1951 Pontiac Chieftain Coupe
What we know:
1951
Pontiac

The vintage vehicle is a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain Coupe, one of the iconic models produced during GM's golden era. This 70-year-old classic boasts a distinctive post-WWII design, with its long, sculpted hood and sweeping fender lines indicative of its late-1940s origins yet carrying forward an aggressive, forward-leaning styling that exemplified early '50s American automotive design. The Chieftain Coupes were known for their high-quality interiors featuring abundant chrome accents, power-operated windows, and a distinctive two-tone color scheme popular during the era. Under the hood lies Pontiac's sturdy 6-cylinder L-head engine, producing around 105 horsepower, mated to a 3-speed manual transmission that channels power through an 11" rear end with 3.9 gears providing smooth acceleration and cruising capabilities on highways of its time.
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$16,000