What a truly amazing time to have been alive! Thanks for getting this magnificent example of American automotive history back out on the road again where it truly belongs.
what a beauty...amazing mice didn't destroy the interior over the years. Pontiacs were a real step up from the Chevys...much nicer trim and a bigger V8. A comprehensive detail on this car and then its ready for its closeup!
Definitely needs the correct wide-whites. GMC also used the Pontiac 347 in their light-duty trucks, among other variations of Pontiac V8's in different years.
What a beautiful old classic. I knew you would have it on the road in no time at all. The interior looks good I love those chrome bars in the headliner. Could be a car show winner? Thanks Steve for the cruise and period music too.👍
My parents owned one of these Pontiacs, exact same year, model, color combination and hubcaps. They drove it all over the Eastern US while we were on summer vacations in the late 50's and early 60"s.
I owned one of these! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina 2-door hardtop (same body shell as the '57 Chevy Bel Air 2-door hardtop). I bought mine in 1974 in Los Angeles, from the original owner, who had repainted it from the original colors of Limefire and Seacrest Green. It had been repainted Metallic Forest Green with a white side sweepspear. Mine had PS/PB, Wonderbar radio, heater, wide whitewalls, Rochester quadrajet carburetor, and of course, the 347-V8 with Dual-Range Hydramatic, and Positraction rear end (first year it was offered). I really enjoyed driving mine! Interior was original Limefire and Seacrest Green with real leather seats. I owned it until selling it to a member of the National POCI Pontiac Club in Sacramento, California, in 1986.
Beautiful car,...mine was a 1958 Strato Chief, ( Canadian model ) You are correct when you said it's like driving down the road while sitting on your couch!
Now that's what you call a real barn find Steve. You have to remind yourself this is 57 years old . So l guess it's for sale ? That's good power as well ....great for moonshine !!! Thanks Stefe.
Absolutely a beauty. Right at the pinnacle of that era. Space age is correct, post-war, an era of absolute optimism of the start of the space age clouded by the concerns of the cold war.
It looks quite straight and original. Somebody obviously loved it. The interior looks very tidy and would probably clean up well. Jay Leno's favourite type of car, original and unrestored.
Excellent can't believe it's a barn find who ever owned it definitely looked after it, love the style and all it's bling car's now day's have lost the individual looks can't tell one from the other because there all rebadged something, all the best to you and all your loved ones
Steve , What an awesome video on your Pontiac !!! The condition is amazing , almost show room !! You should be Proud of That Vehicle and Proud to Own it You Lucky Dawgggg !!
Great video. I found it strange that the master and booster were below the floor board. If memory serves (which may be questionable at my age) I believe my Super Chief's components were mounted to the firewall.
WOW! Did you get HG Wells to deliver that beauty? I've seen worse conditions at a new car lot... Kept watching the reflections in the paint just above the lower swoop of the S, unbelievable! Thanx for preserving some history, not to mention sharing it with all of us...
Back in 1964 I bought a 57 Pontiac Star Chief that came from the factory with Tri-Power (three duces) and three speed stick shift. I am sure it had to have been a special order back then. It had a 2:75 rear end gear. I would drag race the Chevy 327 cubic inch 300 horse power new Chevy Impales and could nose them out or not lose by much only using first and second gear in the quarter mile.
See if you can find a 61 Pontiac slope back 2 door hardtop. To me it is one of Pontiac's best designs. With a 4 speed it would be very eniquie collector car. This 57 is a definite time capsule. Thanks for sharing.
Without seeing the underside, I'd say this car is a real find. Worth some money. I think in 1957 each division of GM had their own engine plant. In 1957 Chevy was going after the power guys with Fuel Injection, 4 speeds, positraction, etc. and Pontiac was more of a Ladies car.
I own a 1957 Star Chief, and can confirm that the exterior mouldings from the belt line up are the same as a 1957 Chevy trifive, and all glass is the same, along with the doors.
Wow! What a great looking car. For a fire safety issue, I would seriously consider removing those old road flares from the glovebox. I know that from many years ago that many cars would carry those in the trunk, but as time goes on, those will deteriorate and they can ignite in a hot car.
"The force of a pinky to move the steering wheel?!! NOT if you don't have power steering. Manual steering took two arms, a leg and prayer to turn as my 57 Pontiac did. Still I wish I had that car today.
The camera you mounted outside looking along the flank to the road was shaking. Does the steering want work? How are the wheel alignment and the tire balancing?
My cousin was trying to sell me one of these but i already had a 59 Impala ready for him to paint for me and his sister was drunk and ran into it so i traded it for a 64 Galaxie 500 2dr hardtop ❤👍
The car must have been kept in a very dry environment. Here in the UK it would have rusted away, the Chrome al pitted and mould in the roof lining and seats.
The first thought that springs to mind is the auction house dragging half an old Escort out of a garage then wondering how to get the remainder out and into the auction hall :)
Something wrong with the brakes - I owned one of these in the 70's. It had its faults, but the brakes were "stop with your toe" power. Shouldn't require much effort at all.
