1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon “Pontimino”

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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The 1958 Pontiac Star Chief was a bold step in General Motors’ “Wider is Better” design era, riding on a longer, lower, and wider chassis. Positioned above the Chieftain, the Star Chief emphasized comfort and upscale styling, offering powerful V8 engines and improved suspension.

Five model variants were offered, but none of them looked like this one. Customizer Myles Miller was inspired to completely rebuild this ’58 Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon into what he called the “Pontimino.” Working hundreds of hours from 2007 to 2009, Miller created an El Camino-style utility that won the Favorite Fifties category at the Lake George Adirondack Nationals in 2011.

The ute's numerous body modifications included a 1957 Corvette grille, 1959 Cadillac taillights, lake pipes, shaved handles with electrically operated doors, a hand-built custom bed with oak wood planked floor and rear bumper molded into the body, dual frenched antennas, custom hood vents, dual spotlights, Rocket Racing wheels with whitewall tires, and silver paint with purple and blue stripes and pinstriping.

Miller’s creation is powered by a 370ci V8 with 4-barrel Edelbrock Economizer carburetor, and the engine bay features gold Star Chief lettering, a mirror, and pinstriping. Additional mechanical modifications include an automatic transmission and power steering and brakes. The front end, shocks, and body bushings have been rebuilt or reconditioned.

Interior features include silver, purple, and blue interior paint, gray vinyl and purple suede upholstery on the seats and doors, a custom B-17 airplane-style steering wheel, a long-handled shifter with skull shift knob, and gray carpet.

This 1958 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safari Wagon “Pontimino” 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

• 1958 Pontiac Star Chief built into a custom utility by Myles Miller (2007-2009)

• Refinished in silver with purple and blue stripes and pinstriping

• Gray vinyl and purple suede upholstery on seats and doors

• 370ci V8 with 4-barrel Edelbrock Economizer carburetor

• Automatic transmission with long-handled shifter and skull shift knob

• Won the Favorite Fifties at Lake George Adirondack Nationals in 2011

Factory Equipment

• Stock speedometer and fuel, oil, pressure, generator, and temperature gauge cluster (repainted trim pieces)

• AM radio

Modifications

Built by Myles Miller from 2007 to 2009 and includes:

• Engine/Drivetrain:

  • 370ci V8 with four-barrel Edelbrock Economizer carburetor

  • Gold Star Chief lettering, mirror, and pinstriping in engine bay

  • Automatic transmission

  • Power steering and brakes

  • Rebuilt/reconditioned front end, brakes, shocks, and body bushings

• Exterior:

  • Refinished in silver with purple and blue stripes and pinstriping

  • 1957 Corvette grille

  • 1959 Cadillac taillights

  • Lake pipes

  • Shaved handles with electrically operated doors

  • Hand-built custom bed with wood planked floor

  • Rear bumper molded into body

  • Dual frenched antennas

  • Custom hood vents

  • Dual spotlights

  • Rocket Racing wheels with whitewall tires

• Interior:

  • B-17 airplane-style steering wheel

  • Silver, purple, and blue interior with gray carpet

  • Gray vinyl and purple suede upholstery on seats and doors

Known Imperfections

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

Ownership History

This 1958 Pontiac Star Chief “Pontimino” Custom Coupe Utility is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Included Items

• Show placard

• Rubber floor mat

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 Broad Arrow 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.