It may be incorrect as well but it looks right at home. (One of the few advantages of getting old ; I experienced in person much of the early automotive advances. Only 1,294 Star Chief Custom Safari wagons were built for the 1957 model year, making them the poorest-selling Pontiacs in the lineup. The Star Chief featured a 11-inch (280mm) stretch to the A-body platform giving it a 124-inch (3,100mm) wheelbase. Pontiac added the drive-by-wire 400 HP LS2 V8 for the 2005 and 2006 model years at no additional cost. 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. 25 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 2. But testing comparisons to the OHV Oldsmobile V8 revealed the L-head could not compete performance-wise. sedan 33,325 gasoline automatic. Tentative plans to build a Pontiac version of the Corvair were scrapped when the more conventional Chevy II was introduced in late-1961. It had an independent front and rear suspension and an upscale full leather interior. When the mid-sized Chevrolet Chevelle was introduced in 1964 it was sold in Canada as the Acadian Beaumont ('Beaumont' was formerly the top-level trim of Chevy II-based Acadian), and in 1966 Beaumont became its own marque. P757H55759. Pete Estes now became general manager of Pontiac and DeLorean was promoted to Pontiac chief engineer. The hood ornament Indian was amber plastic that lit up when the headlights were turned on. 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. 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. Checking for missed updates. GM soon bought other automakers, including Oldsmobile and Cadillac. These included energy-absorbing interior parts such as steering columns, steering wheels, knobs and handles, dual-circuit hydraulic brake systems, shoulder belts, side marker lights, and headrests. 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). This was achieved by using many components from the six-cylinder Chevrolet Master, such as the body. Bonneville taillights and the three chrome stars on each side continued to distinguish the car from the Catalina. Was: $129.99. [24] In an industry first, plastic grilles were used on several models. GM adapted the J-body cars and the all-new 1982 J2000 (later renamed Sunbird) had a convertible as part of its line. 1953 Pontiac Chieftain For Sale 46 Used Cars From $6,800 In 1998 the Firebird was updated. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Station Wagon large-mag car ad at the best online prices at eBay! An airplane had lost power after take off, and tried to land on a city street. Contact us SPECIFICATIONS HIGHLIGHTS Rare Star Chief Wagon with factory air conditioning V-8 engine Automatic transmission Factory Black car Black/White interior AM radio In-dash clock Continental kit Chrome bumpers Wide Whitewall tires PHOTOS This was initially intended to be an L-head engine, and 8 experimental units were built and extensively tested by the end of the 1940s. The Polaris design apparently made it to full-scale clay before it was canceled. With the exception of the Parisienne Safari, the Firebird, and Fiero, beginning in 1988 all Pontiacs, with the exception of the Firebird, switched to front-wheel drive platforms. One long-familiar styling element was the split-grille design which was introduced in 1959 to complement the make's new "wide track" stance. Just love to learn something new about old! 1955-1957 Pontiac Full-Size 4th generation (Chieftain, Star Chief, Super Chief, Bonneville) all versions catalogue Other 1957 body shapes and variants of this base model: The following versions and sub-models of Pontiac Star Chief Safari were available in 1957 (5 versions, see below for more details): Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari (man. I thought I knew 50s-60s Pontiacs and I knew about the 57 Safari 2door Nomad sibling, however the Transcontinental is a model I was completely unaware of until now. The 1966 model year saw the introduction of a completely new overhead camshaft (OHC) 6-cylinder engine in the Tempest. New distributor and plug wires . Compared to the Catalina, the Star Chief was equipped only very slightly more lavishly; the major additional interior feature was the electric clock. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site. 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. The Tempest won the Motor Trend "Car of the Year" award in 1961. Oldsmobile used this same transmission and called it Jetaway Hydramatic; Cadillac also used it and called it 315 or P 315 Hydramatic. This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. The most important of these is the GTO. 1 of 1,294! