott in Michigan
This inquiry was posted on the Community Board on 11.06.05
“Wade, in South Africa, wrote ‘I would like to know if you could offer some
assistance. I have been offered this Pontiac Strato Chief, but the seller does not know much about
it. Please could you advise.’
Take a look at the photos below and see if you can help him out.” Click To E-mail Wade
January 29, 2006: Re: Canadian Strato Chief
On January 23, 2006, our ‘Canadian Classic Pontiacs Consultant’ Glen Bibby, offered this information on the Strato Chief.
“This was the base model, introduced in 58. Continued as the base model until the cut-off in 71.
In the time she existed, there was no US Pontiac equivalent, as the Strato competed with the Biscayne in Canada.
Up until the finish, a Strato could be ordered with all the Chev over the top engines, but at a serious price,
as the engines were made in the US, and heavy ‘duty’ was applicable.
It wasn't until '65, when the 66's were being made, that the ‘Autopac’ between the US and Canada was ratified, hence the eventual death of the Chev based Pontiac in Canada.”
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