A Museum Closed Its Doors, and a Lucky Guy Got This Fabulous Pontiac Survivor
While Chevrolet's sales skyrocketed in 1958, mainly thanks to the revamped full-size lineup, Pontiac struggled in the late '50s. The company made several notable changes, including promoting the Bonneville to a stand-alone series status and keeping the Star Chief as the top choice for sedan and wagon buyers.
The Star Chief could be had with a 370ci small-block engine that developed 255 horsepower when paired with a manual transmission. Pontiac also offered an automatic transmission known as Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic, and the power increased to 285 horsepower.
More power came from the Tri-Power configuration, which sported triple carburetors and high-compression heads, reaching 300 horsepower. The top versions, albeit very rare, sported Rochester fuel injection and produced 310 horsepower.
The Star Chief in these photos still has the original 370ci unit in the car, and it is paired with an automatic transmission.
The car is still original, unrestored, and unaltered, as it's been sitting for over 25 years in a museum. eBay seller flight-rn explains that the museum closed its doors not long ago, and a lucky guy managed to get his hands on the car, eventually selling it to the current owner.
The Star Chief is now looking for a new home online, and whoever buys it will only have to do minor TLC to bring it back to a perfect 10 condition. It's a survivor with no rust, and the owner says the paint is still in excellent shape. The interior is "clean and original but not perfect," and this is why I believe buyers should contact the seller to arrange an in-person or third-party verification.
A Star Chief in this shape is rare, especially considering it's unaltered and unrestored, so you have to get a complete picture of everything on the car. The seller did provide a detailed description of everything, explaining that the Pontiac starts, runs, and drives with some minor oil leaks, but it's still critical to examine everything before making an offer. The interior also requires some attention, and the only way to determine how much work this Pontiac would require is to see it in person.
The selling price is fair, as the owner is willing to let the car go for $15,000. The Star Chief also comes with the Make Offer option activated, meaning that potential buyers should contact the owner and discuss other offers. It's parked in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and you should find transportation to take it home, especially if you don't live close by. The car is roadworthy but might not be prepared for a long journey, considering the small leaks and the brake issues.
The listing will expire in approximately one month, so you have enough time to convince your significant other that a 1958 Pontiac is exactly what's missing from your collection.
The Star Chief could be had with a 370ci small-block engine that developed 255 horsepower when paired with a manual transmission. Pontiac also offered an automatic transmission known as Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic, and the power increased to 285 horsepower.
More power came from the Tri-Power configuration, which sported triple carburetors and high-compression heads, reaching 300 horsepower. The top versions, albeit very rare, sported Rochester fuel injection and produced 310 horsepower.
The Star Chief in these photos still has the original 370ci unit in the car, and it is paired with an automatic transmission.
The car is still original, unrestored, and unaltered, as it's been sitting for over 25 years in a museum. eBay seller flight-rn explains that the museum closed its doors not long ago, and a lucky guy managed to get his hands on the car, eventually selling it to the current owner.
The Star Chief is now looking for a new home online, and whoever buys it will only have to do minor TLC to bring it back to a perfect 10 condition. It's a survivor with no rust, and the owner says the paint is still in excellent shape. The interior is "clean and original but not perfect," and this is why I believe buyers should contact the seller to arrange an in-person or third-party verification.
A Star Chief in this shape is rare, especially considering it's unaltered and unrestored, so you have to get a complete picture of everything on the car. The seller did provide a detailed description of everything, explaining that the Pontiac starts, runs, and drives with some minor oil leaks, but it's still critical to examine everything before making an offer. The interior also requires some attention, and the only way to determine how much work this Pontiac would require is to see it in person.
The selling price is fair, as the owner is willing to let the car go for $15,000. The Star Chief also comes with the Make Offer option activated, meaning that potential buyers should contact the owner and discuss other offers. It's parked in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and you should find transportation to take it home, especially if you don't live close by. The car is roadworthy but might not be prepared for a long journey, considering the small leaks and the brake issues.
The listing will expire in approximately one month, so you have enough time to convince your significant other that a 1958 Pontiac is exactly what's missing from your collection.