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1949 Pontiac Chieftain

Pontiac re-introduced pre-war models in the post-war era powered by flathead sixes and eights. The price points were affordable and they quickly regained its reputation for being a value-packed and reliable product. The models included the Torpedo and Streamliner, both of which had been introduced in the pre-war era. The six-cylinder L-head unit displaced 239.2 cubic-inches and delivered 90 horsepower; even more with the optional high compression cylinder head. The eight-cylinder unit displaced 248.9 CID and delivered just over 100 horsepower. Both were backed by a three-speed manual transmission with column shifting.

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2-Door Sedan
Chassis #: P6RH5385
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On the front of the hood was a straight-back Indian head ornament. Continuing the 'Native American' theme, Pontiac introduced Chieftain line 1949. They had a similar footprint to the Streamliner line, the only difference being a 3/4-inch higher body on the Chieftains. Except for the station wagons, the rest of the dimensions were identical to the Streamliner. The majority of the differences between these two lines were in the level of trim and accouterments. Offered with either a six- or eight-cylinder engine, the Chieftain was available as a 2- or 4-door sedan, sedan coupe, business coupe, and Deluxe Convertible. Pricing began at $1,590 and rose to $2,200 - slightly less than the Streamliner but similar none-the-less. In comparison, the Streamliner six-cylinder, 4-door sedan sold for $1,740. A comparable Chieftain example began at $1,760.

The 239.2 CID Six continued to deliver 90 horsepower while the eight-cylinder was still rated at 103 hp.

Pontiac would continue the Chieftain name through 1958, by which point it was joined by similarly themed names such as the 'Super Chief', and 'Star Chief' models.


by Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2020

Related Reading : Pontiac Chieftain History

As World War II ground to a halt in the late 1940s, production once again resumed at the Pontiac Motors Division of General Motors. Commissioned by the Government in 1942, Pontiac had assisted in the creation of rocket bombs throughout the duration of the war. Embroiled in the midst of the hysteria of a Communist Witch Hunt, in 1951, America also found itself of the long-lasting Korean War. At this....
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1949 Chieftain
$2,185-$15,195
1949 Pontiac Chieftain Price Range: $1,590 - $2,185

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
120.00 in.
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 90.00hp
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 93.00hp
8 cyl., 248.90 CID., 103.00hp
8 cyl., 248.90 CID., 106.00hp
$1,590 - $2,185
271,373
120.00 in.
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 100.00hp
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 102.00hp
8 cyl., 268.40 CID., 118.00hp
8 cyl., 268.40 CID., 122.00hp
$1,960 - $2,615
418,619
122.00 in.
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 115.00hp
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 118.00hp
$1,960 - $2,800
172,656
122.00 in.
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 115.00hp
6 cyl., 239.20 CID., 118.00hp
8 cyl., 268.00 CID., 122.00hp
8 cyl., 268.40 CID., 127.00hp
$1,967 - $2,580
354,453
122.00 in.
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 173.00hp
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 180.00hp
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 200.00hp
$2,100 - $2,960
122.00 in.
8 cyl., 347.00 CID., 227.00hp
8 cyl., 347.00 CID., 252.00hp
$2,460 - $2,900
7,359
122.00 in.
8 cyl., 370.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 370.00 CID., 270.00hp
$3,025 - $3,025

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