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1957 Pontiac Chieftain Catalina 2-Door Hardtop

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 5, 2026.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
C757H21046
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

Below the middle half of 70 comparable sales, 3% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$17,000 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 $17,000 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1957 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$32,000
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
1957 Pontiac ChieftainMecum, March 18, 2026MecumMarch 18, 2026$44,000
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