Vehicle Description
What carries the same iconic silhouette of a Chevy Nomad but far
more rare? The Pontiac Star Chief Safari. This 1955 model
represents a turning point at Pontiac where they went for a more
sporting image. It's presented perfectly where the iconic
coupe/wagon hides a big block heart.
You know these are rare, but did you realize there were only 3,760
produced... and that was over 60 years ago. So you can understand
how special it is to find a '55 Star Chief Safari in this condition
today. The turquoise paint gives it a classic Art Deco era
appearance, and while the black coordinates in color and shine, it
also hints at this car's more aggressive nature (and those modern
Riddler wheels tell you there's something special here, too!) Plus,
everywhere there is a separation of these two tones is a line of
great bright trim. The curvaceous sheetmetal remains in great shape
with good gaps and doors that close with reassuring solidity. There
was likely a small fortune spent at the re-chromer because
everything from the unique front bumper design, to the iconic
"silver streak" hood, to the fender skirts, to the rear slats has
that great all-American shine. Even the Indian Chief hood ornament
got a more jet-age makeover, and looks amazing pointing the way on
this Safari.
One glance inside will convince you that someone really invested
heavily in this classic. The two-tone interior matches the exterior
colors, and both rows of seats have a fantastic tuck and roll
insert. The overall appearance matches quite nicely on the door
panels, carpeting, and dash for a true uniform appearance everyone
loves at car shows. You get the retro-cool steering wheel with the
Chief logo and shiny inner-ring. That brightwork matches nicely
with the dash that looks fantastically original. But you can also
spot some nice upgrades for everyday driving, like the AM/FM/CD
stereo and provisions for air conditioning.
On most cars from this era you'll get a bit of a void when you lift
the hood where you can see straight down to the road. Instead, this
custom-built Pontiac take advantage of that extra space. When you
pop the hood, you'll see an engine bay stuffed full of big block
power. The Throttle Body Injected 454 cubic-inch V8 has a
sinister-like appearance in all black that matches the engine bay
and the rest of this car's accent color. So you'll love showing off
the beastly heart at car shows. But this special Pontiac was built
to drive, too. One twist of the key, and the V8 heart announces its
power to the world via the burly dual exhaust. And with a TH400
three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc
brakes, you can easily bring this rumble to every car show and
cruise-in you like.
We've told you all the great details on this one, but you already
wanted it the moment you realized how rare this 1955 Pontiac Star
Chief Safari really is. So you also know this is a case of call
today or regret it tomorrow!
