My 1959 Pontiac Star Chief

Recently found this survivor or rather it found me. The original owner picked me to keep this beauty nice.

[@TheCondoInRedondo]

We had the '59 Catalina Safari Wagon in aquamarine purchased new from Jernigan Pontiac on Boston Post Road. What a nostalgia trip for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@arnoldberk7686]

Beautiful. The first split grille Pontiac.

[@jamesmisener3006]

Really nice car. We have an original unrestored Canadian Pontiac Fleetleader Deluxe and love it. You truly travel back in time with an original unmodified car that has been maintained. Those late 50s cars are going to be the gems in the future. Cheers 🇨🇦

[@hairylarry6167]

GSXHAD 33 I had a neighbor years ago who was a young guy. He had one of these. It was green. I LOVED THAT CAR! Ole Daryl was hard on it, but it held up and ran like a raped ape. I'll never forget how cool the dash lit up at night. I was a kid, never knew what motor he had in it, but it would really haul ass. This one your showing is awesome!

[@keithhebert9334]

I had a two-door Bonneville white magic mirror acrylic lacquer I still miss that car I still have the original spinner hubcaps to remind me of it mine had a single four-barrel was kind of rusty but I put a lot of miles on it

[@michaelbenardo5695]

The Chrysler Torque Flite is the only automatic that can equal or better the acceleration of ANY manual transmission. And I am a grandpa, and proud of it.

[@enemyofmyenemy6713]

what piece of history looks amazing

[@victordohleman953]

The "Jet Age" cars so nice!!

[@zekeonstormpeak4186]

The carpet seamed to glisten because of starlight motif. They were very futuristic cars for their time. All full size GM cars had the same basic design. The roof lines and windshields were the same. The trim, grill, and rear ends were different.

[@alfx5432]

Man you can sleep comfortable in this car.

[@Gordonseries385]

Yes I did, Thank You. Brings back memory's! Take Care.

[@douglassopa2544]

u cant compete with vintage poncho styling. WOW. thanks,

[@skn9895]

What a beautiful piece of rolling sculpture! One of my favorite cars. I just love the late 50's and early 60's cars. Thanks for wanting to preserve it, not "rod" it!

[@1aminfla]

My grandfather bought a 1959 Starchief in the bronze exterior with that same color interior. He bought it in Denver and drove it to Kansas City Mo on old 36 highway and was running 120 when the highway patrol in Kansas Stopped him. 389-4brl carb. I rode in it once with grandad at the wheel and I saw the speedo pegged. Never will forget that car.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

My grandmother had one left to her when grandpa died in 77. 11000 miles, it was red with a 389 2 bll carb. His pride and joy.

[@wildbill5670]

I just picked up a 59 389 420A motor. That was the top dog in 59. Tri power, cast iron headers the whole sha bang. Rated at 345 horse. All I need now is a 59 Cat or Bonny to put it in. Oh, and it's got a 3 speed manual behind it. That will most likely go.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

The 3 speed manual will give faster acceleration than the HydraMatic, providing you know how to shift your gears properly.

[@wildbill5670]

@@michaelbenardo5695 Kind of odd someone ordering that 345 horse motor with a 3 on the tree.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@wildbill5670 The original buyer was probably after maximum performance. The HydraMatic was good, one of the best, but still could not match the acceleration of a manual transmission.

[@michaelbenardo5695]

@@wildbill5670 Some guys back in the day though automatics were for women and wooses.

[@wildbill5670]

@@michaelbenardo5695 I have to imagine speed shifts with 3 on the column were probably something that just didn't happen. I still thinks its a little odd that someone would order the top horse motor with that column manual operated transmisson.

[@michaelpiccolo5559]

Nice cup of coffee sitting on your 1959 coffee table.

[@kfl611]

I love those little stars on the side, so cool! It looks like they were done making it and when OOPS we forgot the most important part, where are the tail fins, go get some and stick them on. I bet it just glides so smoothly.

[@WillaHerrera]

beautiful! I have a Vista hardtop chief and Catalina both 1959.

[@hubertmantz1516]

What a beautiful car! I’ve never heard of this particular model by Pontiac but I love it 😍

[@coreyjaniksela9703]

Great old Pontiac! Love these late 50's body styles, very space age. I have a "59" Ford Tudor Sedan that is a time capsule of this same Calibur. These great examples of American styling will always be timeless. Glad there are other folks out there like you that strive to retain these cars as they were with there full glory and integrity intact! Hat's off to you my friend!! 👍😁

[@davidiverson2541]

Really nice original car. Thanks for sharing.

