Misallocation

1947 Pontiac Streamliner Coupe

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 12, 2025.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1947
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
P8MB45831
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

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
1947 Pontiac Streamliner CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$17,500
1946 Pontiac Torpedo EightMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$6,150
454-Powered 1947 Pontiac Torpedo CoupeBring a Trailer, April 10, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 10, 2026$20,000
1947 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Station WagonRM Sotheby's, Jan. 23, 2026RM Sotheby'sJan. 23, 2026$31,000
1948 Pontiac Silver Streak CustomMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,000
1946 Pontiac Eight De Luxe Streamliner Station WagonBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026Broad ArrowOct. 2, 2026$32,500
350-Powered 1948 Pontiac Torpedo Convertible Street RodBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2025$28,500
1949 Pontiac Chieftain ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$17,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 12, 2025Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$24,200
July 11, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$20,000 high bid
Jan. 14, 2026SoldMecumMecum$19,250