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455-Powered, Modified 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Hardtop

Bid to at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 9, 2026. The car did not sell.

$28,555Confirmed

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C757H9622

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

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
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 CHIEFTAINBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$20,000
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

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 18, 2026SoldMecumMecum$48,400
Sept. 9, 2026Did not sell (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$28,555 high bid