[@cruiser6260]

Not a model that gets much attention.. very nice, especially the instrument panel, dash, steering wheel and trim are very sweet

[@craigjorgensen4637]

Those aren’t “factory” seat covers. They were either installed by the dealer who sold the car new or more likely by a car upholstery shop as was common in those days.

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

The 1961 Chevrolet Impala that I grew up in had plastic seat covers with a pebble pattern.

[@stevenquinn4641]

Love this original full sized wide track car Love the drama in the back A spacecraft look It's a beauty

[@brthdan]

What a beauty, just incredible!

[@BAtadCrazy]

I hope you still the caretaker of this jewel and the excitement is still there for this car. Too bad you couldn't have gotten Ivan on camera to tell his story. If you've still got it please post another video of it. This was an excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregakinson2800]

Very nice original and glad it went to you. Not a whole lot of work to restore if you wanted. Thank you for posting!

[@michaelbenardo5695]

I don't think you can get today's Chargers with a 4 speed, unfortunately. Only a 6 speed that locks out 2nd and 3rd gears unless you floor it.

[@dennishough3709]

Hello sir, It’s been 6 years since you posted. How does she look now?? Follow up video would be awesome!!

[@anodyneforever3996]

here is a more recent upload for this car: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OYnZqnerKYbLM Part 3 here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYWTZ36Xga5sg9U

[@NEWCUSTOMDESIGHN]

Wow, Awesome car, I like it !

[@gene978]

Qoq We had that Excact same model Silver with Grey Cloth Star Chief. Was my Favorite car at age 9!

[@64098]

We had a copper Catalina Vista for a while, I loved that car, I still miss it. I'd love to put two inch whitewalls on your Star Chief with the deluxe '59 wheel covers. What a beauty.

[@MrRoadster100]

Thanks for not playing music!

[@davidallen5776]

I know the man who has one of these. He was my coworker!

[@donjackson8816]

Congratulations. Don

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

I love the car, you sure found a real time capsule. This video was made two years ago and I sure would like to see what the car looks like now in June 2017.

[@davidpancerev9658]

Pontiac did it best in '59 compared to other GM style.

[@VTBC]

My first car

[@JuniorFan08]

Sounds just like my grandfather's '58 Chieftain starting up.

[@barrysnider635]

What a dash cluster !!

[@racer67]

Love them doglegged doorways!

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Original wide whitewall bias belt tires would look so much better.

[@jamesfox2579]

Beauuuutiful Car!❤️

[@douglassopa2544]

ohh those 59 starchief won my hart. won yours to fantastic she is. thanx for view

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

Yes there must be something about old guys and cherishing their cars. It's surely a more responsible way to live your life. Better than the current throw-away culture. Just goes to show these cars could be made to last, WITH the proper attention. GO IVAN ! - A Lovely car mate.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Still got her?

[@peterketchijian6989]

Here she is , why dont we say here HE is :-) ??

[@seanjohnson6899]

Been looking for one to buy. I live in southern California. Any suggestions?

[@gtpcruiser02]

Sean Johnson....California HATES all American vehicles especially gas powered ones. Governor Dictator Nuisance wants to outlaw the internal combustion engine.

[@seanjohnson6899]

@@gtpcruiser02 I heard. Talk about a looney. That guy is nutz.

[@jimmycricket5366]

@@seanjohnson6899... that guy and his aunt are nazis.

[@paulveriteverite1004]

Looking for cars to buy!! What's your offer??

[@WhittyPics]

That car is as old as I am

[@BIGJCoins]

that's a gem I have my first car a 1962 Pontiac parisienne 4 door hard top if you want you can take a look at it on my channel :)

[@samaddison5891]

gourgious

[@marclatchaw1662]

sweet

[@gsxchad33]

I added a video interview with Ivan himself : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3OYnZqnerKYbLM

[@Doncolorado]

Get that cup off of it!

[@packingten]

We had a 59 Catalina in 1966 Dad let me have it. Of course teens are IDIOTS I opened it up ours was a 2 barrel 107 mph top end thats all folks. a white 4 dr ht beautiful car wish I had it now😑. RIP Pontiac thanks obammy for killing olds&pontiac because you hate Ametica😡😡