P757H55759. To me it seems its quarter taillight extension trim is unique to 4door wagons only. Features include chrome-finished bumpers, side and rear moldings, and window trim as well as missile-shaped side trim, extended tail fins, and a two-piece tailgate. Built on the GM B-body platform, the Chieftain featured different styling from the Streamliner. Thanks to Roger for this tip! The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 56k miles, approximately 500 of which were added under current ownership. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertib. The accuracy of this listing has not been verified by Hemmings. Acadians were sold alongside the rest of the Pontiac lineup at Pontiac-Buick-GMC dealerships until 1971. Located in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada is this 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Star Chief station wagon and it is available here on craigslist for $53,500. GM Chief Executive Officer Fritz Henderson said the Pontiac brand would be closed by 2010, calling it an extremely personal decision. The redesigned Grand Prix made its appearance and featured a GT and GTP trim level. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Gates Engine Coolant Bypass Hose for 1955-1958 Pontiac Star Chief 5.2L 5.7L ol at the best online prices at eBay! One design highlight of this generation Grand Prix is the sharing of the roof's sheet metal between both coupe and sedan models. By 1955, the U.S. and Canadian Pontiac lines had diverged almost completely, with the US models positioned as "mid-market" cars available exclusively with the new 287cuin (4.7L) Pontiac V8, while in Canada the brand was still positioned as an entry-level marque. In 1959, the Star Chief made 17.97% of Pontiac sales. The SD 455 was available for one more year in the Trans Am. The 1972 models saw the first wave of emissions reduction and safety equipment and updates. In 1981, the full-size Bonneville was discontinued, and the name was reassigned to the "A" body intermediate platform. The Pontiac lineup for 1957 included the Chieftain and the Star Chief line, with 162,575 and 103,588 examples produced respectively. . Even after the 1965 Autopact (and CanadaUnited States Free Trade Agreement that replaced it in 1988), the practice of building Pontiac-badged Chevrolets for sale at Canadian dealers continued until the brand was discontinued in 2010. 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Pontiac was to trim its number of models to four,[31] although there was talk of retaining only one model. It was first offered as a Notchback, with a Hatchback body style added in 1977. [37] On April 27, 2009, GM announced that Pontiac would be dropped and that all of its remaining models would be phased out by the end of 2010. Importing the Tempest into Canada from the United States was not a viable option as the duties that would have had to have been paid would have substantially increased the price of what was supposed to be the least-expensive Pontiac. Features include power-assisted steering and brakes, 15 steel wheels, Coker Classic whitewall tires, a carpeted cargo area, an analog clock, and a Deluxe push-button AM radio. Named after an 18th-century Detroit-area Ottawa Chieftain, Pontiac leveraged the Native American theme, including the stylish "arrow" side trim. Both were offered in a variety of body styles wearing the new 'Star Flight' styling characterized by the large . Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. We are listing this for the owner. Air conditioning . Officially called a Pontiac Star Chief Safari "Transcontinental," this was the top of the Pontiac wagon for 1957. 1968 introduced the Endura 'rubber' front bumper on the GTO, the precursor to modern cars' integrated bumpers, and the first of a series of "Ram Air" engines, which featured the induction of cold air to the carburetor for more power. Located in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada is this 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Star Chief station wagon and it is available here on craigslist for $53,500. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Engine Coolant Temperature Switc fits 1957-1958 Pontiac Star Chief Bonneville,Ca at the best online prices at eBay! The next year, the 326 became a true 326 with a new bore size of 3.72. Checking for missed updates. Pontiac: Star Chief: Custom Safari Wagon 4-Door: 6.1L 370Cu. If so please use the bidding box above. The models they produced were largely the same as their US-built counterparts. This car is coral over white with coral and black interior this beautiful 1957 Pontiac is one of the nice Kinion Auto Sales (877) 712-2813 Clarence, IA 52216 (1,454 miles away) 25 View Listing View Inventory. The GTO was split from being an option on the Tempest LeMans series to becoming a separate GTO series. Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. In 1952, Pontiac discontinued the Streamliner and replaced it with additional models in the Chieftain line built on the GM A-body platform. Nice rare car. Pontiac or formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors. Many noted the G8 as the poor man's BMW M5, due to its similar performance at a much cheaper price. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated: Straight Coolant Hose (Standard) 1957 . The Pontiac Star Chief was built in six generations: 1st Gen (1954), 2nd Gen (1955-1957), 3rd Gen (1958), 4th Gen (1959-1960), 5th Gen (1961-1964), and 6th Gen (1965 . The seller mentions that this Pontiac has every option that was available in 1957 except for A/C, power windows, and a power actuated seat. This variant lasted through 1957; after that the Safari name was used for all of the division's standard four door wagons. With the discontinuation of Oldsmobile in 2004, Pontiac went through a complete product revamping through this period. The response was that more than half of the 1963 Tempests and LeMans (separate lines for that one year only) were ordered with the V8. No wagons were offered. By the end of the muscle car era, the Quadrajet setup had become common on Pontiac engines. It would also be Pontiac's final year in NASCAR. Pontiac began work on a V8 configuration in 1946. In addition, the Grand Prix line added its first-ever 4-door model, offered in LE and STE trims. Many reports suggested that the Trans Am/Firebird would return after GM confirmed the rebirth of the Camaro, however, no reports confirmed this. 1949 Packard Super Deluxe Eight LWB Sedan16 hours$700Bid Now, 1995 Buick Riviera Supercharged3 days$2,000Bid Now, 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible3 days$1,550Bid Now. May include vehicles with color changes, and/or minor removable modifications, but preserve their original engine specifications and body configuration. The 3800 Series II V6 had become standard in 1995, featuring 205hp. The Pontiacs were differentiated by a large chrome strip on the top and center of the front hood that Pontiac called the "Silver Streak". In 1968, our family, 4 kids and mom and dad, were driving in our wagon lime this one. [4], Along with an all-new body, the straight-eight was superseded by the new Strato Streak V-8 power in 1955. 149,631. Tentative plans to build a Pontiac version of the Corvair were scrapped when the more conventional Chevy II was introduced in late-1961. Estes agreed to share in the cost and allow Pontiac to have a one-year exclusivity on this new car; the next year Chevy would follow with its version which was called Chevrolet Monte Carlo. [3] Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. A two-wheel alignment was performed in January 2023. GM thoroughly had their hat in the ring with the Chevrolet Nomad, Buick Caballero, Pontiac Safari, and now this Safari Transcontinental. For 1964, the Tempest and LeMans' transaxle design was dropped and the cars were redesigned under GM's new A-body platform - frame cars with a conventional front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout. [19], The prewar through the early 1950s Pontiacs were not powerful as they featured the heavy and long Pontiac straight-8 engine, which was less expensive to produce than the increasingly popular V8s. The Canadian dealership lines were either Chevrolet-Oldsmobile-Cadillac or Pontiac-Buick-GMC; small towns usually had only one or the other, but not both, so it was imperative to keep Pontiac prices competitive with Plymouth and Ford (and Chevrolet). At the 1939 New York World's Fair, a 1939 Deluxe Six was displayed with body panels made entirely from plexiglass. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Sport Wagon Chassis no. Only a handful of the 1,894 produced have survivedThe seller further adds that this Safari is rust free and was recently repainted in its two-tone scheme of Inca Metallic Blue with a white roof. Beginning in 1953 the model lineup consisted of the base "Pathfinder", mid-range "Pathfinder Deluxe", and top-of-the-line "Laurentian". A new compact Tempest was introduced for the 1961 model year. James MacDonald left the post of general manager to be replaced by Martin J. Caserio in late 1972. All New 150 Handy Man Wagon. Safari station wagon production ended in 1989, the last V8-powered full-sized, rear-wheel drive Pontiac until the 2009 G8. Attempting to connect. Was: $129.99. The median age of Pontiac owners dropped from 46 in 1981 to 38 in 1988. [1] Seat belts were added as options in 1956. Learn more. Good luck! It was offered through the 1977 model year. Yeah, the roof rack is on backwards, but its no big deal, as it can be installed with the bases pointing