1946 Pontiac Torpedo Eight
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.
$7,150Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,150, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1946
- Make and model
- Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
- Generation
- Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Chassis
- P8LB13850
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 70 comparable sales, 176% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$17,000 to $36,000
Median$25,500
Sales behind it70Likely
From 70 sales of the Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,000 and $36,000.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 Pontiac Eight De Luxe Streamliner Station WagonBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026 | Broad Arrow | Oct. 2, 2026 | $32,500 |
| 1947 Pontiac Streamliner CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 14, 2026 | $17,500 |
| 1947 Pontiac Streamliner CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 12, 2025 | $22,000 |
| 454-Powered 1947 Pontiac Torpedo CoupeBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | April 10, 2026 | $20,000 |
| 1947 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Station WagonRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026 | RM Sotheby's | Jan. 23, 2026 | $31,000 |
| 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak CustomMecum, Oct. 29, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 29, 2025 | $16,000 |
| 350-Powered 1948 Pontiac Torpedo Convertible Street RodBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Dec. 6, 2025 | $28,500 |
| 1949 Pontiac Chieftain ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025 | Mecum | May 14, 2025 | $17,000 |