Vehicle Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CAR IS WILL BE SOON LISTED FOR SALE ON THE
'BRING A TRAILER' AUCTION WEBSITE WHICH IS CONVENIENTLY LINKED TO
OUR WEBSITE "AUCTIONS" PAGE West Coast Classics are proud to
present an absolutely exceptional and completely rust free example
of this recently both mechanically and cosmetically restored, and
with only very few miles since being restored, of a mostly all
original 1958 Pontiac Chieftan 370/300HP V8 3x2 BBL Tri-Power V8 6
passenger Convertible in a beautiful and extraordinarily striking
two-tone 'Rangoon Red amp; Patina Ivory' color and with an
absolutely beautiful all new 'Red amp; White' interior and with a
new White power soft top! One of only 7,359 built in the very last
year of production.The car is loaded with factory options
including;Power Steering ($108)Power Brakes ($38)Power Antenna,Full
wheel covers with wide White sidewall tires, AM radio,Heater amp;
Defroster ($91),Power Convertible Top,Full length bodyside
stainless trim,and with this ragtop dressed to kill with factory
fender skirts and dual exhausts! Purchased from its most recent
southern California owner and obviously always garaged and rust
free with beautiful bare metal floorpans and frame up restored in
2019. The car has very good gaps and flush fitting doors, the hood
and trunk and the floor boards, rockers and all the typical
rust-prone areas are original, solid and rust-free - obviously an
always cherished 'Garage Queen' since new. All the original chrome
has been re-chromed and the car boasts its original spare wheel in
the trunk.The 370/300HP Tri-Power V8 engine has been fully rebuilt
as has the car's 4 gear 'Hydramatic' automatic transmission.
Consequently the engine is extremely strong and powerful and sounds
absolutely magnificent and this particular car drives absolutely
magnificently - must be driven to be believed - does not miss a
beat and purrs like a kitten - drives straight as an arrow with no
strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly remarkable daily
driver that will give any modern day car a run for it's money! The
transmission shifts smoothly through the gears and the car is an
absolute pleasure to driveThis is an extraordinarily rare
opportunity to own a great daily driving and certainly local car
show ready example of a mostly completely original spec 1958
Pontiac Chieftan Tri-Power Convertible, a unique and very
distinctive and iconic one year only design of these rare luxury
convertibles built in 1958, in absolutely stunning driving and
looking condition!
