1958 Pontiac Chieftain 2 door Sedan

1958 Pontiac Chieftain Description

You are looking at a mostly original (except wheels) car. From past history, this car was put away in a barn in Pennsylvania in 1967. It was dormant over 40 years, then purchased in an estate sale in 2010. I purchased the car about a year and a half ago. I have been working on it and know it well, so feel free to call me with any questions.

BODY

• Has original white paint with patina
• Spear and roof were originally salmon (Reefshell Pink?), now green. I have 1 qt of PPG salmon that goes with the car
• Floors, trunk, extensions and inner rockers are excellent
• Has mostly surface rust, will need minor patch work in left side rocker, corners of fenders, lower rear wheel arch. Rest of car is rock solid
• Most glass is in excellent condition
• Left rear quarter glass is broken ($85 to replace)
• Stainless is in excellent condition
• Bumpers have slight rust on bottoms
• Lenses are in very good condition throughout
• Has all new external bulbs and headlights
• Cool dual spot lights added (not working but complete)

INTERIOR

• All-original interior needing carpet and front seat repaired
• Rear seat is excellent
• Passenger door panel has small hole (repairable)
• Armrests need to be recovered
• Dash and chrome are in very good condition
• All gauges work

ENGINE/TRANS

• Has original 370 4bbl engine
• Has original Hydra-Matic transmission
• Original carburetor is rebuilt
• Has complete tune-up with cap, rotor, wires, points, plugs and coil
• Generator is rebuilt
• Received coolant flush with new thermostat
• The engine starts with touch of key and runs great
• Transmission shifts fine with no slipping or noise

SUSPENSION & WHEELS

• Has new 15" spoke mags
• Has new 205/75R15 radials
• New master cylinder
• New front brakes and wheel cylinders
• New rear brakes and wheel cylinders
• All new front bearings and grease seals
• All drums machined
• Comes with 2 extra front drums (hard to find)
• Has original spiral shocks
• Ball joints and tie rods are tight and serviced
• Spare 1960 knuckles for disc brake conversion (as far as I know, not available for '58)

This car runs and drives. It could use more tinkering, but I have no time for it any more. It is a sound car and a great start for an awesome driver or full restoration. If you have any questions, please call (585) 259-6614. I know this car well and will answer any questions.

Sold "as is." Winning bidder must pay $500 deposit within 48 hours of auction's end to hold for up to two weeks. Car must be paid in full before delivery. If car is paid in full but you need more time before picking it up, storage is available.