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1957 PONTIAC CHIEFTAIN

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Sept. 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
T757H2920
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

Inside the middle half of 70 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$16,625 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 $16,625 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$32,000
1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$16,500
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$40,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom CatalinaMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$25,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$61,000
1957 Pontiac ChieftainMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$44,000
36-Years-Owned 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 27, 2026$53,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$57,000