A stock intake manifold gets the mixture to stock cylinder heads topped by chrome valve covers and the spent gasses flow out through long tube headers. Encyclopedia of Classic cars Sports Cars 1945-1975. The Chieftain Special received two more models with two- and four-door Catalina hardtops, while the Custom line dropped the two-door sedan and gained a four-door Catalina hardtop sedan. It starts with a shiny air filter assembly with a bowtie wingnut that feeds a Rochester Quadra-jet carburetor. Four-barrel carburetion was optional for Chieftain 860 and 870 models Engines Chieftain synchromesh: V-8: Overhead valves.
It was a shame too, original 28K mile car. It looks great, rides nice and is a super comfortable cruiser. The other years in this generation are also terrific examples of prime 1950s American automobiles, though not quite as fast. Every policy offers Agreed Value, Unlimited Mileage, No Deductible, Towing and Labor, Spare Parts Coverage and the flexibility of using the Repair Shop of Your Choice. My 55 Chieftain is an 860.
Chieftain Hydra-Matic: V-8: Overhead valves. On the 56 Star Chiefs there is a spear, close to 24 inches long, that has 3 oval ports. Did they do drugs back then or was it the moon shine? There is a 350 cubic inch motor nestled down in a neat and clean engine bay, and for good measure is dressed out in a bit of chrome. The hood is topped by a large winged ornament with bold chrome stripes running up either side of it. The alternator as well as its mount are also all polished up and signs of good regular maintenance include fresh plugs, wires and cap. And don't forget about the trunk with plenty of room for all the luggage you could ever want to carry. All models were given honeycomb grilles, quad head and tail lamps, concave rear fenders, and longer, lower lines, but the traditional chrome streak installed on the hood and trunk was no longer used on all Pontiacs starting in 1958.
The door panels have dark green centers surrounded by lighter green, with ivory accents on the armrest and window cranks. This new theme included missile shaped side trim, extended rear fenders with V-shaped tips, lower hoods and massive bumpers. WheelSystemFilter selectedWheelSystemList, null ; wheelSystemFilter. Below all that is a beautiful sculpture in chrome with an upper part that almost looks like its smiling and a lower part that wraps all the way around to the front wheels. Brake horsepower: 216 at 4800 rpm. I have a 56 sales brochure, all the pic so the Star Chiefs have the Wide Sweep, the Catalina, the 870 and the 860 all have the narrow.
There was a less equipped Chieftain Special and the better equipped Chieftain Deluxe line, as well as the Custom Catalina two-door hardtop coupe. Collector values 1956 Chieftain 860 Four-door sedan No. People will smile as you roll down the boulevard, through town, or to an event. It looks great, rides nice and is a super comfortable cruiser. The alternator as well as its mount are also all polished up and signs of good regular maintenance include fresh plugs, wires and cap. Delorian, a new line of cars with true performance potential was developed for Pontiac in 1956.
Once again the Pontiac was enlarged. Also in 1954, 8-cylinder engines increased by about nine horsepower due to carburetor changes, up to 122 hp 91 kW for the manual and 127 hp 95 kW for the Hydra-Matic. Shit I don't think it even had the light up Indian. A slash of chrome runs down the side dividing the white from the green and the bold chrome stripes on the hood are echoed on the tops of the rear fenders. The colors are bright and sunny with a springtime feel to them. The trunk has another version of a wing ornament just over Pontiac in letters along with another sharp looking bumper. The door panels have dark green centers surrounded by lighter green, with ivory accents on the armrest and window cranks.
A stock intake manifold gets the mixture to stock cylinder heads topped by chrome valve covers and the spent gasses flow out through long tube headers. Come on down and check out this sweet ride. People will smile as you roll down the boulevard, through town, or to an event. Classic 50s style in a model of car that you don't see every day. An electric fan on the radiator keeps things running cool and power flows back through a 4-speed, automatic transmission. You can generally expect a response within 24 hours.
However, the newly redesigned was now very similar if not exact in dimensions, engines, trim levels and options. The Chieftain came with a gas gauge, ammeter, oil pressure gauge, and a temperature gauge which had marks for 160, 180, and 220 degrees Fahrenheit. It looks great, rides nice and is a super comfortable cruiser. Modern running gear that adds some power as well as reliability and a few extra gears for cruising is nice too. Star Chief synchromesh: V-8: Overhead valve. SellerTypeFilter selectedSellerTypeList, null ; sellerTypeFilter.
A 6-cylinder engine was no longer offered. The engine was the biggest news as this was Pontiac's first V8. Come on down and check out this sweet ride. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. Side by each, there is a difference. A slash of chrome runs down the side dividing the white from the green and the bold chrome stripes on the hood are echoed on the tops of the rear fenders. A slash of chrome runs down the side dividing the white from the green and the bold chrome stripes on the hood are echoed on the tops of the rear fenders.
The only exception being the Safari wagon which came with Star Chief trim, but on the 122in Chieftain frame. It shows all the models. Tons of chrome leads the way with designs influenced by the beginning of the space race. In 1951, the horsepower on the 8-cylinder rose to 116. The Body Style Number can be found on the car's. The trunk has another version of a wing ornament just over Pontiac in letters along with another sharp looking bumper. This was the first time since 1934 that all Pontiacs had the same wheelbase.