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1956 Pontiac Chieftain Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 7, 2026.

$28,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $26,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1956
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
K756H12649
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 70 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$16,625 to $36,000
Median$25,000
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
1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$33,000
1956 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina Four-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$8,000
1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$36,000
1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$18,000
1956 Pontiac Chieftain HardtopMecum, Nov. 15, 2025MecumNov. 15, 2025$20,000
1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, July 10, 2025MecumJuly 10, 2025$22,500
1956 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina CoupeBring a Trailer, Feb. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 13, 2025$18,500
1956 Pontiac Star Chief CustomMecum, Jan. 19, 2025MecumJan. 19, 2025$12,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Nov. 15, 2025SoldMecumMecum$22,000
Jan. 7, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$28,600