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1958 Pontiac Star Chief

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 9, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$14,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $13,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1958
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C858H1200
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, 31% 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
1958 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$8,600
1958 Pontiac Star Chief HardtopMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$59,000
1958 Pontiac Chieftain Two-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2025$23,850
1958 Pontiac Chieftain ConvertibleMecum, March 21, 2025MecumMarch 21, 2025$46,000
1958 Pontiac Chieftain SedanMecum, Jan. 15, 2025MecumJan. 15, 2025$11,000
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