1954 Pontiac Star Chief 4-Door Sedan

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in August, all offered without reserve, after emerging from years of long-term silent storage. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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Introduced as Pontiac’s premium model, the Star Chief was designed to offer buyers a more luxurious and stylish alternative within the brand’s lineup. Built on a longer wheelbase than lower-priced Pontiac models, it featured distinctive chrome trim, upscale interior appointments, and two-tone paint options.

Power came from Pontiac’s 268ci straight-eight engine, and buyers could choose from several body styles, including sedans, hardtops, and convertibles. The car’s bold “Silver Streak” styling, highlighted by chrome strips running along the hood and deck lid, made it instantly recognizable.

This 1954 Star Chief is finished in beige with a white top, light yellow tufted upholstery, and brown carpet. Its engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic four-speed manual transmission.

Additional features include 15" painted steel wheels with covers and Vercelli Classic tires, a Bakelite steering wheel with horn ring, Chieftain AM radio, and front and rear armrests. Modifications include the addition of a kill switch in engine bay, brown leather on the steering wheel, and a wheel knob.

This 1954 Pontiac Chieftain is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• 268ci straight-eight engine

• Hydra-Matic 4-speed manual transmission

• Finished in beige with a white top

• Light yellow tufted upholstery and brown carpet

Factory Equipment

• 268ci straight-eight engine

• Hydra-Matic 4-speed manual transmission

• Silver Streak styling with distinctive chrome hood and deck-lid trim

• 15" painted steel wheels with covers

• Bakelite steering wheel with horn ring

• Chieftain AM radio

• Armrests front and rear

• The chassis number (P62A38929) decodes as:

  • P – Pontiac Motor Division

  • 6 – Chieftain series

  • 2 – 8-cylinder engine

  • A – 1954 model year

  • 38929 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• Kill switch in engine bay

• Brown leather wrap and wheel knob installed on steering wheel

Service & Documentation

• Vercelli Classic tires

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. Please refer to the photo gallery.

Ownership History

This 1954 Pontiac Star Chief Sedan is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included

• Owner's manual

• Pontiac Shop Manual 1949-1954

• Touch-up paint

Additional Information

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 Email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.