Every once in a while a custom build is done so beautifully
right!!! Presented is a 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible that
has undergone an amazing transformation to a unique and one of a
kind custom.
Equally amazing is the drivability of this stunner, with nearly
900HP on tap and 780 Pounds of Torque, this Chief isn't just show
and has plenty of go!
This amazing build has extensive hours of custom fabrication and
astounding list of top of the line components:
- LSX Crate Engine - 418ci - By Don Hardy
- CNC Ported LS3 Heads
- Custom Don Hardy Cam
- Diamond Pistons
- Rollmaster Billet Timing Set
- Don Hardy Crank
- Engine Pro Rods
- 2.9L Whipple Supercharger
- Holly Dominator Fuel Injection
- Roadster Shop Custom Fast Track Chassis
- TCI 4L80E Transmission
- Wilwood 14 Inch Disc Brakes
- 9 Inch Ford Rear End with 3:55 Gears
- AccuAir E-Level Airbags and Control System
- 1.25 Inch Antiroll Bar in the front and 1 Inch in the rear
- Front Wheels and Tires - One Off Evod Wheels with Toyo Proxes
255/40/20
- Rear Wheels and Tires - One Off Evod Wheels with Toyo Proxes
285/35/22
- Rick's Tanks Fuel Tank
- Restomod Air Vapor II A/C
- Dakota Digital Gauges
Custom Fabrication:
- Custom Dual Feed Air Inlets
- Custom Inner Fenders
- Custom Firewall
- Convertible Top is chopped 7/8 of an inch
- Custom Floors
- Custom Fenders
- Custom Machined Headlight Bezels
- Custom Machined Fog Light Bezels to match wheels
- Custom Front Bumper
- Custom Rear Bumper
- Custom Mirrors
Awards and Accolades:
- 2019 Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year
- 2019 Detroit Autorama Best Custom Winner
- 2019 SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 10 Finalist
- 2019 Shades of the Past Fabulous 5 Winner
- 2019 NSRA Builders Showcase Invitee
After the extensive metal work and fabrication, the Chief was shot
in a one-off custom paint and the interior was done in a custom
Camel color with Relicate Leather. A custom sound system is fitted
rounding off this amazing custom.
There is simply too much custom work to list and this car is just
stunning inside and out, top to bottom!!!
Great lease rates and Financing also available on any of our
inventory!
Buy Sell Trade Consignments Welcome!
Please email
[email protected] or call
1-818-773-8181
About the Star Chief :
The Pontiac Star Chief was manufactured between 1954 and 1966. It
was Pontiac's top trim package on the Pontiac Chieftain, with later
generations built on longer wheelbases, and serving as the
foundation platform for the Pontiac Bonneville. The car was easily
identified by its chrome star trim along its sides, a feature all
Star Chiefs were equipped with.
The Second Generation Star Chief was from 1955 to 1957 and featured
an all-new body, the straight-eight was superseded by the new V-8
power in 1955. Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two
wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood.
The hood ornament "Indian" was amber plastic that lit up when the
headlights were turned on. 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. This
variant lasted through 1957; after that the Safari name was used
for all of the division's standard four door wagons. The Safari was
introduced on January 31, 1955, over three months behind the rest
of the 1955s.
For 1956 the design was lightly revised, with heavier looking
bumpers and a vertical slash on the front door above the swage
line. In 1957, the high performance Star Chief Custom Bonneville
was introduced as part of its divisional head's push to raise the
marque out of the doldrums. The silver streaks running down the
hood were dropped for the new "Star Flight" design. All gauges were
placed in an oval on the dash and the side trim had a
missile-shaped spear behind the front door.
Whilst Fusion Motor Company make a sincere effort to supply
information that is accurate and complete, we are aware that errors
and omissions may occur. Therefore, we are not able to guarantee
the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
this website or our advertisements. We highly recommend that you
examine the vehicle to check the accuracy of the information
supplied. If you have any questions, please contact us at
[email protected] or by calling 818-773-8181
