This 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina coupe is finished in turquoise and white over color-coordinated upholstery and is powered a 287ci Strato Streak V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Features include 15″ steel wheels with polished covers, power steering, chrome bumpers, rear fender skirts, a Continental kit, air conditioning, and an aftermarket head unit. The car is said to have been refurbished under prior ownership and was acquired by the selling dealer in June 2023. This Star Chief is now offered at no reserve by the selling dealer in New York with a Pennsylvania title.
The car was assembled at General Motors’ Linden, New Jersey, plant, and was finished in two-tone Turquoise Blue and White Mist (5562). The car is said to have been repainted during refurbishment work that was carried out during previous ownership. Exterior details include an illuminated hood ornament, dual side mirrors, bright trim, vent windows, chrome rear fender skirts, a Continental kit, and a retractable antenna. An indentation is present on the driver’s door, close-up images of which are provided in the gallery below.
Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear bright covers and are mounted with 215/75 Cornell 1000 whitewall tires showing 2013 date codes. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by hydraulic drums on all four corners.
The cabin features front and rear bench seats trimmed in turquoise upholstery with white button-tufted inserts, along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Appointments include air conditioning, an analog clock, lap belts, hand-crank side windows, a push-button radio, and an aftermarket head unit mounted beneath the dashboard.
The two-spoke steering wheel exhibits cracking and frames a 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 11k miles, and true mileage is unknown.
The 287ci Strato Streak V8 is fed by a single carburetor and sends power to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
Additional images showing the condition of the underside are shown in the gallery below.
Decoding the body plate provides the following information:
- Style 55-2837SD: Catalina Custom coupe
- Body BL: Linden, New Jersey, assembly plant
- Trim 284: Ivory and Dark Blue leather
- Paint 5562: Turquoise Blue lower body, White Mist upper body, Turquoise Blue wheels
The Pennsylvania title lists “Antique” under the brands section.
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