For Sale: 1955 Pontiac Star Chief in St. Louis, Missouri

1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible Two-owner car! Raven Black over Avalon Yellow exterior (code 5505) with black, power-folding canvas top and black and yellow factory-pattern pleated interior Rebuilt 287 CID ?Strato Streak? V-8 engine with two-barrel carbs Overhauled Hydramatic ?slant-pan? four-speed automatic transmission (VIN code H) Recently rebuilt 3.64 differentialContinental kit with correct side-swing movement for trunk access1955 was first year for 12-volt electrical systems at PontiacElectric windshield wiper motor installed last year Documentation includes original owner?s logbook, owner?s manual, rare convertible top manual, pile of receipts and a reproduction Pontiac shop manual This rarely seen Star chief convertible comes from a Colorado consignor who has lovingly cared for this Pontiac since 1997! He has to thin out his herd and has entrusted us to sell 4 of his cars. Nineteen fifty-five was the debut year for the second-generation Star Chiefs and it was the first year for 12-volt electrical systems at Pontiac. This example was one of 19,762 Star Chief Convertibles made in 1955, finished in a striking two-tone combination ? Raven Black over Avalon Yellow (code 5505). Along with an all-new body, the straight-eight was superseded by the new V-8 power in 1955. Typical for the 1955 Pontiac's is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. The hood ornament ?Indian? was plastic that lit up when the headlights were turned on. The paint and trim are in overall very good condition, with some gravel chips on the leading part of the hood and a few assorted and insignificant blemishes. There is no record or evidence of it ever having been in an accident. The doors, hood and trunk line up perfectly as per factory gaps and open and close as when new. No worn hinges or body misalignment's can be found on this car and the body is virtually wrinkle-free. It has clearly been well taken care of since it was new. The black, power-folding canvas top is in superb condition with a clear rear window plus a yellow boot with black binding. The engine bay is very tidy. All side glass was replaced a few years ago including complete re-chroming of the surrounding assemblies. Its massive chrome front bumper assembly has been completely re-chromed to the highest standards. Up front is a lighted hood ornament while out back are factory optioned stainless skirts, faux dual exhausts, a Continental kit and rear-mount radio antenna. This top-of-the-line Pontiac convertible rolls on Coker Classic wide whitewalls, size P225/75R15 at all four corners purchased in 2018. Each tire is mounted on steel wheels topped with factory wheel covers. The wheel covers are in very good condition. Under the hood is a rebuilt 287 CID ?Strato Streak? V-8 engine with a two-barrel carburetor. It has hardened intake and exhaust valves to use unleaded fuel. Car has both an electric and a new mechanical fuel pump. Backing this motor is an overhauled Hydramatic four-speed automatic transmission as well as a rebuilt 3.64:1 differential. The automatic transmission was a Hydra-Matic of the ?dual-range? variety, often called the ?slant pan,? based on its unique case design. Inside, the interior matches the exterior with original-style, original pattern black-and-yellow upholstery. The front and rear bench seats are like new, as is the custom-sewn black carpet. The two-spoke steering wheel is in very good order, as is the black metal dashboard, complete with its full array of gauges (all working properly except the clock) and the black and yellow inner door panels. The original push button radio has modernized electronic components, optimized to receive AM and FM. The heater control valve was replaced and for purists, the original accessory tissue dispenser still works! The mechanism for the electric antenna works but it needs a new mast. Documentation includes the previous owner?s logbook beginning in 1956! That owner recorded every gas fill, oil change and service job for years, and that log goes with the car. The owner?s manual, rare convertible top manual, a pile of receipts and a reproduction Pontiac shop manual also go with the car. The car?s second owner captured images of the odometer as it rolled over 100,000 miles when driving near Selden, Kansas in 2011. With the odometer now at 1,091, that is how many miles it has been driven since then. This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title. This car has been updated to drive in comfort on modern highways: -AM/FM radio conversion with aux inputs to enjoy your tunes -Hardened valves for modern unleaded fuel -Electric 2 speed windshield wiper conversion for safety -New radial wide whites for smooth ride and straight-down-the-highway driving -New-for-55 12 volt electrical and automatic transmission means dependable starting and easy driving GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! VIN: L855H11970