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari | Barn Finds So it's especially awesome to have them both on this 1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon. Great chrome . They incorporated styling cues such as lower body lines and rear fenders that were integrated into the rear-end styling of the car. In. The Ventura featured the luxury features of the Bonneville in the shorter, lighter Catalina body. $3600+ for an air cleaner! The GTO was split from being an option on the Tempest LeMans series to becoming a separate GTO series. The Safari Transcontinental Star Chief was produced only one year and only half of the model year at that. $869.00. In 1992, a brand-new Bonneville was introduced. The Pontiac brand was pulled after the 2009 model year in Mexico and the brand was renamed Matiz, selling only one vehicle, the Matiz G2 (Matiz's logo is similar to Pontiac's). Must be a very rare item. The Tempest was discontinued, after being renamed 'T-37' and 'GT-37' for 1971. Slick 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari - GM Authority The 1960 models had a complete reskinning with the exception of the body's canopies, which remained identical to the 1959s, but removed the tail fins and the distinctive split grille. A two-wheel alignment was performed in January 2023. Named after an 18th-century Detroit-area Ottawa Chieftain, Pontiac leveraged the Native American theme, including the stylish "arrow" side trim. This was the brand's entry into the fuel economy segment of the market. A 1958 Tri power Bonneville was the pace car for that year's Indianapolis 500. 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. In 1935, Pontiac shared the "torpedo" body appearance with the LaSalle and the Cadillac Series 60, just prior to its being used by Chevrolet, earning some media attention for the marque. 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. [3], The engine was updated from the 347cuin (5.7L) unit used in 1957 to a slightly bored out 370cuin (6.1L) version. With the introduction of this V8, the six-cylinder engines were discontinued; a six-cylinder would not return to the full-size Pontiac line until the GM corporate downsizing of 1977. CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM LLC. Thats a bit of a mixed bag and I dont want to be overly pedantic but if the upholstery is new, the interior is not original. The 4-door sedan version was available in Canada as the Pursuit throughout the model run. Rather than minimizing the side bumper, Pontiac designers put two troughs going along the length. All three BOP cars were unibody, dubbed the Y-body platform, combining the frame and body into a single construction, making them comparatively lighter and smaller. The new Bonnevilles and Catalinas continued to be best-sellers, although their styling similarity to the Chevrolet Caprice. Good luck on finding a filterIm pretty sure Pontiac followed the same pathth. An unusual feature of the "torpedo"-bodied exhibition car was that, with the push of a button, the front half of the body would open showing the engine and the car's front seat interior.[17]. 2004 saw the reintroduction of the Pontiac GTO (based on the Australian-developed Holden Monaro). Tri-Power Terrific! 1957 Pontiac Safari Transcontinental [18] Both engines increased displacements with the six going to 222.7cuin (3.6L) producing 85hp (63kW; 86PS) and the eight to 248.9cuin (4.1L) rated at 100hp (75kW; 101PS). 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Todd Fitch Pontiac's sporty two-door wagon hit the show rooms in 1955, General Motors' practical application of 1954's well-received Corvette Nomad show car. Neither was placed in production. Pontiac was to trim its number of models to four,[31] although there was talk of retaining only one model. The Star Chief continued to be available only with four doors through the end of production. 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. At the height of the horsepower era, Pontiac engines reached ratings of 390hp (291kW; 395PS) (SAE gross), though other engines achieved considerably higher outputs. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief | Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics The 1976 Sunbird, based on the Chevrolet Vega and Monza's equivalent, joined the line. Tartan red/white power convertible top, Vinyl red/white interior, 347 CI, 3 Carb, 4 speed A.T., Cont . The air cleaner is the same as the large round one with dual snorkels that was utilized in later years. 1957 Pontiac Super Chief Safari Station Wagon all versions. to look at it.. Do Pontiac numbers really match in 1956s . 49,500 1957 Pontiac Star Chief. GM thoroughly had their hat in the ring with the Chevrolet Nomad, Buick Caballero, Pontiac Safari, and now this Safari Transcontinental. Chevy Buick Pontiac moulding trim clips & nuts assortment - open end acorn (Fits: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief) . [7], The Safari was not quite part of the Star Chief line, as it sat on the shorter Chieftain 122in (3,100mm) wheelbase. Towards the end of the decade, many rumors began spreading that Pontiac would become completely reliant on RWD. [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. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-PONTIAC-TRI-POWER-WITH-AIR-CLEANER/193392581285?hash=item2d07189aa5:g:X-YAAOSwxu5ZLFD4. The new Grand Prix was such a sales success in 1969 as dealers moved 112,000 units - more than four times the number of Grand Prixs sold in 1968. The STE sported digital instruments and other electronics as well as a more powerful V6 and retuned suspension. More station wagons than ever were being offered. Hey local_sheriff, that traffic viewer prism whatever you meant by that was a device enabling the driver to easily see the traffic signal light that the outside sunvisor was blocking. This Pontiac is a reflection of its Baby-Boom era when station wagons and suburbs ruled. 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. No word on how this Safari actually runs but it shouldnt be an issue considering the low mileage accumulation. View car 30+ days ago See photo Pontiac Star Chief Hardtop $20,475 Paint imperfections are shown in the gallery. 