1955 Pontiac Chieftain Four door sedan-870 review from North America
"Great old cruiser. Never to be a custom or hotrod"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Well gee guys, this car is 54 years old. I bought it from a man that had it stored in a barn for some ten years or so.
Put a new battery and a set of tires on it. Poured some gas in the carb and she fired right up. Had to replace the head gaskets, which gave me a chance to look inside the motor. No ring groves, put new points and an alternator for convenience.
The interior is all original and beginning to show her age a little. I am in the process of prepping her for a new paint job and maybe a replacement interior, as original as possible of course.
This old girl runs and drives like cars were designed to way back when. Wish I could live long enough to see how the current junk Detroit is producing now will look in 54 years.
I am proud to be able to bring this nice old gal back to life, and make her all pretty again.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1955 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 287 c.i. V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th February, 2009 |