For Sale: 1956 Pontiac Safari in Madera, California

This 1956 Pontiac Safari is powered by an LS3 350ci V8 backed by a four-speed 700R4 automatic transmission. Finished in Shadow Gray and Cream White over a gray leather and striped cloth interior, this classic comes with an original 1956 Pontiac shop manual, receipts, and a clear title in the seller’s name.

Highlights:

• Underwent restoration
• Performance-enhanced drivetrain
• Custom interior features including a built-in ice chest and LED lighting
• Power options include windows, bucket seats, and front disc brakes

Ownership History: 

• Offered by a private seller 
  • Purchased by the seller in 2006 
• Current location: California

EXTERIOR

• Shadow Gray and Mercedes Cream White paint 
• LED-illuminated hood ornament 
• LED headlights
• Tinted glass
• Dual side mirrors

Updates:

• Exterior color has been changed from the original Nimbus Gray and Avalon Blue two-tone paint
• Pontiac "Indian" emblem shows on ground when the doors open

WHEELS AND TIRES 

• 17-inch Ridler chrome wheels 
• 215/55 Toyo Extensa A/S radial tires

Service History Highlights:  

• Tires installed in March 2023

INTERIOR 

• Gray leather and striped cloth upholstery 
• Power bucket seats with lumbar
• Power windows
• LED interior dash lights 
• Custom center console with cup holders
• Steering column-mounted automatic shifter
• Rear spare tire well-mounted ice chest
• Folding 2nd row seat
• Rear seat-mounted cup holders

Updates

• Interior has been changed from the original Dark and Light Blue leather upholstery 

INSTRUMENTS 

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer 
  • Fuel level
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Battery
• Dash-mounted aftermarket water temperature gauge 
• LED dashboard lights
• Odometer shows 57,999 miles
  • Reportedly true mileage
  • Title reads miles exempt

Imperfections

• Odometer has been stuck turning recently 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine: 

• LS3 350ci V8
  • Four-barrel 650-cfm carburetor 
  • Aluminum intake manifold
  • Polished aluminum valve covers
  • Chrome air cleaner housing
  • Chrome electric fan

Transmission: 

• Four-speed 700R4 automatic 

Service History Highlights: 

• Oil changed in March 2026

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Independent front suspension 
• Solid rear drive axle 
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust outlets 

Service History Highlights

• Suspension fittings lubricated in March 2026
• The driver floor panel and a rear passenger floor panel were fully replaced in March 2025

TRIM TAG DECODER

• STYLE, 2764 - Safari Custom Station Wagon 
• PLANT, CL - Euclid, Ohio 
• TRIM, 278 - Dark and Light Blue leather upholstery
• PAINT, KV - Nimbus Gray and Avalon Blue two-tone
• ACC
  • B - Under seat heater and defroster
  • I - E-Z Eye Glass
  • K -  Latex foam cushions 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Original 1956 Pontiac shop manual
• Receipts 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Minor paint chips are visible on the exterior
• There is a small paint run on the passenger-side front fender
• The horn is foot operated next to a high beam button  
• Odometer has been stuck turning recently