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1955 Pontiac Chieftain

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 20, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$77,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $70,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C755S2036
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 71 comparable sales, 94% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,750 to $36,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it71Likely

From 71 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 $16,750 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1955 Pontiac Chieftain Custom SedanMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$50,000
1955 Pontiac Star ChiefMecum, May 10, 2026MecumMay 10, 2026$26,500
1955 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, March 17, 2026MecumMarch 17, 2026$12,500
1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina HardtopMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$36,000
1955 Pontiac Star Chief 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 7, 2026$5,700
1955 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$34,000
1955 Pontiac Chieftain SedanMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$22,000
350-Powered 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Two-Door SedanBring a Trailer, May 2, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 2, 2025$35,550

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
June 29, 2019SoldBarrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$63,800
May 20, 2023Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$77,000
July 25, 2026SoldMecumMecum$55,000