1959 Pontiac Star Chief

1959 Pontiac Star Chief – Original 35000 miles 1959 was a phenomenal year for Pontiac! The legendary 389 V-8 made it’s debut this year and would later appear in the all new muscle car from Pontiac the GTO. The wide track design was also introduced this year and would lead Pontiac design for decades. Pontiac was also selected as Motor Trend magazine “Car of the Year” for 1959. Pontiac was fourth in sales industry wide for 1959 with 383,320 sold. Pontiac also won the the Daytona 500, Pikes Peak hill climb, and the Darlington 500 this year. The National Hot Rod Association top eliminator title also went to Pontiac when the 389 posted a 0-60 time of 8.8 seconds and did a quarter mile in 16.9 seconds. This particular Custom Star Chief 2 door sport sedan is one of the finest original unrestored cars imaginable. With only 35,000 miles from new it remains absolutely unmolested pristine original. It features the all new 389 V-8 with 280 horsepower and the hydramatic transmission. It has a 124 inch wheelbase and 10,254 were produced. Although the Jade Mist Green Poly exterior finish is mostly original there has been some touch up which is indiscernible and the finish shows beautifully.Doors: 2