1955 Pontiac Chieftain

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION


Absolutely Stunning No-Expense-Spared 1955 Pontiac Chieftain Custom Known as Big Chief 509

Without question one of the finest custom-built 1950s cars we have ever had the opportunity to offer

No-Expense-Spared Nut-and-Bolt Frame-Off Custom Build

Absolutely Stunning Black Red & Silver Paint that has a mirror finish anywhere you look

The undercarriage is finished and painted nicer than most cars

Featured in Pontiac Enthusiast Magazine

Goodguys Award Winner

Incredible Attention to Detail Throughout the Entire Build

Massive 509ci Roller V8 Engine Built by Motorworks of Spokane, Washington

Custom Steel Cylinder Heads

SCAT 9000 Crankshaft

Holley 850 CFM Double-Pumper Carburetor

Edelbrock RPM Air-Gap Intake

Custom Ram-Tube Air Intake System with K&N Filters and Custom Carburetor Hat

An Incredible 623 lb-ft of Torque

Beautifully Detailed Engine Compartment with Extensive Chrome and Polished Billet Components

Chrome Valve Covers, A/C Compressor, Alternator and Power Steering Pump

Polished Billet Pulley System

Stainless Steel Hard Lines Throughout

Automatic Transmission
Heavy-Duty Dutchman 9-Inch Rear End

3.55 Gears with 31-Spline Axles

Completely Boxed and Highly Modified Frame

Custom Engine Mounts, Body Mounts and Transmission Crossmember

Fat Man Fabrication Stage III Front Suspension

TCI 4-Link Rear Suspension

Panhard Bar

Adjustable Coilover Suspension

Power Steering

Power Brakes

Custom Headers

3-Inch Side-Exit Exhaust

Flowmaster American Thunder Series 30 Mufflers

Custom-Built 26-Gallon Fuel Tank

Aeromotive A200 Fuel Pump and Filter System

Stunning Red and Black Custom Exterior Finish with Beautiful Flame Graphics

Tastefully Customized Body with an Extremely Clean and Smooth Appearance

Smoothed One-Piece Front and Rear Bumpers

Custom Frenched Halogen Headlights Raised into the Tops of the Front Fenders

Integrated Amber Turn Signals

Deleted Exterior Door Handles

Deleted Wing Windows

Deleted Factory Hood Chrome Strips

Hidden Fuel Filler Located Behind the Swing-Out Driver-Side Taillight

Beautiful Custom Black Leather Interior

Air Conditioning

Power Windows

Power-Operated Doors

Power-Assisted Hood Opener Controlled from the Dash Console

Chrome-Plated American Racing Torq Thrust II Wheels

17x7 Front and 17x8 Rear Wheels

BFGoodrich Tires

Incredible Fit, Finish and Craftsmanship from Top to Bottom

The Engine Bay, Interior, Body, Chassis and Undercarriage Have All Been Finished to the Same Exceptional Standard

A True Show-Quality Custom That Was Built With No Shortcuts


This is not simply a restored 1955 Pontiac the Big Chief 509 is a fully engineered, award-winning custom build that combines classic Pontiac styling, massive V8 performance, modern suspension and comfort, and incredible craftsmanship throughout.

Pictures simply do not do this car justice. The amount of thought, fabrication and attention to detail throughout this Chieftain is remarkable, making it one of the most impressive custom cars we have ever offered at Coyote Classics.