either forward or backwards, and as its 6 bases are identical in location, the rack can be removed, rotated 180 degrees and re-installed. Thanks to Roger for this tip! 1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom 4-door sedan Golden Jubilee Edition, "Directory Index: Pontiac/1954 Pontiac/album", "Top 50 TV Cars Of All Time: No. This coincided with major body styling changes across all models that introduced increased glass area, twin V-shaped fins, and lower hood profiles. Looks stock on the outside but under the hood is all business!! This was a novel, but unsuccessful approach. Fresh 455 CI engine . Although originally conceived as a 303cuin (5.0L) model to compete in the Trans Am racing series, in a cost-saving move the Pontiac Trans Am debuted with the standard 400cuin (6.6L) engines. [4] By emphasizing its "Wide Track" design, it billed itself as the "performance division" of General Motors that marketed cars with the "we build excitement" tag line. [3], The Ventura was more lavishly equipped in the manner of the high-line Bonneville, but was available with only two doors and rode the Catalina's slightly shorter wheelbase. Pontiac introduced more performance-oriented models over the next decade. Under the hood is a Tri-Power (three two-barrel carburetors) equipped 347 (revised) CI V8 engine, generating 300 gross HP. In 2005 the Sunfire was discontinued and replaced by the new Pontiac Pursuit (later named G5 for the American market). Dealership Showcased. These also were the basis for the Tri-Power setups on the engines. BaT MOTO Alumni Gathering: May 6 at The Quail in Carmel, CARegister Now. This year also saw DeLorean leaving the post of general manager to accept a similar position at GM's Chevrolet division. From their inception in the 1950s until the early 1970s, Pontiac engines were known for their performance. The cabin features front and rear bench seats reupholstered in red and ivory vinyl joined by color-coordinated door panels. 18,000 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe 18000 US$. . An all-new Firebird was introduced in 1993. 1957 Ford Thunderbird hardtop convertible. [25], Increasing insurance and fuel costs for owners decreased demand for muscle cars, along with Federal emissions and safety regulations, put an end to the unrestricted, powerful engines of the 1960s. (One of the few advantages of getting old ; I experienced in person much of the early automotive advances. The first Bonneville was also introduced. All automatics were four-speed Super-Hydra-Matics or, as the Hydramatic Division that designed and built them called them, "Controlled coupling HydraMatic". While the 1953 and 1954 models were heavily reworked versions of the 1949-52 Chieftain models, they were engineered for the V8 engine that was supposed to be introduced on the 1953 models, but the Buick division complained to GM's management that the introduction might take sales away because Buick was introducing the new nailhead V8 in 1953. That being the case, an examination is in short order. Tartan red/white power convertible top, Vinyl red/white interior, 347 CI, 3 Carb, 4 speed A.T., Cont . The silver streaks running down the hood were dropped for the new "Star Flight" design. As mentioned above, GM would incorporate Native American imagery into Pontiac and would use Native American names for its cars on the brand. Pontiacs were built in Canada by Canadians in GM Canada with Canadian raw materials beginning in 1926, with factories in Oshawa, Ontario, and Regina, Saskatchewan. At the beginning of the Star Chief's production run, the model represented the top of the Pontiac line. This one I could see Pontiac loading it up on this late entry as the 58s would be all new and maybe they threw all the options they could into them to get rid of the parts. The Strato-streak 347ci V8 features a Rochester 2-Jet carburetor and was factory rated at 270 horsepower and 359 ft-lb of torque. Ventura. Only eight-cylinder engines were offered in 1933 and 1934, displacing 223.4cuin (3.7L) rated at 77hp (57kW; 78PS). The 1966 model year saw the introduction of a completely new overhead camshaft (OHC) 6-cylinder engine in the Tempest. 1957 Pontiac super chief this car features a 347 engine and an automatic transmission. The first model made its debut as the Oakland Four from 1909 until it was replaced by the Oakland Six in 1916. The Star Chief continued to be available only with four doors through the end of production. 