1955 Pontiac Star chief Convertible For Sale, in ‘55 GM was making wonders with many new editions and power options, the design holds true today and are some of the most desirable and sought after years of the 50’s out there. This 1955 Pontiac Star Chief is no exception in its second year of production it received a massive face lift and cool styling was its theme until production ceased in 1966. It was one of the Luxury models of the brand and was equipped as such, the ‘55 Chevy was equipped with its 162 hp 265ci engine while the Pontiac got the 180hp 287hp . 54 Pontiac had offered AC as luxury that Chevrolet couldn’t meet in this price bracket. The Pontiac was and always has been a much finer car, although many Chevy were built and bought, tending to gather more attention the sophisticated buyer always had his eye on a Star Chief.
This vehicle was previously owned by my consignors father who unfortunately passed away some time ago, this is was his baby and he took care of it well. As video is included of him showing it at the 2009 La Jolla Concours D’ Elegance in prime condition. Several years have passed and the car was passed down and unfortunately it has not been driven much over the years. It now resides as a cool boulevard cruiser and makes for a fun and exciting car to own, very little would be needed to regain is superiority on the car show circuit. It is equipped with its original 287 2 Barrel V8 Hydromantic Transmission, Power Steering and Power Brakes. Its Finished in striking 50’s colors Red and Black 5500 it is original code with 289 Tuxedo interior. Equipped with its Stunning Chrome Skirts it makes the body lines continue forever.
Car Runs and Drives and would surely benefit from some refreshing and a final tune up, Top is Currently INOP and will need addressed. Paint is nice over all but has chips nicks etc from road use over the years, due to sitting we recommend some repairs be made before and long trips are planned.
