Pontiac Star Chief

Before the Pontiac Bonneville was cruising the American streets, the Star Chief was the Pontiac family’s charmer. A classic vehicle produced between 1954 and 1966, the Star Chief was an A-body, two/four-door beauty with a straight-8 engine to match.

Because Pontiac cars tend to draw inspiration from one another, the Star Chief was also largely based on a previous model: the Pontiac Chieftain. In the ’60s, the 5th-generation Star Chief sedan made some impact with its renewed B-body platform and characteristic rear fender chrome stars. But at the time, the Star Chief was no longer Pontiac’s precious baby, especially considering the popular Catalina was already around.