1946 Pontiac Streamliner in Palmdale CA

1946 Pontiac Streamliner
Ordered prior to world war ll by Eli Wasserburger, owner of Wasserburger Pontiac for his wife, Delores. The car was produced after the war in Pontiac Michigan and delivered to Wasserburger Pontiac in Crawford, Nebraska. Driven by Delores until 1992 when Eli passed away and the dealership was sold. Stored in the dealership garage from 1992 to 1996 when it was given to Delores’s granddaughter who had learned to drive in it.
239 Cubic inch engine - 3 speed on the tree

[@josephconsoli4128]

I love the late '30's to early '50's cars the best. They were so solid with tons of small deco details that just make you smile. Yes, cars are more efficient and practical today, but, in the end, would anyone say their greatest joys in life were their efficiency and practicality?

[@dad0dads]

So true. I love the high technology cars from today and look forward to all the new gadgets, but it’s amazing how well these cars were built 75 years ago. Thanks for the input.

[@davidtuttle6367]

So nice to see a '46 Pontiac look and sound like a real factory 1946 Pontiac inside and out!

[@markparent3323]

Simple and beautiful. Everything a person needs, nothing more. Perfection.

[@rondimmerman8923]

Mark, You have a truly beautiful car in your possession, a real post-war car. The lines are streamlined and paint is beautiful. Thank you for a nice quiet video, without non-stop chatter or loud music. The car speaks for itself and the attention you’ve given it.

[@dad0dads]

Thanks Ron, I’m glad that there’s others like me that like to just look and here the cars…… Enjoy

[@56BIGM]

mighty pretty--one of these was really something special right after the war

[@dad0dads]

This car was ordered in ‘42 but wasn’t delivered until after the war in ‘46. Thanks

[@daniellack3559]

@@dad0dads .......Mark..Would this car still be considered a 1946 model Pontiac, even though ordered in 42..I know for the most part the 1946 produced cars were basically prewar styled cars with maybe slight adjustments....Also a great backstory you relate about this car thanks...

[@dad0dads]

@@daniellack3559 my understanding is that most of the parts were stored during the war and put together after the war. It is a 1946. There was definitely newer technology available in the following years though. The repair manual is basically the same for 1942 through 1947.

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

I have a 47 Pontiac Chief, original 8 flathead it’s a beauty, colum shifter 3 speed this is when cars 🚗 where real, not the modern trash.

[@lexusformetwo7097]

When people drove a piece of art.......

[@kentsmith614]

Just a Beautiful car. A true production of American automotive history..🇺🇲

[@redbarnz]

That car is in AMAZING condition!

[@billboyer1244]

This ‘46 Pontiac is perfect in every way!

[@detroitjack0325]

One beautiful automobile! A perfect restoration!

[@mr.d2944]

I have a 46 Pontiac but a streamliner. I can't wait until she completed

[@joemccarthy4532]

Breathtaking ,So beautiful and left original . That makes this car the very BEST

[@DrCrazyAzz]

Left original? Are your insane. The stickers are all reproductions, everything has been painted.

[@michaelratliff9449]

Beautiful ride,..I really appreciate it's a Pontiac too.

[@davidrandall7708]

1948 was my first car looked just like that one , the radio had to weigh fifty pound and sounded great !

[@GMCTIM]

That is close looking to the chevys ! Had a 48 Chevy coupe ! Have now a 46 business coupe ! Love these old cars ! 👍🏻

[@mrmaniac3]

That engine started faster than almost anything I've ever sat in lol

[@paulgoree5206]

1930-19-68 art deco, my favorite era of autos including a few Euros.

[@jacksutherland846]

Gorgeous! It's like a Cadillac jr. And thank you, and God that it's still all original!

[@deepwater2652]

Sweet ride!

[@melgoy2094]

ive had a 46, 47 and currently a 48, my fave was a 46 with that grill and side trim love it nice bro

[@jcw9396]

Gorgeous, well done

[@williamschoemann4209]

Thank you for sharing. It's a treasure. I hope you drive it often.

[@dad0dads]

Yes I drive all my cars and this one gets plenty of love…… thanks

[@johnwade6483]

From the golden age of automobiles

[@DerFinne72]

I love the sound of the straigt 8.

[@dad0dads]

Unfortunately, this is a straight 6 but it still sounds and rides great……. Thanks

[@DerFinne72]

I live in Finland and I saw recently in the parking lot a 1948 Pontiac Silverstreak straight 8. A georgeous looking car, fully restored

[@legionevictrix]

magnificent car

[@berniebass3575]

Just beautiful!!!.

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Wonderful!

[@arkanissa5333]

Old american car are so beautiful I like the old collection .

[@S.D1965]

Beautiful car ide have one exactly like that

[@martentrudeau6948]

Beautiful car, and very desirable.

[@dad0dads]

Thanks

[@Glendetta]

❤❤Now THAT'S a Great PONTIAC!!!!❤❤

[@patmclean1951]

It would super cool with some skirts on the rear. Still an epic ride!

