1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina 2dr Hardtop on 2040-cars
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Engine:316 cu in V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Catalina Blue and Nimbus Gray
Make: Pontiac
Interior Color: Blue and White
Model: Catalina
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Star Chief
Drive Type: Auto Hydra Matic
Mileage: 43,278
This is my brothers 1956 Pontiac Custom Star Chief 2dr Hardtop .He is the third owner of this very original Pontiac the milage is indeed 43,278. This car was purchased new in a small town in Western Pennsylvania. 4 years later the husband passed away, the wife attempted to drive this rather large vehicle and on one of her early attempts hit the mailbox comming into the driveway denting the hood. She put the car in the garage where it sat for the next 35 years. The second owner purchased the car at her estate sale 1996. He had the gas tank cleaned and sealed flushed the cooling system, changed the oil and filter, added a new fuel pump and a tune up, new battery and fresh gas hit the key and she fired right up. Next he replaced the hood had the body refinished to original colors and the seats and door panels recovered. He enjoyed the car for the next 8 years. Advancing age and failing health prompted him to put this car up for sale. My brother purchased it in 2004 and has enjoyed it since. He took the car with him to Indianapolis Indiana where he resides. In the years he has owned it it performed flawlessly with only routine maintenance needed. This car can be driven anywhere without concern, it runs that good. the motor is amazingly quiet the trans shifts as new, and the ride is outstanding. The tires are the only things showing their age, good tread but starting to dryrot. My brother had a health issue last year the results are keeping him from enjoying the car, so it is time for a new steward to enjoy this car. Please enjoy the Pics I have posted. Call me( I am handling this for my brother) or ask questions via the auction. Remember this is not a show car! It is a car that can can be enjoyed being driven and shown with confidence. Again the car is located in Indiananpolis Indiana. Payment is as follows $500.00 at close of sale, Cashiers check or pay-pal. Balance within 10 days Cashiers check or Pay-pal. There is a clear Indiana title, pickup or shipping is new owners arrangement. My cell # is 412-445-3858 ask for Ed
On Aug-08-13 at 05:11:54 PDT, seller added the following information:This car does have power steering and power brakes. THERE IS NO RUST the underside still shows factory paint.
On Aug-08-13 at 05:36:31 PDT, seller added the following information:Correction car does not have power steering does have power brakes
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