1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
Hailed as the “brightest star of Pontiac’s line,” the Star Chief series entered its second generation for the 1955 model year wearing its trademark “Silver Streak” design. It sat on a 124 inch wheelbase – the longest offered by Pontiac – and debuted Pontiac’s overhead-valve V8 engine under the hood. Overnight, the Star Chief’s engine jumped from a 118 horsepower six-cylinder and 127 horsepower straight-eight to the 180 horsepower “Strato Streak” V8, which would grow to 270 horsepower by 1957. The Star Chief was offered as a four-door Sedan, a Convertible, a Catalina two-door hardtop, and a Safari station wagon in either Deluxe or Custom trim. Today, the Star Chief remains an enticing alternative to the more common Chevrolet Bel Air and a charming throwback to mid-century motoring.
Jerry Ferguson, a member of the United States Navy and a co-founder of Biomet Inc., a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of musculoskeletal orthopedic implants and products, was known for his entrepreneurial drive and generosity. He was also an enthusiast of all things 1950s, from music to automobiles. Pursuing his love affair with the automobile, in 1984 Ferguson established the Classic Car Centre of Warsaw, Indiana, a company dedicated to the acquisition and restoration of mid-century American Classics. In operation until his return to Biomet in 1993, today Hagerty Marketplace is proud to offer The Ferguson Collection, comprising the long-hidden remaining inventory and personal collection of Jerry Ferguson.
Highlights
Offered from The Ferguson Collection
Finished in Starlight Yellow with a power-operated white pinpoint vinyl soft top
White vinyl seat upholstery and door panels
Powered by a 347 cu-in V8 topped with a four-barrel carburetor, rated at 270 horsepower and 359 lb-ft of torque
Three-speed “Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic” transmission
Held in current ownership for over three decades
De Luxe Basic Group:
Underseat Heater and Defroster
De Luxe Electramatic Wonder Bar Radio and Electric Antenna
Custom Lounge Latex Foam Cushion – Front Only
Oil-Bath Air Cleaner
Full-Flow Oil Filter
Mirror Group:
Outside Rear-View Mirror
Inside Non-Glare Tilt Mirror
Power steering
The engine bay is sanitary and well-kept
Solid body
14-inch steel wheels wearing chrome three-bar spinner covers and mounted with Allstate wide whitewall tires
Available for the first time in 35 years
This Star Chief Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 49,300 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown
Features
Chrome bumpers, front and rear
Chrome side molding, grille, window trim, and tail fins
Bench seats, front and rear
Rubber bumper ends
Vent windows
Manually operated windows
Analog clock
Horizontal 120 mph speedometer
Two-spoke steering wheel
Electric windshield wipers
Dual sun visors
Black nylon cut-pile carpeting
Carpeted luggage compartment
Glasspack mufflers
Four-wheel drum brakes
Dual exhaust exiting through rear bumper
Known Imperfections
Please note that all of the lots in The Ferguson Collection are offered in non-running condition after being stored without operation in a climate-controlled facility for at least 10 years. As a result, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term storage or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.
Older restoration in “driver quality” cosmetic condition
Included
Spare wheel and tire
Set of four additional wheel covers
White top boot cover
Ownership documents
Ownership History
This Star Chief Convertible was acquired by The Ferguson Collection in 1988.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle
Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com
