1955 Pontiac Chieftain Custom Sedan
Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 25, 2026.
$55,000Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $50,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1955
- Make and model
- Pontiac Star Chief and Chieftain
- Generation
- Star Chief and Chieftain (1935 to 1966)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Chassis
- C755S2036
- Condition
- Excellent (2)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Above the middle half of 70 comparable sales, 39% 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
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Pontiac Star ChiefMecum, May 10, 2026 | Mecum | May 10, 2026 | $26,500 |
| 1955 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, March 17, 2026 | Mecum | March 17, 2026 | $12,500 |
| 1955 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Catalina HardtopMecum, Jan. 9, 2026 | Mecum | Jan. 9, 2026 | $36,000 |
| 1955 Pontiac Star Chief 4-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Jan. 7, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Jan. 7, 2026 | $5,700 |
| 1955 Pontiac Star Chief ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 31, 2025 | Mecum | Oct. 31, 2025 | $34,000 |
| 1955 Pontiac Chieftain SedanMecum, July 25, 2025 | Mecum | July 25, 2025 | $22,000 |
| 350-Powered 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Two-Door SedanBring a Trailer, May 2, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | May 2, 2025 | $35,550 |
| 1956 Pontiac Chieftain WagonMecum, Oct. 24, 2026 | Mecum | Oct. 24, 2026 | $33,000 |
This car's historyLikely
Matched across sales by chassis number.
| Date | What happened | Where | Miles | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2019 | SoldBarrett-Jackson | Barrett-Jackson | $63,800 | |
| May 20, 2023 | SoldMecum | Mecum | $77,000 | |
| July 25, 2026 | Sold (this sale)Mecum | Mecum | $55,000 |