1951 Pontiac Other

Chieftain 4d

Straight Eight

3sp Manual

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1951 Pontiac Chieftain - Factory Built Police Car - Survivor DAILY DRIVER How often do you see an actual, original PONTIAC Police trim car? This is a 1951 Pontiac Chieftain. It has the 268 c.i Straight Eight engine, and a 3 speed manual transmission. The car has 59k actual miles. It was ordered for a Police department in Martinsburg, WV, from Dailey Motors in Martinsburg, WV. Given the options it has, and lack of markings, it was likely for a detective, or commanding/higher ranking officer. I have not had much luck digging into it's early history, to find out exactly who it belonged to. I was told possibly Martinsburg, PD. This is a great car to preserve, restore, or drive as is. You won't see another like it! This car has NOT been cut up, there's no holes or repairs in it from any previous equipment having been bolted to it. This car is basically as is how a Police agency would have got it before they added any equipment to it. Keep in mind, hearses and ambulances turn up all the time, but these don't! I have done a lot of searching, and have not been able to find information on any others that were originally ordered as a Police car. Details: This car is still in as much of "as found" condition. However, I have done a lot of work getting it back on the road and cleaned up. It still needs work and cleaning. As listed above, this car has a 268 c.i Straight Eight engine, it's had a fresh tune up and runs great! The charging system works great, and is still 6 volt, and has a new correct 6 volt battery. The engine runs strong, and has a lot of power for what it is. The transmission is easy to shift, and clutch does not slip. This car has all new brake lines, and hoses, rebuilt master cylinder and wheel cylinders. It stops very well, and doesn't pull to either side. I have also resealed the fuel tank and installed a new sending unit, as well as a new/rebuilt fuel pump. The car fires right up, and doesn't knock or smoke. The steering, and suspension feels very tight. Most of the miles on this car were put on it between the times of when the car was new and the mid 1950's. According to oil change stickers, the car had 35k in 1955. It only had another 20k put on it between then and 1973, it had 200 miles put on it from 1973-1979 from which time it was parked in a barn and sat until I pulled it out of the barn in March of this year having only 57,980 miles on it. The windshield wipers work, all of the glass is in fantastic shape, and is clear with no cracks or fogging. The windshield and back glass seals are in great shape and show no signs of dry rotting. The window's do not leak. All windows roll up and down easy, wing windows open and close as well. Every light on this car works, including the dome light! Cigar lighter works as well. All of the doors open and close, and don't rattle as the car is being driven. The paint on this car is aged, and has scratches, cracking, chips and specs of surface rust in it, however, it still looks nice. This car is VERY VERY Solid. The only rust I've found on this car is in the left rear dog leg area (pictured) and some bubbling above the rear wheels. The floor pans, rockers, trunk, doors, fenders, etc are all RUST FREE. There was some minor body damage at some point to the right rear quarter panel and it was fixed and repainted. Possibly sometime in the 60's. I do have a set of fender skirts, and 1951 full wheel covers for this car as well. The interior of this car is very rare as it is all imitation leather, and has held up very nice for being 64 years old. This interior package was ONLY available as a Police trim option. All civilian sedans came with cloth interior by standard, and did not have this interior option available. The interior trim code is 95, which is not listed in any book. I have never seen another one with this exact interior in it. It's likely that this could be one of, if not the only one left surviving with this trim package. Also to note, on the firewall, just behind the engine is written "Police Trim" which was used as the car traveled down the assembly line to let workers know this car would be trimmed as a Police car. I have put 1300 miles on it so far since I put it on the road, and have been driving it on a daily/regular basis mostly as weather permits - I've been stuck in the rain once with it. It has same as new radial tires on it. It seems to be very reliable, and I wouldn't be scared to drive it a reasonable distance. I do have a backup electric fuel pump mounted to the frame rail which can be hooked up if something were to happen to the stock mechanical pump. Keep in mind this is an unrestored, original 64 year old survivor. It still needs cleaning, and other work done to it. It's not a restored car! Any questions, you can call me (Dave) at 304-719-2569 or email me through eBay. If you call and there's no answer, leave a message and I'll call you back as soon as possible.On Oct-11-15 at 16:19:43 PDT, seller added the following information: Here's a short video from my trip back from Charleston, WV last weekend in the rain. On Oct-16-15 at 15:25:31 PDT, seller added the following information: I just wanted to add that if this car sells, and the winning bidder plans to drive the car away, please let me know and I will top off all fluids for you, and repack the wheel bearings for a trip. I'll also assist with loading the car, or meeting a car carrier somewhere for loading if the buyer plans to have it hauled. This is truly a unique car. A true factory built police car is very rare, most of these cars were used and abused. This one has been well taken care of, and serviced over the years. If anyone has any questions regarding detail, payment, shipping, etc, please call me at the number I posted above. You can call between 8AM and midnight, eastern time. On Oct-16-15 at 19:12:40 PDT, seller added the following information: I've had a couple of people email me in regard to the hubcaps on this car... The hubcaps on this car did not come with the car. They are 1946 Pontiac dog dish hubcaps. This car was ordered new with full wheel covers, which will be included along with a couple extra's I have. I also have a set of correct 1951-54 Pontiac dog dish caps. If the winning bidder would prefer the correct 51-54 dog dish caps over the 46's, you can have your pick between them (but not both). I think the 46's are a much nicer, smoother looking cap is why I used them, but that's just my opinion.