1957 Pontiac Star Chief

This 1957 Pontiac Star Chief convertible was refinished in red over red and white upholstery as part of a refurbishment completed in 1991, and it was acquired by the current owner in 2021. The car is powered by a 347ci V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a white soft top, 15″ Ion alloy wheels, drum brakes, power steering, a dual exhaust system, tail fins, bright dash trim, an analog clock, and a push-button AM radio. This Star Chief convertible is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a service manual, an additional set of wheels with tires, an uninstalled continental kit, and a clean Indiana title in the owner’s name. The body left the factory finished in Starlight Yellow and was repainted in red as part of the 1991 refurbishment. Bright trim accents the bumpers, side moldings, grille, window surrounds, and tail fins, and additional features include a white convertible top with a matching boot cover, rear fender skirts, hooded headlights, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper. The 15″ Ion five-spoke alloy wheels wear 215/75 Cooper Trendsetter SE narrow-whitewall tires. Equipment includes unassisted four-wheel drum brakes, power steering, and an older spare wheel stored in the trunk. The bench seating was reupholstered in red and white as part of the refurbishment. Interior equipment includes bright dash trim, lap belts for the front occupants, an analog clock, vent windows, rubber floor mats, a heater, and a push-button AM radio. The two-spoke steering wheel features a full horn ring and fronts a horizontal-sweep 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges for amperage, coolant temperature, fuel level, and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 23k miles, approximately 200 of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 347ci V8 features a green-painted block, intake manifold, cylinder heads, and valve covers along with an open-element air cleaner. The oil was changed in 2022. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The trim tag decodes as follows: Style: 57 – 2867DTX – Pontiac Star Chief convertible coupe Body: P1861 – Pontiac, Michigan, Fisher Body Plant Trim: 225-2 – Dark Gray & Pale Gray interior Paint: MMA – Starlight Yellow upper and lower body with Raven Black insert Accessory Codes: BA – Underseat heater & defroster, deluxe radio & manual antenna, latex front seat foam, oil bath air cleaner, full-flow oil filter EX – Power antenna