18, I Love Lucy's 1955 Pontiac", "1957 Pontiac Star Chief Technical Specifications and data. Its a land yacht, but looks amazing. Cant beat them old U.S. made vehicles. Become a member to add images to your comments. Although it was originally to be available in GTOs and Firebirds, only a few SD 455 engines made it into Firebird Trans Ams that year. 1953 Pontiac Chieftain. Pontiacs built in the late 1960s conformed to new U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Free shipping. Also for 1955, the new Star Chief Safari two door hardtop wagon, which was similar to Chevrolet's Bel Air Nomad, was introduced, shared with the Pontiac Chieftain. ], In addition in the late-1960s, GM directed their GM and Pontiac divisions to develop concept mini-cars called commuter cars for urban drivers. . At the end of the 1991 model year, the 6000 was discontinued in favor of the newly expanded Grand Prix lineup and the new Trans Sport minivan, which replaced the 6000 station wagon. 1957 Pontiac Tri-Power air cleaner now on Ebay: https://pages.ebay.com/together/. Custom interior Less longstanding but equally memorable is the "cladding" common on the doors and fenders of Pontiacs produced in the 1990s and 2000s. The Tempest was discontinued, after being renamed 'T-37' and 'GT-37' for 1971. The WS6 option saw this number increase to 320hp (239kW; 324PS) and the addition of Ram Air and stiffer springs. The first all-new Pontiac models appeared in 1949. The coupe version of the Grand Prix was also discontinued. This was the brand's entry into the fuel economy segment of the market. Completely new bodies and chassis were introduced for the 1955 model year and sales increased. The Chieftain models had a 122-inch wheelbase while the star Chief models were larger at 124 inches. On December 2, 2008, General Motors announced that it was considering eliminating numerous brands, including Pontiac, in order to appease Congress in hope of receiving a $25 billion loan. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction. The GTO was also initially powered by the 350 HP LS-1 V8 in its first model year. The GTP's new 3.8 L supercharged V6 now made 260 horsepower (190kW), up 20 from the previous generation. The most important of these is the GTO. $39,995 Charlotte, NC Mar 24 2023. [6] General Motors was a sponsor of the show and the Pontiac was used several times for product placement. With the 1959 model year, Pontiac came out with its "Arrowhead" emblem, with the star design in the middle. 49,500 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. That didnt work. A convertible body style was reintroduced after nine years. All 1958 models featured ball joint front suspension replacing the previous kingpin design. As emissions regulations were increasing, two of the three iterations of the 455cuin (7.5L) engine were discontinued after 1974, with the final version of the 455 remaining available through 1976.[27]. I am selling my beloved 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari 2-door wagon, which is considered one of the nicest in the country. BaT Auctions Presents: The Monterey Touring Vehicles Collection from Mohr Imports, Live from The BaT Alumni Gathering: Randy Nonnenberg on The Horsepower Heritage Podcast. The 1976 Sunbird, based on the Chevrolet Vega and Monza's equivalent, joined the line. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). [2] The Star Chief was available in Deluxe and pricier Custom trim, with the top trim level hardtop called the Catalina. The Star Chief's four-door "Vista" hardtop was also shared by the Bonneville. His replacement was F. James McDonald. The only exception would be the Indian head high-beam indicator light in the instrument cluster. In. The Tri carburetor deletion came from the 14th floor of GM banning multiple carburetions and was headed by GM president Ed Cole. Although it was not directly replaced, the RWD G8 introduced for the 2008 model year did fill some of the market voids. Fresh Turbo 400 transmission . The Fiero was partially responsible for Pontiac seeing its first increase in sales in four years. Later iterations would see some of the first introductions on Pontiacs of anti-lock brakes, steering wheel-mounted radio controls, and other features. Neither was placed in production. WOW hadnt heard of this before whats not to like about a Custom Star Chief Safari Transcontinental especially in this two-tone blue. 1957 Pontiac Safari Blue, Automatic $39,500 63134, Saint Louis, Pottawatomie County, OK 1957 309 Miles 2 doors This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari wagon was given a complete body-off restoration in 2012 and is powered by a 347ci V8 with a tri-power. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice Pontiac used Carter 1-barrel carburetors for many years but, by the time of the second generation, the V8 engines had switched mostly to 2-barrel offerings. (Ive owned both) The car left the factory finished in Kenya Ivory and was repainted in red under previous ownership. In 1992, a brand-new Bonneville was introduced. In 1957, the high performance Star Chief Custom Bonneville was introduced as part of its divisional head's push to raise the marque out of the doldrums. (Sunbird Safari wagon through 1979.). In very good condition. Find 1957 Chevrolet Wagons for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. As a result of Pontiac's rising sales, versus Oakland's declining sales, Pontiac became the only companion marque to survive its parent, with Oakland ceasing production in 1932. 