It was offered through the 1977 model year. 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 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. Although initially a single band, this stylistic trademark doubled to two for 1955 and 1956. 350ci OHV V8 Engine (see text) GM Performance "Ram-Jet" Fuel Injection 350bhp Richmond 5-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Coil Spring Front and Longitudinal Leaf Spring Rear Suspension 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes 1957 Pontiac Tri-Power air cleaner now on Ebay: https://pages.ebay.com/together/. The eight produced 127hp (95kW) in the Star Chief, five more than when fitted to other Pontiacs. For more info, read about our auctions or email us with any questions. 149,631. 1957 pontiac star chief custom safari Values | Hagerty Valuation Tool It was first offered as a Notchback, with a Hatchback body style added in 1977. 1957 Ford Thunderbird hardtop convertible. The 'Iron Duke' engine would later go into many GM and non-GM automobiles into the early 1990s. Your real-time updates could not be connected. 1933 to 1957 Pontiac for Sale on ClassicCars.com View Listing 1960 Pontiac. The SD 455 was available for one more year in the Trans Am. Thanks to Roger for this tip! One of the first steps involved the removal of the "silver streaks" from the hood and deck lid which were a traditional styling feature beginning in 1933. 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. It would also be Pontiac's final year in NASCAR. 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. Between 1954 and 1957, the Star Chief was Pontiac's prestige model and was based on the Pontiac Chieftain. Also for 1955, the new Star Chief Safari two door hardtop wagon, which was similar to Chevrolet's Bel Air Nomad, was introduced, shared with the Pontiac Chieftain. [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. I am selling my beloved 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari 2-door wagon, which is considered one of the nicest in the country. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Sport Wagon - Bonhams Checking for missed updates. 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. BaT Auctions Presents: The Monterey Touring Vehicles Collection from Mohr Imports, Live from The BaT Alumni Gathering: Randy Nonnenberg on The Horsepower Heritage Podcast. Engine performance began declining in 1971 when GM mandated that all engines be capable of using lower-octane unleaded gasoline, which led to drops in compression ratios, along with performance and fuel economy. Even after the 1965 Autopact (and CanadaUnited States Free Trade Agreement that replaced it in 1988), the practice of building Pontiac-badged Chevrolets for sale at Canadian dealers continued until the brand was discontinued in 2010. Their long crankshaft suffered from excessive flex, thus limiting them to a low compression ratio with a modest redline.[2]. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. Good luck! The Canadian equivalent to the Star Chief was called Laurentian. One holdout to this industry-wide slide was the Super Duty 455 engine of 19731974. Dealership Showcased. In 1909, Oakland became part of GM. Become a member to add images to your comments. View Listing View Inventory. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari 2-Door Wagon Walk Around and Drive The carburetor was rebuilt in 2023. To me it seems its quarter taillight extension trim is unique to 4door wagons only. Very nice cruiser for all your cruise night events, local car shows, or just drive for fun!Details/Features: 347ci "Strato-Streak" V8 Engine. Also of note is the fact that the front passenger seat reclines. 1957 Pontiac super chief this car features a 347 engine and an automatic transmission. A two-wheel alignment was performed in January 2023. Although it was originally to be available in GTOs and Firebirds, only a few SD 455 engines made it into Firebird Trans Ams that year. Horsepower was rated at 85hp (63kW; 86PS) @3200 RPM using three main bearings, solid valve lifters and a Marvel one-barrel carburetor. This went through various permutations as it was only a factory-installed option from 1957 through 1966. They featured Bonniville Badging, Chevy's manual linkage fuel injection systems mounted on Pontiacs 347 cid V-8 engine. Built on the GM B-body platform, the Chieftain featured different styling from the Streamliner. 44,900 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari 2-Door Wagon Walk Around and Drive Vintique Motors 679 subscribers Subscribe 0 Share No views 1 minute ago Vintique Motors is thrilled to present this. The Firebird was available with Formula and Trans Am packages, plus a Pontiac first- a turbocharged V8, for the 1980 and 1981 model years. [6] General Motors was a sponsor of the show and the Pontiac was used several times for product placement. Driven 850 miles Contact JD at 405-408-6545. In 1959, the Star Chief made 17.97% of Pontiac sales. 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. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible NASCAR Tri-power Engine Why This Car Is Special Pontiac Star only made the Star Chief model four production years. It was later announced that the G8 may not see a second generation. Later iterations would see some of the first introductions on Pontiacs of anti-lock brakes, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, and other features. GM clarified that Pontiac would have begun to focus on "niche" models aimed at the "youthful and sporty" segment, but did not provide specifics. The Chieftain line was renamed Catalina; the Star Chief was downgraded to replace the discontinued Super Chief series and for the first time did not have a two-door hardtop, only a two-door sedan along with a four-door hardtop and four-door sedan; in addition, there was no Star Chief wagon. Also in 1973, the new Super Duty 455 engine ("Super Duty" harkening back to Pontiac's Racing Engines) was introduced. In contrast, over 64,000 Solstice Convertibles were manufactured on that same line. The median age of Pontiac owners dropped from 46 in 1981 to 38 in 1988. Filters Applied: Clear All pontiac starchief Min Year: 1957 Max Year: 1957 Filter by 3 results Show 30 Sort by Recommended 1957 Pontiac Starchief Price $69,997 1957 Pontiac Starchief Price $37,995 1957 Pontiac Starchief Price $65,000 18,000 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 18000 US$. The updated supercharged 3800 Series II was now rated at 240hp (179kW; 243PS) 240hp. [3] Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. Tartan red/white power convertible top, Vinyl red/white interior, 347 CI, 3 Carb, 4 speed A.T., Cont . This was achieved by using many components from the six-cylinder Chevrolet Master, such as the body.
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