Misallocation

1946 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Deluxe Station Wagon

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2021.

$77,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $68,750, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1946
Make and model
Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
Generation
Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
Chassis
P8LB32060
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

Above the middle half of 71 comparable sales, 91% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,750 to $36,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it71Likely

From 71 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 $16,750 and $36,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1946 Pontiac Eight De Luxe Streamliner Station WagonBroad Arrow, Oct. 2, 2026Broad ArrowOct. 2, 2026$32,500
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
1947 Pontiac Streamliner CoupeMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$17,500
1947 Pontiac Streamliner CoupeMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$22,000
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

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 8, 2021Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$77,000
Oct. 2, 2026SoldBroad ArrowBroad Arrow34,708$36,400