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1957 Pontiac Chieftain

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 18, 2026.

$48,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $44,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C757H9622
Condition
Good (3)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

Above the middle half of 70 comparable sales, 22% over its top.

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
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$32,000
1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$16,500
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$40,000
1957 PONTIAC CHIEFTAINBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$20,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom CatalinaMecum, July 22, 2026MecumJuly 22, 2026$25,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$61,000
36-Years-Owned 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible CoupeBring a Trailer, Jan. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 27, 2026$53,000
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$57,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 18, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$48,400
Sept. 9, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$28,555 high bid