Misallocation

1951 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Sedan

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 9, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$17,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,223, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1951
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Chassis
K8UH12320
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, 12% 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

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1951 Pontiac Streamliner Custom WagonMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$25,000
1951 Pontiac ChieftainMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$7,800
1951 Pontiac Streamliner Custom WagonMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$21,000
1951 Pontiac Star ChiefMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$67,000
41-Years-Owned 1952 Pontiac Chieftain 4-Door Station WagonBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$15,500
1950 Pontiac Silver Streak CoupeMecum, Dec. 5, 2024MecumDec. 5, 2024$15,500
1953 Pontiac Chieftain ConvertibleMecum, Aug. 15, 2026MecumAug. 15, 2026$30,000
1949 Pontiac Chieftain ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$17,000