1958 was also the year the "Silver Streak" styling feature was no longer offered, which was first used in 1933. The Bonneville was now the top of the line, coming in three body styles: a two-door hardtop, a four-door hardtop, and a four-door station wagon. A Native American headdress was used as a logo until 1956. In mid-1971 Pontiac introduced the compact, budget-priced Ventura II (based on the third generation Chevrolet Nova). Get new comment updates via email. One holdout to this industry-wide slide was the Super Duty 455 engine of 19731974. This car, although a Pontiac in name, was no more than a slightly re-trimmed Caprice. This was the first in a series of NASCAR-ready pre- Super-Duty V8 engines and introduced the long line of multi-carburetor-equipped engines that saw Pontiac become a major player during the muscle car and pony car era of the 1960s. The similarity of the engines (except for the 301 & 265 versions) makes rebuilding these engines relatively easier. Oldsmobile used this same transmission and called it Jetaway Hydramatic; Cadillac also used it and called it 315 or P 315 Hydramatic. The base 1972 mid-sized Pontiac was now called LeMans. Pontiac retained its own front- and rear-end styling, interiors, and engines. This contains the engine number and serial number, so you can prove that yours has the factory original engine. Somewhere along the line, the Pontiac Safari Transcontinental Star Chief escaped my attention. An airplane had lost power after take off, and tried to land on a city street. Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Mecum Auction does not verify, warrant or guarantee this information. Your CA Privacy Rights (Shine the Light) It was named after the famous Odawa chief, who had also given his name to the city of Pontiac, Michigan, where the car was produced. The Pontiac Safari is a series of station wagons introduced in 1955. Free shipping for many products! The engine gained the nickname "Hay Baler" because of its tendency to kick violently, like the farm machine.[23]. 20 inch rear 18 inch front Boyd Coddington wheels . In 1958, the "Strato-Chief" replaced the "Pathfinder Deluxe", and in 1959 the line was reorganized with "Laurentian" in mid-range and the new "Parisienne" inserted at the top (similar to the U.S. market Bonneville). The Sunbird was offered in its rear-wheel-drive configuration through the 1980 model year. The Bonneville introduced the GXP trim level to replace the SSEi. Good luck on finding a filterIm pretty sure Pontiac followed the same pathth. In 2001 Pontiac introduced the Aztek into the emerging SUV market segment. 2004 saw the reintroduction of the Pontiac GTO (based on the Australian-developed Holden Monaro). See past 1957 Pontiac Star Chief auction results VIN / Serial C757H14273 Auction details Got questions? Horsepower was rated at 85hp (63kW; 86PS) @3200 RPM using three main bearings, solid valve lifters and a Marvel one-barrel carburetor. One so equipped was tested by Car and Driver magazine, which proclaimed it the last of the fast cars. The Safari was added to the Pontiac mix mid-year, perhaps as a way for GM to justify the tooling for the Nomad. While no longer Pontiac's prestige model, the Star Chief remained a well-appointed car, and the division's finest four door hardtops and sedans. This design was subsequently picked up by nearly every OHV engine manufacturer at one point or another. Pretty sure that air cleaner would have been oil bath but a great looking wagon. It was based and shared parts with the 389, but an altered, reduced bore. The Star Chief featured a 11-inch (280mm) stretch to the A-body platform giving it a 124-inch (3,100mm) wheelbase. [2] The Series 6-27 sold 39,000 units within six months of its appearance at the 1926 New York Auto Salon, hitting 76,742 in 12 months. Theres a beautiful 57 Pontiac coupe on craigslist now that has the tripower setup on it. Wire-spoked wheel covers returned for the first time since the 1930s. Seattle, WA 5 years at epage.com. GM developed a gasoline-electric drive hybrid, the XP-833, and the Pontiac X-4, a rear-wheel drive mid-engine car that was powered by a radical X-shaped aircraft type air-cooled two-stroke radial engine where the standard crankshaft was replaced by a unit called a Scotch yoke. The following year, another former buggy company executive, William C. Durant, founded General Motors in Flint, Michigan, as a holding company