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1958 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 21, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$50,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $46,000, 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
L558H2523
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

Above the middle half of 70 comparable sales, 28% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,625 to $36,000
Median$25,000
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
1958 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina Two-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$8,600
1958 Pontiac Star ChiefMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$13,000
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 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