For Sale: 1957 Pontiac Safari in Columbus, Ohio

$26,995

Cruisin Classics is pleased to present this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari 2-Door Station Wagon. This is one of those cars you simply don't see every day. Pontiac produced only 2,934 of these unique two-door wagons for the 1957 model year, and according to the cowl tag, this particular car is number 2,910, making it one of the last 25 to roll off the assembly line! The wagon has developed plenty of age and patina over the years, and rather than trying to hide it, the front hood and fenders have been finished to match the rest of the body, creating one seriously cool rat rod with tons of character. The red exterior stripe running along the body adds even more personality. It rides on red-painted steel wheels with chrome Pontiac hubcaps, wrapped in newer BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The original-style chrome still shines, although much of it has a naturally aged and hazy appearance. Side-exit exhaust in front of the rear tires completes the look.

Under the hood is a 1970 Pontiac 400ci V8 backed by a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, giving this lightweight two-door wagon plenty of Pontiac power. The car is equipped with power steering and has received a number of recent mechanical upgrades, including newer shocks, a front sway bar and end links, a newer exhaust system, new brakes and wheel cylinders, and a new gas tank. The wagon retains its original-style simplicity with no A/C, and the heater blower is currently inoperative. The rear hatch operates as it should, while the window glass is all present but shows its age.

Inside, some money has been spent bringing the cabin back to life while still keeping the car's old-school personality. It features new door panels, freshly upholstered seats, and a completely redone headliner that looks great. The dash presents well overall, and the car has a nice vinyl floor. There is no radio, keeping things simple and fitting with the car's custom rat-rod character. This is a seriously unique piece of 1950s Pontiac history - a rare two-door Safari wagon with an especially interesting production number, big-block Pontiac power, plenty of patina, and the kind of attitude that makes it stand out anywhere it goes.

ENGINE
1968-1969 Pontiac 400ci V8

TRANSMISSION
TH-400 3-speed automatic

BRAKES
Manual 4-wheel drum
New brakes and wheel cylinders

INTERIOR
New door panels
New upholstered seats
Newer molded vinyl floor
New headliner

EXTERIOR
Very cool Rat rod/ patina finish
Red painted wheels with Pontiac hubcaps
Bf Goodrich radial T/A tires

If you have any additional questions, please call one of our friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an interest in our sell-your-car brokerage program. We've been in business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world, and we insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is, with no warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowances or set-asides will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs, regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.