My father had a '53 Chieftain with the straight-8 and Hydramatic. He said that when that car was new, he had to use premium gas. The compression ratio was 7.7:1. By the late 50s, octane ratings had increased to the point where that car ran just fine on regular.
Absolutely gorgeous car. My all time favorites are the GM fastbacks from '42 through '52. Just art-deco jewels and they conveyed such a sense of solid quality throughout. I'd love to cruise in that!
I didn't see a pipe holder up on the dash. Tsk. Beautiful car. I need to put A/C in mine, that's where I was thinking to put the compressor. They make surprisingly good daily drivers, despite the fuel economy (mine averages about 11 mpg).
Some of those old bug cars of the past were absolutely fab....
Someone did go to town when Mrs. Green Lady was purchased. Very uppity up to say the least. 1949 was such a fine year.
Beautiful car and details. Love the times when cars wore hats too.. just classy times.
My father had a '53 Chieftain with the straight-8 and Hydramatic. He said that when that car was new, he had to use premium gas. The compression ratio was 7.7:1. By the late 50s, octane ratings had increased to the point where that car ran just fine on regular.
Absolutely gorgeous car. My all time favorites are the GM fastbacks from '42 through '52. Just art-deco jewels and they conveyed such a sense of solid quality throughout. I'd love to cruise in that!
Beautiful almendron
Absolutely outstanding!
Man what a find.
Just a beautiful Pontiac, wow! 👍 I love it!!
Good God, that thing is beautiful!
Wow, I'm drooling.
I didn't see a pipe holder up on the dash. Tsk.
Beautiful car. I need to put A/C in mine, that's where I was thinking to put the compressor. They make surprisingly good daily drivers, despite the fuel economy (mine averages about 11 mpg).
ONE BEAUTIFUL CAR
wow. that is a stunner
Awesome car
Wooow, great car!
Nice clean car 🙂 ☺️
Top notch !!
Amazing
Nice old Tin Indian. Too bad it was lowered. Looks much better at stock height & is far more drive-able w/o clearance issues.
My Dad bought a new one in 1949
I WOULDN'T SELL IT IF I OWNED IT. I LOVE IT DA WAY IT IS. WISH I WAS A LUCKY DOG TO FIND ME SOMETHING LIKE THAT. ' WONDER WHAT IT'S WORTH.
Sick
I DON'T REALLY LIKE THE COLOR BUT YOU COULDN'T GET ME TO SELL THAT CAR IF I WAS THE OWNER IT'S NOT FOR SALE
Hansom car.