Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale WITHOUT RESERVE and SOLD to the highest bidder January 19th - 22nd, 2017 at Russo and Steele's 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
The 1955 Pontiac Star Chief convertible is named Lucy. It is a tribute to the cross-country episodes of the Lucy show in the late 1950s. It is a frame off restoration done to high standards. The engine was rebuilt to the 1957 specifications, increasing the displacement from 270 cubic inches to 348. There is also a substantial horsepower increase from the stock 180 to nearly 300 HP 4 barrel, higher compression and displacement. The transmission has been upgraded to a 200R4 giving far better drivability and an overdrive for highway cruising. This is a Chris Stevenson build in Denver Colorado, the body has no fillers and the paint is exceptional. It is a high quality Black and Silver Pearl 2-tone repaint.
The interior was done by Rick Seeley who is retired but is known for doing custom interiors for private airplanes. It is done as original in cloth. With a cloth convertible top. The car is as original and the original transmission is available should a purist desire. The car looks and runs as new with show chrome bumpers. The engine starts instantly and runs perfect - just broken in. The instruments are original and completely functional. The performance and handling are excellent and the car can be driven anywhere. It has a very firm ride and surprising performance. It does come with the original dealer's brochure. This car is as comfortable highway cruising but also concours quality.