for the Buick Motor Company. Nonetheless, Pontiac offered a similarly-named series called the Strato Chief, but this model was the lowest-priced big Canadian Pontiac. [30] On February 17, 2009, GM proposed the sale or elimination of its Saturn division, the sale of Saab, and either the sale or elimination of Hummer, depending on whether a buyer could be found quickly. One of the first steps involved the removal of the "silver streaks" from the hood and deck lid which were a traditional styling feature beginning in 1933. [3] The sedans and coup models all shared the longer 124inch wheelbase, while the Custom Safari model remained on a chassis two inches shorter, shared with the lesser Chieftain. . The Grand Prix debuted in 1997 with the "Wider is Better" advertising campaign. Pontiac or formally the Pontiac Motor Division of General Motors, was an American automobile brand owned, manufactured, and commercialized by General Motors.Introduced as a companion make for GM's more expensive line of Oakland automobiles, Pontiac overtook Oakland in popularity and supplanted its parent brand entirely by 1933.. Sold in the United States, Canada, and Mexico by GM, in the . The Solstice concept shown in 2002 was approved for production as a roadster (2006-2009) and, for a few months, a total of 1,266 coupes (2009) were built in Wilmington, DE before the end of Pontiac. GM Canada also built right-hand drive versions of their Pontiacs for export to Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa as knock-down kits until the late 1960s. Production of the 1969 Firebirds was extended into the first three months of the 1970 model year (all other 1970 Pontiacs debuted September 18, 1969) due to a decision to delay the introduction of an all-new 1970 Firebird (and Chevrolet Camaro) until February 26, 1970. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari 2-Door Wagon Walk Around and Drive Vintique Motors 679 subscribers Subscribe 0 Share No views 1 minute ago Vintique Motors is thrilled to present this. A four-cylinder engine was also introduced in the Tempest model line. Why cant suburbanites have a little motoring excitement too, right? IMO youre doing mankind a favour by showing it! Producing two entirely separate engine series would have increased costs, so the 261cuin (4.3L) Chevrolet straight-six replaced the Pontiac Flathead Six, and the new 265cuin (4.3L) Chevrolet V8 replaced the old Pontiac straight-eight. In mid-year 1977, Pontiac introduced the Phoenix, an upscale version of the Ventura which replaced the Ventura entirely after the end of the 1977 model year. [3] In January 1957, some time after the rest of the new models, the four-door "Custom Safari Transcontinental" station wagon was introduced.[3]. For 1963, Pontiac replaced it with a new "326" that was actually 336cuin (5.5L) V8 with a bore of 3.78 and stroke of 3.75 (same stroke as the 389). About 630 Bonnevilles were built in 1957. [21] The increase to 64-inch (1,626mm) was because Knudsen noticed the new, wider bodies looked awkward on the carried-over 1958 frames. The car was easily identified by its chrome star trim along its sides, a feature all Star Chiefs were equipped with. The 1957 Pontiac station wagons were an interesting juxtaposition of two opposing philosophies. The Grand Am was replaced with the mid-size G6 in 2005. But really, we think this is stunner because the classic details are so correct, right down to the amber Indian head hood ornament tha. [7], The Safari was not quite part of the Star Chief line, as it sat on the shorter Chieftain 122in (3,100mm) wheelbase. The Ventura lasted only through 1961, and was replaced by the even sportier new Grand Prix. This feature also made it possible for Pontiac to develop the modern muscle car, by the relatively simple process of placing its second largest-displacement engine, the 389cuin (6.4L) into its mid-size car, the Le Mans, making the Pontiac LeMans GTO. That left the Catalina as the only big Pontiac, further reducing sales as buyers went for more plushness. Photos (21) Engine: 347 Trans: 3-Speed Automatic Baiting Hollow, NY Check Availability 1957 Pontiac Star Chief $67,495 In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the U.S. market embraced eight-cylinder engines and US Pontiacs equipped with the straight-eight engine were popular, but in Canada, the straight-six continued to be the popular offering. In 1956, when Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen became general manager of Pontiac, alongside new heads of engineering, E. M. Estes and John DeLorean, Knudsen began reworking the brand's image. There were 13 sold in the last 5 years. While a V6 engine was no longer available in the J-car, sedan, coupe, and convertible body styles did survive.
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