Vehicle Description
This 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible is a beautiful 50s cruiser
that comes to us from the cherished hands of southern based
collectors. 1955 was a banner year for the Pontiac Motor Division,
which, for the first time in the GM marque's illustrious history,
produced over 500,000 vehicles. The nearly 93% uptick in Pontiac's
1955 sales is likely attributable to two primary factors. First of
all, Pontiac completely redesigned its entire passenger car line,
opting for a more modern looking car while simultaneously building
a car that was undeniably a Pontiac. The new-look '55 Pontiacs
sported lower, flatter hoods that modernized the front end profile
of the car. These new hoods were also adorned with the iconic
Pontiac Chief light hood ornament that were prominent Pontiac
identifiers. In addition, Pontiac would revive its "Silver Streaks"
hood trim that was another iconic Pontiac design element but had
been shelved by Pontiac designers for a number of years. Other
design improvements up front included a wraparound windshield,
redesigned chrome split bumper along with chrome headlight trim and
accents that elevated the luxurious look of the new Pontiacs. Down
the sides, a trifecta of chrome stars and sweeping chrome beltline
molding highlighted the modernized straight body lines that
replaced the older-looking swooping lines. In the rear, the 1955
Pontiacs received a major "facelift" with more pronounced tailfins
that were topped with "Silver Streaks" and incorporated a new round
taillight design. The second major improved for Pontiac in 1955 was
the addition of a new overhead valve V-8, that was lauded for its
durability and simplistic design and replaced Pontiac's old
workhorse straight 8. Sitting atop Pontiac's hierarchy in 1955 was
the Star Chief that sported additional trim and more factory
standard options. The most expensive Star Chief was the convertible
model, of which less than 20,000 were produced, which makes this
particular vehicle a rare piece of automotive history. Powering
this '55 Star Chief is a numbers matching 287.3 Cubic Inch
"Strato-Streak" V8 engine fed by a single 4 barrel carburetor that
was said to have pushed out 200 horsepower when new. The 287
Strato-Streak engine is backed by a Hydra-Matic Automatic
transmission that makes this classic Pontiac an easy car for
anybody to enjoy. Riding on a set of wide whitewall bias-ply tires
each paired with a full Pontiac wheelcover, this 1955 Star Chief
has a truly classy look cruising down the road. The rear wheels are
tucked behind a set of fender skirts that add to this Pontiac Star
Chief's gorgeous look. A rear mounted continental kit further adds
to the luxurious look of this classic 50s cruiser. The white vinyl
power convertible top goes up and down with ease all with the
simple pull or push of a button mounted neatly under the dash. Of
course, when the convertible top is in its down position, it tucks
neatly under a matching vinyl "boot" tonneau cover. A chrome side
mirror is mounted on the driver's side, which makes squeezing into
a tight space at a local car show or ice cream parlor much easier.
The chrome and brightwork around the exterior of this 1955 Pontiac
is another highlight of the car and is in wonderful condition.
Correctly refinished in Bolero Red over Castle Gray, this Pontiac
Star Chief looks just how it came back in 1955. The interior of
this 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible is gorgeous! The front and
rear bench seats have been correctly reupholstered in two-tone Red
and Ivory vinyl. The Bolero Red painted dash, red and ivory
upholstered door panels, red carpeting and steering wheel are all
in great shape and appear to be in their stock configuration. The
instrument cluster is outfitted with a 120 MPH speedometer,
temperature gauge, battery gauge, oil pressure gauge and fuel
gauge, along with the heater controls. The remainder of the dash is
equipped with a locking glovebox, push-button AM radio, and clock.
Whether you're buying your first classic convertible or you're
adding to an existing collection of Pontiacs, this 1955 Pontiac
Star Chief Convertible would make an excellent choice. Give
Ellingson's a call today at 763-428-7337!
*Numbers Matching 287.3 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
*Wide Whitewall Tires w/ Full Wheelcovers
*White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
*Southern History
*Light-Up "Chief" Hood Ornament
*Correct Bolero Red/Castle Gray Exterior
*Correct Red/Ivory Vinyl Interior
*Continental Kit
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 46,183 Miles
