Vehicle Description
This 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina Coupe Custom is a beautifully
preserved, stock example of Pontiac's top-of-the-line 2 door
hardtop model. When Pontiac introduced its 1956 models to the
public on October 21, 1955, two model lines were offered, the
entry-level Chieftain and the more luxurious Star Chief which rode
on a slightly longer, 124" wheelbase. Perhaps the most notable
difference for the '56 Star Chiefs was the snazzier exterior trim
including various Star Chief emblems, a trifecta of "Chief Stars"
on the rear decklid, fluted panel bands on the rear quarter panels,
and a band of chrome surrounding the side windows. The front
bumpers in 1956 were also a bit glitzier than the previous year
with a new all chrome design with integrated round parking lights
and "bomb-type" bumper guards. With the jet-like hood ornament,
"torpedo-style" trim on the rear quarters, and the bomber looking
bumper, it is clear that Pontiac was heavily influenced by the
growing aviation industry at the time. Another interesting item to
note was that during the mid-fifties, Pontiac (like many automakers
at the time) offered two versions of its 2-door vehicles- "2-Door
Sedans" and "2-Door 'Catalinas,'" with the term "Catalina"
referring to Pontiac's own nomenclature for its pillar-less 2-door
hardtop. Moreover, 1956 was a banner year for the Pontiac Motor
Division of General Motors with the addition of famed automotive
executive Buckie Knudsen taking the reigns at the GM marque in the
middle of the summer and with Pontiac producing its six millionth
automobile a month later. Powering this Star Chief is a 316.6 Cubic
Inch "Strato-Streak" V8 engine paired with a single 4 barrel
carburetor that pushed out 227 horsepower when new. The 317
Stratostreak V8 is mated to a Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
ensuring that anybody can take this 50s cruiser for a spin around
the block. Exhaust exits this Pontiac's V8 engine via a dual
exhaust setup that gives this car a nice throaty sound. This Star
Chief rides on a set of whitewall radial tires paired with a set of
full wheelcovers that give this Star Chief Catalina a great look
and even better ride. The exterior on this Pontiac Star Chief is
finished in a two-tone paint scheme consisting of Sun Beige over
Sandalwood Tan, just how it came from the Kansas City factory back
in 1956. The interior on this 1956 Star Chief is gorgeous! The
front and rear bench seats are upholstered in Beige vinyl with rust
colored patterned cloth inserts that have a nice stock look. The
dash, door panels, and steering wheel all appear to be in their
stock configuration and have a charming original appearance. The
dash is equipped with a 120 MPH speedometer, battery gauge, water
temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, and fuel gauge, along with a
push-button AM radio, lighted glovebox, and clock. Whether you're
buying your first classic car or you're adding to your existing
Pontiac collection, this 1956 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina Custom
Coupe would make an excellent choice. Call us today at
763-428-7337!
*316.6 Cu. In. "Stratostreak" V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission
*227 Horsepower
*Dual Exhaust
*Fender Skirts
*Correct Sandlewood Tan/Sun Beige Exterior
*Rust Cloth/Beige Vinyl Bench Seats
*Dual Outside Mirrors
*Whitewall Radial Tires w/ Full Wheelcovers
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 47,106 Miles
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