1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Offered for sale is an outstanding, dependable, show quality Pontiac that is one of very few of the 12,789 Star Chief convertibles produced in 1957 remaining today. It is in excellent, fully restored condition, having no mechanical, electrical or aesthetic issues and the iconic droptop has been owned by the seller for well over two decades. The Star Chief (Model 28) is the top of the line version of the 1957 Pontiac except for a very few special Bonneville editions equipped with fuel injection that were produced that year. This vehicle displays its age splendidly, with no rust, no missing parts, and no dings, dents, or body damage. The sheet metal is as straight as an arrow from Chief Pontiac’s quiver, and the black power top and red and white interior show minimal wear and no rips, tears or stains. The original 347 CID Pontiac V8 starts easily and runs great, the Hydramatic transmission shifts smoothly, and the dual exhaust emits a melodious nostalgic rumble.
This Pontiac convertible coupe is finished in Raven Black, complemented by a bright red spear. The original formula paint has been professionally applied; it is virtually flawless and very smooth with no orange peel, ripples, dimples or fisheyes. The finish has an extremely high gloss and shows only minimal, nearly invisible, signs of its time on the road. Likewise, the front and rear bumpers, badges, massive original grille, window molding, and rear valance trim are in excellent condition and interior moldings, mirrors and other brightwork are in show condition as well. Though the odometer shows just under 76000 miles, the top show condition of this ragtop presents as if it rolled out of the dealer showroom yesterday. This dry, undamaged vehicle was meticulously restored to AS NEW condition by the seller with only minor safety and convenience upgrades (front power disk brakes, AC, and stereo).
This classic Pontiac rides on steel belted Tiger Paw white sidewall radial tires with no visible tread wear, mounted on factory wheels with spinner hubcaps. The red and white seats, door panels, kick panels and dashboard are in excellent condition. The black convertible power top retracts at the touch of a switch, and the car comes with a red boot to cover the top when it is down. A Vintage air and heat system has been added to provide climate conditioning, and an aftermarket AM/FM sound system augments the original Delco Wonder Bar AM unit. Note the rear fender skirts, too.
For the person who does not want to drive just another Chevy, this Pontiac gets far more attention than the thousands of ubiquitous Bel Air convertibles out there. This Star Chief is a star in every show where it appears. This is a private sale by owner, thus no financing is available, and no trades will be considered. Payment is accepted in cash or bank to bank wire transfer only. Inspections are welcomed by appointment. Please call to schedule a visit, or to ask questions.
