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1949 Pontiac Chieftain Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 14, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$18,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $17,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
P8RH11102
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 70 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$16,625 to $36,000
Median$25,500
Sales behind it70Likely

From 70 sales of the Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,625 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1950 Pontiac Silver Streak CoupeMecum, Dec. 5, 2024MecumDec. 5, 2024$15,500
1951 Pontiac Streamliner Custom WagonMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$25,000
1951 Pontiac ChieftainMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$7,800
454-Powered 1947 Pontiac Torpedo CoupeBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$20,000
1951 Pontiac Streamliner Custom WagonMecum, April 9, 2026MecumApril 9, 2026$21,000
1951 Pontiac Star ChiefMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$67,000
350-Powered 1948 Pontiac Torpedo Convertible Street RodBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2025$28,500
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak CustomMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,000