The upholstery is NOT original. Mine was leather and there was an "off the shoulder" pattern to the color division. Probably an early restoration. Yep, rides like a couch and corners like one, too.
That is in astonishing condition. Long may it live on.
What a truly amazing time to have been alive! Thanks for getting this magnificent example of American automotive history back out on the road again where it truly belongs.
what a beauty...amazing mice didn't destroy the interior over the years. Pontiacs were a real step up from the Chevys...much nicer trim and a bigger V8. A comprehensive detail on this car and then its ready for its closeup!
I grew up in Detroit and my dad was a loyal Pontiac man. That car is beautiful, thanks for sharing it Steve.
Absolutely beautiful car. Love the dash and the interior. They just don't make these classics anymore and that is quite sad
Perfect music for that car took me right back to tooling around in a friends 49 ford
Definitely needs the correct wide-whites. GMC also used the Pontiac 347 in their light-duty trucks, among other variations of Pontiac V8's in different years.
What a beautiful old classic. I knew you would have it on the road in no time at all. The interior looks good I love those chrome bars in the headliner. Could be a car show winner? Thanks Steve for the cruise and period music too.👍
The added music is a nice touch! Very period for that car!
All it needs is tyres and a good clean!
My parents owned one of these Pontiacs, exact same year, model, color combination and hubcaps. They drove it all over the Eastern US while we were on summer vacations in the late 50's and early 60"s.
I owned one of these! 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Catalina 2-door hardtop (same body shell as the '57 Chevy Bel Air 2-door hardtop). I bought mine in 1974 in Los Angeles, from the original owner, who had repainted it from the original colors of Limefire and Seacrest Green. It had been repainted Metallic Forest Green with a white side sweepspear. Mine had PS/PB, Wonderbar radio, heater, wide whitewalls, Rochester quadrajet carburetor, and of course, the 347-V8 with Dual-Range Hydramatic, and Positraction rear end (first year it was offered). I really enjoyed driving mine! Interior was original Limefire and Seacrest Green with real leather seats. I owned it until selling it to a member of the National POCI Pontiac Club in Sacramento, California, in 1986.
A gut in high school had a Laurentian 4 door hardtop I loved the unique styling of it.
Having been born in 1957, I love seeing the vehicles of the day.
What a beautiful old time capsule
Nick Australia
What a great car. My dad always bought Pontiacs.
When I was a kid my neighbor worked at a Pontiac dealership. They had two ‘57’s.
A beautiful classic! Love that car.
That car is in incredible condition!
Beautiful car,...mine was a 1958 Strato Chief, ( Canadian model )
You are correct when you said it's like driving down the road while sitting on your couch!
Now that's what you call a real barn find Steve. You have to remind yourself this is 57 years old . So l guess it's for sale ? That's good power as well ....great for moonshine !!! Thanks Stefe.
65 years old.
@@moyadapne968 I guess math isn't John's strongest suit! Lol
Thanks for the ride
I don't think too many barn finds of that vintage come out of the barn in better shape than that!
Absolutely a beauty. Right at the pinnacle of that era. Space age is correct, post-war, an era of absolute optimism of the start of the space age clouded by the concerns of the cold war.
Time machine, great find
Going for a drive…..great idea..
great stuff thanks
That's not a barn find, that's a SHOWROOM FIND 👍👍👍👍👍👍
What a lovely barn-find SHOW CAR!! I bet the guy in the van nearly fell out of the cab when the old Star Chief drifted by!
Previous owner must have loved this car, it is in beautiful shape.
It looks quite straight and original. Somebody obviously loved it. The interior looks very tidy and would probably clean up well. Jay Leno's favourite type of car, original and unrestored.
My favourite type, too! (Not that anyone cares. Sigh! Lol)
Excellent can't believe it's a barn find who ever owned it definitely looked after it, love the style and all it's bling car's now day's have lost the individual looks can't tell one from the other because there all rebadged something, all the best to you and all your loved ones
A lovely car. For an unrestored barn find, it's amazing.
Steve , What an awesome video on your Pontiac !!! The condition is amazing , almost show room !! You should be Proud of That Vehicle and Proud to Own it You Lucky Dawgggg !!
Great video. I found it strange that the master and booster were below the floor board. If memory serves (which may be questionable at my age) I believe my Super Chief's components were mounted to the firewall.
Great looking car, for running on old tyres, it looked like it was floating on a magic carpet.
Amazing car Steve, best wishes from the UK!
Nice car, dude. Always liked the Pontiacs, not so common to see.
I agree with all the previous messages! 👌👍✔
WOW! Did you get HG Wells to deliver that beauty? I've seen worse conditions at a new car lot... Kept watching the reflections in the paint just above the lower swoop of the S, unbelievable!
Thanx for preserving some history, not to mention sharing it with all of us...
