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£13,048 (Est: £4,286 - £6,857)
1938 Pontiac Eight Touring Saloon Model 28
France • 28 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1938 Pontiac is a European version, sold new in France. It underwent a full restoration in the mid-1990s and has been part of a museum display for the last 15 years, requiring recommissioning before road use.
Condition
5
The car has been part of a museum display and has seen limited use in recent years. It requires restarting, is not covered by a valid roadworthiness inspection, and will need full recommissioning before being driven on public roads. Some work was done in the mid 90s. Odometer at 1,443 km.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
8DA-4036
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
3641 RV 77
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
French titleChassis No 8DA-4036
- Older restoration, from the chassis
- Sold new in France
- Inline 8-cylinder engine
- No reserve
Easily recognisable by its 1938 “fencer’s mask” grille, this impressive 8-cylinder Pontiac is a European version which was sold new in France, as evidenced by its Import plate and specifications.
It was discovered by its previous owner in 1993 while it was residing in Seine-et-Marne since 1972.
The latter then had a full restoration carried out (from the chassis) between 1994 and 1995, as evidenced by a file of invoices.
The car was repainted, the cloth upholstery and the cotton-wrapped electrical wiring were completely redone, as well as the engine which was rebuilt.
Jean-Pierre Nylin acquired it under the hammer of Maître Poulain in June 1998 during an auction sale at the Palais de Conges.
It had a mileage of 1,370 km at that time and now displays 1,443 km on the odometer.
This statutory limousine has not been driven for more than 15 years; it wi...
Points of note
£10,073
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£14,128
Median Price (Since 2020)
£29,124
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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