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. The similarly styled Chevrolet still used the "X" frame from the early 1960s. New listings are added daily. Among other things, this version of the engine was equipped with a high-performance racing camshaft and dual 4-barrel carburetors. A mini-van? All other models including the big cars and Firebirds received only minor updates. In contrast, over 64,000 Solstice Convertibles were manufactured on that same line. . Learn more about Rare Two Door Wagon: 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Basketcase on Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. 1957 pontiac star chief - Trovit All on board the airplane were killed. The first all-new Pontiac models appeared in 1949. Not so much so. These new chassis allowed for reduced weight and smaller body sizes. BaT Auctions Presents: The Monterey Touring Vehicles Collection from Mohr Imports, Live from The BaT Alumni Gathering: Randy Nonnenberg on The Horsepower Heritage Podcast. [2] Also, in 2003, it was announced that the Grand Prix would be in the last year of its generation, with an improved seventh generation on the way for 2004. [22] A flexible steel shaft rotating at the speed of the engine delivered power from the front-mounted engine through a "torque tube" to a rear-mounted transaxle. The body was considerably longer and lower, and featured a new honeycomb grille design and twin headlamps. About 630 Bonnevilles were built in 1957. It is beautiful! Pontiac also began to focus on technology. [12][13] Within months of its introduction, Pontiac was outselling Oakland. The Quadrajet design continued until 1990 for Oldsmobile V8 applications, with added computer controls to meet emissions and fuel economy standards. 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The 3800 Series II V6 had become standard in 1995, featuring 205hp. Bidding will advance immediately to $. The TransAm received the LS-1 motor which produced 305hp (227kW; 309PS). 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. The Beaumont-badged Chevelles were in production in Canada until 1969. The stars were located either on the roof or rear fender, depending on year. That being the case, an examination is in short order. All New 150 Handy Man Wagon. All three put into production new technology pushed by John DeLorean, on which GM had been working for several years prior, but the Tempest was by far the most radical. [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. As the economy began to recover, by 1933, Pontiac had moved up to producing the least expensive cars available with straight-eight engines. The Safari name was often used by Pontiac to designate their station wa. 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. Though the Tempest's transaxle was similar to the one in the Corvair, introduced the year before, it shared essentially no common parts. And because you want to show off-this seldom-seen and vividly-painted classic, it has been upgraded with the best cruising features like air conditioning, an overdrive transmission, a powerful V8, and more. [38] Though both production and franchise agreements ended in 2010, Pontiac remains a registered and active trademark of GM for licensing purposes. 350ci OHV V8 Engine (see text) GM Performance "Ram-Jet" Fuel Injection 350bhp Richmond 5-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Coil Spring Front and Longitudinal Leaf Spring Rear Suspension 4-Wheel Power-Assisted Hydraulic Drum Brakes Information found on the website is presented as advance information for the auction lot. It was offered through the 1977 model year. 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Pro Touring Wagon - classic [2], 1932 was the first year for the Pontiac Series 302 V8. The concave rear window was replicated on Tempest/LeMans four-door intermediates in 1964 and 1965. WOW hadnt heard of this before whats not to like about a Custom Star Chief Safari Transcontinental especially in this two-tone blue. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. Pontiac introduced more performance-oriented models over the next decade. The new engine had redesigned cylinder heads with different valve angles and larger ports that allowed for larger diameter intake and exhaust valves. One design highlight of this generation Grand Prix is the sharing of the roof's sheet metal between both coupe and sedan models. SPONSORED . [3], For 1962, Pontiac offered a 421cuin (7L) Super Duty V8 with two four-barrel carburetors, rated at 405hp (302kW), as a US$2,250 option as the base Star Chief listed at US$3,097 ($27,744 in 2021 dollars [5]). Free shipping for many products! [1] Seat belts were added as options in 1956. [3] Typical for the 1955 Pontiacs is the design with two wide "Silver Streaks" running the length of the hood. Good luck! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief - conceptcarz.com 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). The design almost eliminated the large floor "hump" common to front-engined, rear-drive cars. This contains the engine number and serial number, so you can prove that yours has the factory original engine. This car, although a Pontiac in name, was no more than a slightly re-trimmed Caprice.
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