I love that car!!! new tires and a little buff on it! yes please
Back in 1964 I bought a 57 Pontiac Star Chief that came from the factory with Tri-Power (three duces) and three speed stick shift. I am sure it had to have been a special order back then. It had a 2:75 rear end gear. I would drag race the Chevy 327 cubic inch 300 horse power new Chevy Impales and could nose them out or not lose by much only using first and second gear in the quarter mile.
Great car. Great drive. Great choice of music.
See if you can find a 61 Pontiac slope back 2 door hardtop. To me it is one of Pontiac's best designs. With a 4 speed it would be very eniquie collector car. This 57 is a definite time capsule. Thanks for sharing.
Without seeing the underside, I'd say this car is a real find. Worth some money. I think in 1957 each division of GM had their own engine plant. In 1957 Chevy was going after the power guys with Fuel Injection, 4 speeds, positraction, etc. and Pontiac was more of a Ladies car.
My 1st car was a 1955 Olds Rocket 88. Very comfortable ride !
It is a beautiful car. I would definitely take it to a car show.
she's a real beauty!
What a cool car I want one 😍
What a gorgeous car!
Wow. Amazing condition
While I love the imports and minis, this car is amazing in it's condition!
Beauty!!!!!
I own a 1957 Star Chief, and can confirm that the exterior mouldings from the belt line up are the same as a 1957 Chevy trifive, and all glass is the same, along with the doors.
Great car! Great music!!
Power steering is inter changeable with Cadillac and so is the Air Conditioner.
She's a beaut!
Under dash, right side of glove box you should find a tube amp for the radio. Mine was 100% intact.
Seats look recovered ,nice ride
Wow! What a great looking car. For a fire safety issue, I would seriously consider removing those old road flares from the glovebox. I know that from many years ago that many cars would carry those in the trunk, but as time goes on, those will deteriorate and they can ignite in a hot car.
Fine ride !
Lucy and Ricky and Fred and Ethyl travel to Hollywood.
Beautiful car!
"The force of a pinky to move the steering wheel?!! NOT if you don't have power steering. Manual steering took two arms, a leg and prayer to turn as my 57 Pontiac did. Still I wish I had that car today.
I HAD A 56 AND 2 57 CHEIFTAINS 55 THROUGH 57 THE ENGINES WERE GREEN 58S WERE BLUE LIKE THIS 57 COULD IT BE A 58 371 CUBIC INCH ?....////
What a beautiful car! No PCV valves in those days, either.
I bought a 57 Star Chief for $150.00 I drove it all over the country and never had trouble.
Now that's a ride.
I just love this car- although I think I would have to sell a kidney in order to fill it with fuel 😂😂
"More Stations" would be the RF gain control on the AM radio.
The camera you mounted outside looking along the flank to the road was shaking. Does the steering want work? How are the wheel alignment and the tire balancing?
The last time I saw one of these cars around was about February 2001
I’d love to have a car like this one.
What transmission does it have and can you get them rebuild
No wonder we formed a love affair with cars.. Cheers
My cousin was trying to sell me one of these but i already had a 59 Impala ready for him to paint for me and his sister was drunk and ran into it so i traded it for a 64 Galaxie 500 2dr hardtop ❤👍
The car must have been kept in a very dry environment. Here in the UK it would have rusted away, the Chrome al pitted and mould in the roof lining and seats.
The first thought that springs to mind is the auction house dragging half an old Escort out of a garage then wondering how to get the remainder out and into the auction hall :)
mint 67
But how does it compare to the Lectra?
Looks like those flares are starting to sweat...danger!
Great car. NO traffic and flat. Where are you ?
Des Moines, IA
Look out Steve! Those weren't road flares. They were stick of dynamite.
I like the fords, but pontiacs are good too! Anything that there wont be hundreds of at a car show is fine by me.
How much are you asking for it
Something wrong with the brakes - I owned one of these in the 70's. It had its faults, but the brakes were "stop with your toe" power. Shouldn't require much effort at all.
I was 5 years 1952
Is this car for sale?
I prefer the Caddy and the Olds a bit better but all three of them are my preference over the Chevy of 57.
I can tell the difference between just a car and a true automobile by the CHROME!!!
How I would love a ride in that Steve
Are you gonna auto cross it😀
I want power steering,I want power brakes, a big powerful motor for those jet offtakes no money down.Love big old yank iron
What does something like that cost? New cars are so expensive now and so complex that I'd rather own a 50s or 60s or 70s car like this.
I would take this over an equivalent Chevy of the same year any day of the week.
Get the new tires. The ride will improve . The old ones can be kept just for show.
The one snag is paying for fuel! Carrying all that metal around must make it thirsty
Oil speedo and cable. ....take kinks out. Good to go.
The upholstery is NOT original. Mine was leather and there was an "off the shoulder" pattern to the color division. Probably an early restoration. Yep, rides like a couch and corners like one, too.