[@donayers5925]

I learned to drive on a 1947 pontiac

[@robertbeacham4314]

Motor looks exactly like the one I had in my 51. No starter button that I could see. Mine had a button on the left side of the steering wheel

[@dad0dads]

This has the starter pedal on the firewall just above the gas pedal

[@robertbeacham4314]

@@dad0dads The only peddle I can remember using was on a 39 Chevy truck my teacher had back in school

[@thenormalguy6683]

Great car! Great video - no talking!

[@Anders.W.]

So nice car ! Mine is a 53 Pontiac.

[@alanstrong55]

That design was advanced. Allows for wind and water to just pass over and move out the way. That car likely moved briskly. With no more gas rationing, you could go places like Idaho or California. Yahoo!

[@dad0dads]

She still moves pretty well. Thanks

[@christianheidt5733]

What a beauty!

[@edmatheny7310]

Sweet

[@davegeros9314]

Very stylish ❤

[@wessmith7408]

I'm an old car buff. I guess I have a grand memory partly due to my age. I will say somewhere between 70 & 80. I want say somewhere between 40 & death. LOL (40 & death - Song Bosom Buddies) I knew Pontiac was the last of GM's cars to have a V8. Then I remembered they had the straight 8 till 1955 I think. GM did crazy things. The car is beautiful and I love it. Read thru most of the comments.

[@kostiaa2174]

Я бы жил в нём.....

[@evensjean1469]

Amazing i want it

[@stevetevait317]

Jolie voiture j'adore 😍

[@collhandluke9491]

R 6 engine ? Beauty, beauty car.

[@dad0dads]

Straight 6 yes - Thanks

[@angeloavanti2538]

super slick!

[@glennyork6800]

WOW!

[@anderander5662]

Why did those old cars have such tall radiators and air filters??

[@dad0dads]

Don’t know the answer but the cars were big and had plenty of room. This car was designed pre war but built post war. Thanks for the good question. My ‘46 and ‘47 ford trucks have similar radiators and air cleaners.

[@alanwann9318]

Pleased the car is original it needs nothing added

[@joaoalexandrevillasboasmai1533]

Nossa que máquina

[@hassafadel4548]

Loef

[@thomasjordan5578]

Straight Eight Standard shift ? WoW. We’re they torque tube or Hotchkiss ?

[@dad0dads]

These did come with a straight 8 or 6…… mine is a six…. It’s 3 on the tree and will need to research a little to answer t your question…..

[@thomasjordan5578]

@@dad0dads thank you Mark. Equivalent Chevrolet is torque tube, probably but not necessarily also other GMs.

[@geoben1810]

Style and class. Up through the 50s until about the late 60s, when car manufacturers and so called "engineers" lost their imagination and integrity and chose to start building hideous behemoths of junk.

[@ViaAvione]

Sweeeeet!!

[@slapsone6173]

What's the difference between streamliner and torpedo

[@dad0dads]

classiccarcatalogue.com/PONTIAC_1946.html

[@vicentesilva6056]

Olha o tamanho do radiador esse não ferve nunca kkkkkkk

[@dad0dads]

The engine and radiator are original for this car and does not overheat. I did replace the original thermostat with a newer version. Enjoy

[@michaelkrick3818]

🤠👍👍

[@miguelmartinez7001]

Is it for sale

[@dad0dads]

Unfortunately, no

[@geoben1810]

Style and class, something today's car manufacturers and so called engineers have no clue about. 🖕🤣

[@christianjensen3182]

I bet you could stand a nickel on its edge on that motor when its running.

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[@miguelmartinez7001]

Is it for sale?

[@dad0dads]

No. I love driving her

[@hiesenburg669]

Give me your fruit cocktail.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

@@dad0dads As i would! I'm coming to really love the pre and postwar cars, '38 to 49, there's some real beauties from then, and still modern and reliable.

[@kennyc388]

I need one of these.

[@NotaMechanicJack]

Just posted a 48 streamliner video not sure if I should get her or not check it out on my channel and tell me what you

[@iuriiarcan157]

Понтиак и Шевроле- одна и таже машино..но Понтиак смотрится интересней!!

[@dad0dads]

Pontiac was a sub brand of GM. Chevy is GM's “big” nameplate brand. Therefore, many of the sub-brand cars are rebrands/reskins of other vehicles. There’s no Chevy like my ‘67 GTO but I do get your point

[@CowboyStag]

Put that radiator up higher

[@dad0dads]

Lol. That’s the way they were back then……..

[@Thomas63r2]

That radiator is not mounted high - it really is a tall radiator - look at other cars of the era and that is what you will see. As the hood line of cars became lower, then radiators became wider and shorter.

[@sergioulloa5382]

DELUXE

[@Dog.soldier1950]

6 volt

[@dad0dads]

Yes indeed