1959 Pontiac Starchief Vista Tempest

1959 Pontiac Star Chief 4 Door

Rare hard to find 1959 collector car with the stylish Vista flat top overhang roof, cool curved rear window, amazing large angled fins, and it resembles the Batmobile. Now is your chance to have a piece of history. Miles are uncertain if it has rolled over or not. Only 100 around miles since everything tuned up, carburetor rebuilt, additional large coolant fan installed, transmission serviced, strong battery, valve adjustment, belts, new windshield wipers and motor, and change of fluids. Car drove amazing after work performed, however, sat for two years while top was sanded to metal and repainted with previous rust removed along the rails. No obvious rust or dents in the body, trunk and doors.
However, please be aware, that there is unfortunately a recent knock in the engine even though car will drive, and not for sure if a rebuild is necessary so bid accordingly. Car shines nice in paint finish and chrome is decent, particularly bumpers and front grill. There is some cracking and peeling of the paint in certain areas on main body, primarily being a cracking 2" spot on the hood. The roof has recently been repainted white and is in excellent condition. Tires, wheels, hub caps all in good condition. Windows are good, however, there is a crack on the small push-out side window. Interior is in good condition with leather seats, dash, steering wheel, visors, and headliner all in great condition. Red carpet is older and ok, but recommend replacing with color that better matches seats. Here are the specifics from the internet.

• RWD (rear- wheel drive), automatic 4-speed gearbox
• gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 6364 cm3 / 388.4 cui, advertised power: 223.5 kW / 300 hp / 304 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 570 Nm / 420 lb-ft, more data:1959 Pontiac Star Chief Vista Tempest 420 Four-Barrel Hydra-Matic (aut. 4)Horsepower/Torque Curve
• characteristic dimensions: outside length: 5606 mm / 220.7 in, width: 2032 mm / 80 in, wheelbase: 3150 mm / 124 inreference weights: shipping weight 1830 kg / 4035 lbs estimated curb weight: 1910 kg / 4210 lb stop speed theoretical: 202 km/h (126 mph theoretical; accelerations simulation: 0- 60 mph 9.3© s; 0- 100 km/h 9.7© s; 1/4 mile drag time (402 m) 16.9© s

• Engine type:	spark-ignition 4-stroke
  Fuel type:	gasoline (petrol)
  Fuel system:	carburetor
  Charge system:	naturally aspirated
  Valves per cylinder:	2
  Valves timing:
  Additional features:	Carter AFB 4-barrel
  	OHV
  Emission control:
  Emission standard:
  Cylinders alignment:	V 8
  Displacement:	6364 cm3 / 388.4 cui
  Bore:	103.12 mm / 4.06 in
  Stroke:	95.25 mm / 3.75 in
  Compression ratio:	10 : 1
  Horsepower net:
  Torque net:
  Horsepower gross:	223.5 kW / 304 PS / 300 hp (SAE gross)
  	/ 4600
  Torque gross:	570 Nm / 420 ft-lb
  	/ 2800
  Redline rpm:
  Car power to weight rationet:	88 watt/kg / 40 watt/lb (estimated by a-c)
  Car power to weight ratiogross:	117 watt/kg / 53 watt/lb
  Car weight to power rationet:	11.4 kg/kW / 8.4 kg/PS / 18.7 lbs/hp (estimated by a-c)
  Car weight to power ratiogross:	8.5 kg/kW / 6.3 kg/PS / 14 lbs/hp
  Fuel capacity:	81 liter / 21.4 U.S. gal / 17.8 imp. gal
  Battery capacity (Ah):	61

• Length:	5606 mm / 220.7 in
  Width:	2032 mm / 80 in
  Width with mirrors:
  Width folded back mirrors:
  Height:	1387 mm / 54.6 in
  Height with roof rails or antenna:
  Height full load:	1387 mm / 54.6 in
  Wheelbase:	3150 mm / 124 in
  Front track:	1618 mm / 63.7 in
  Rear track:	1626 mm / 64 in
  Ground clearance:	168 mm / 6.6 in
  Ground clearance full load:
  Turning circle btw. walls:	13.4 m / 44 ft
  Turning circle btw. curbs:
  Drag coefficient Cd claimed:
  Drag coefficient Cd estimated by a-c:	0.5
  Frontal area A claimed:
  Frontal area A estimated by a-c:	2.34 m2
  Drag area CdA claimed:
  Drag area CdA estimated by a-c:	1.170 m2
  Interior dimensions:
  Lenght-Legroom:
  1st row:	44.9 in / 1140 mm
  2nd row:	40.8 in / 1036 mm
  3rd row:
  Width-Shoulder room:
  1st row:	60.6 in / 1539 mm
  2nd row:	59 in / 1499 mm
  3rd row:
  Height-Headroom:
  1st row:	32.5 in / 826 mm
  2nd row:	34 in / 864 mm
  3rd row:
  Width-Hiproom:
  1st row:	65.4 in / 1661 mm
  2nd row:	65.4 in / 1661 mm
  Claimed EPA passenger volume:
  Calculated EPA passenger volume:	101.1 cu ft

• Make: Pontiac
• Model: Star Chief
• SubModel: Vista Tempest
• Type: Coupe
• Trim: 4 Door
• Year: 1959
• Mileage: 62900
• VIN: 02N276179
• Color: Burgundy
• Engine size: 6364 cm3 / 388.4 cu / 300 hp
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Burgundy
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: Leather Seats
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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