1954 Pontiac Star Chief in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

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1954 Pontiac Star Chief Deluxe 4 Door Sedan

The Pontiac Star Chief is an automobile model that was manufactured by Pontiac 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 three and four star-like trim features along varying areas of the car, a feature all Star Chiefs were equipped with star arrangements.

Up for auction is a 1954 Pontiac Star Chief Deluxe 4 door sedan showing 71,370 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car presents well with most of the heavy patina reserved for the interior. The engine cranks and runs on starting fluid. Between 1954 and 1957, the Star Chief was Pontiac's prestige model and was based on the Pontiac Chieftain. In 1954, Pontiac also introduced air conditioning with all the components under the hood, a first for the price range.

Exterior
Single stage black paint covers this fantastically shaped car, augmented by unique trim that starts with a spear that transforms into a gravel guard on the flared rear fender. Designers embellished this trim with one that borders the cabin with a dip in the stainless on the back door that eventually circles the entire top section of the car. Then of course, there's that wide band of stainless, almost a stripe, over the truck lid and hood, terminating with an amber Indian head on the nose of a jet jutting forward as a hood ornament. Even the visor is trimmed in stainless and 15-inch wheels are decorated with full covers.

Interior
Tan inserts with green borders on the doors shows wear with fading, staining, and looseness and one is completely off. The colors translate to the cloth benches, front and rear, which are dirty and in the case of the front, worn and torn. Patina is present on the steering wheel, its horn ring, and shifter stalk, all leading to a nicely designed dashboard with a textured metal faceplate and polished framing around each component including the AM radio and vent control panel, all in generally good shape. Green loop carpet covers the floor while the trunk is barren and shows its age.

Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 249ci straight eight cylinder rated at 127 horsepower, fueled by a 1-barrel carburetor, and mated to a Hydramatic 4-speed automatic which routes power to the rear axle and 3.23 gears. Drum brakes are employed on all four wheels.

Undercarriage
On board is a single exhaust system with a stock style muffler. Suspension consists of coil springs in front and leaf springs in the rear.

Drive-Ability
This amazing classic cranks and runs on starter fluid.

P8ZH45771

P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
8 Straight 8
Z-1954
H-Hydramatic
45771-Sequential Unit Number

Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license number AY-000243-L

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