1957 Pontiac Star Chief 4 door hardtop

I really like this car..the two tone color scheme is apparent with the outside and inside colors...if only cars today had such matching color schemes! The rocket motif is apparent on the side and back end of the car. Note the tremendous detail...twin rocket ships on the front fenders, chrome bows in the interior roof line...very stylish!

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[KILLER2289]

Nice car man I just got a regular cheiftian I'm stoakrd on it

[raconter1]

@KILLER2289 Hey, Jelly! These are awesome cars...they seem pretty rare, too...nice choice! Thanks! :) Jack

[gene978]

Super, just SUPER! Thanks Jack Buddy!

[raconter1]

@gene978 Hey, Gene! Glad you like! Thanks! :) Jack

[joncaddy]

Wow, what a nice car! Im over in the UK and have owned 40 odd cars including show winning 68 Roadrunner, 69 Charger, various 50s Caddys and Fords. But now have an mint unrestored 56 Starchief Catalina 4dr H/T, that i wouldnt trade for anything. Your 57 is so nice, wish it was over here. John.

[raconter1]

@joncaddy Hey, John! I indeed wish this Starchief was mine..I just happened to video it at a car show! That's a great collection of cars you have....it's nice to see American iron has a place in the UK! Thanks! :) Jack

[raconter1]

@mako7828 I've been looking at the classified section of a 1955 issue of Motor Trend. It is amazing how many unbelievable cars were being sold at the time....like 35 Cords, 41 Lincoln Continentals...some at the price of a new car, but many at substantially lower prices..they really didn't anticipate the collector status these cars would have. As they say, hindsight is always 20/20! Thanks! :) Jack

[mako7828]

@raconter1 sure but in fairness this area classic cars were plentiful, and I owned several, what we used for parts cars, people now are pulling teeth to get and rebuild. Im very fortunate for sure, I have my 71 charger I built from the ground up in highschool and my 68 powerwagon which need to be redone again, that was my first truck at 16. Just sold the 60 lesabre, practically gave it away.

Anyhow, nice car, love the classic old dashes, they had soul

[raconter1]

@mako7828 Sad story indeed! It's one thing to sell to someone who has knowledge of the car, and respect for it, and another to sell to someone who has no intention of maintaining it...will just use it and throw it away.

The positive is that at least you had the experience of owning and driving the car. Thanks! :) Jack

[mako7828]

@raconter1 yes sir, sold my mint 57 chieftain when I need some cash 20 years ago to some jack ass who wnated it for a daily driver