Pontiac produced 43,691 Star Chiefs in 1960 with just 166 examples having a synchromesh gearbox while the rest were given a Hydra-Matic. Body styles include a sedan, 4-door Vista Hardtop, and a 2-door Sport Sedan. The sedan was the most popular with 23,038 examples sold. 5,797 were the Sport Sedan. The Star Chief rested on the long-wheelbase platform and was powered by an overhead valve V8. They had an electric clock, Deluxe wheel discs, full carpeting, right-hand ashtrays, turn signals, oil filter, and dual-speed wipers. They had Star Chief fender scripts and four stylized stars at the rear of the lower beltline moldings. Pricing began at $2,930 for the two-door Sport Sedan and rose to $3,130 for the Vista Hardtop.
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2013
Related Reading : Pontiac Star Chief History
The Star Chief line was produced between 1954 and 1966. A Star Chief made it to the big screen, enjoying a brief cinematic debut on the 100th episode of I Love Lucy, when the entire gang drove out to California. Production ran from 1954 to 1966 and was a luxurious convertible that served as Pontiacs premium model. The model could easily be identified by its chrome star trim along the sides.....
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Dollar for dollar, you cant beat a Pontiac was the advertising jingle that represented Pontiacs steadfast reputation for reliability and quality in the 1950s.Produced by General Motors Pontiac division, the Star Chief was a prestigious top of the line model introduced in 1954 through 1966. Before the introduction of the new premiere model, all Pontiacs rode on the modest Chevrolet wheelbase.....
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Austin-Healey 3000 MKI ($3,050-$3,370)
Mercury Monterey ($2,630-$3,075)
Buick LeSabre ($2,755-$3,491)
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Average Auction Sale: $16,783
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$2,630 - $3,210
$2,975 - $3,050
$3,258 - $3,530
Star Chief Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
203,404
124.00 in.
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 173.00hp
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 180.00hp
8 cyl., 287.20 CID., 180.00hp
$2,360 - $2,960
103,212
124.00 in.
8 cyl., 347.00 CID., 244.00hp
8 cyl., 347.00 CID., 270.00hp
8 cyl., 347.00 CID., 270.00hp
$2,840 - $5,780
48,795
122.00 in., 124.00 in.
8 cyl., 370.00 CID., 255.00hp
8 cyl., 370.00 CID., 285.00hp
8 cyl., 370.00 CID., 285.00hp
$3,070 - $3,350
43,691
124.00 in.
8 cyl., 389.00 CID., 215.00hp
8 cyl., 389.00 CID., 283.00hp
8 cyl., 389.00 CID., 283.00hp
$2,930 - $3,135