Sold | 1946 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Deluxe Station Wagon

Page Contents

Track live values and receive listing alerts

Enquire Now

View All Images

£56,856

1946 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Deluxe Station Wagon

United States • 8 Oct 2021 • Lot Lot 294

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1946 Pontiac Streamliner Eight Deluxe Station Wagon is an exceedingly rare, top-of-the-line model, believed to be the only surviving example. It features a high-quality older restoration, a 249-cubic-inch flathead Eight engine, and deluxe trim, making it a standout classic perfect for shows and family outings.

Condition

8

The car is described as having a well-preserved older restoration, suggesting it's not in perfect original condition but has been maintained to a high standard. The description notes it was discovered in 2004 and kept in a private collection, indicating careful ownership and preservation efforts. While the write-up is positive, the 'older restoration' and the fact that it's not an unrestored original bring it down from a pristine rating.

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

P8LB32060

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

When Pontiac production resumed in September 1945 following the conclusion of World War II, the Torpedo and Streamliner series from 1942 carried over.

Flathead six- and eights-cylinder were offered in both Pontiac production lines, with the short-wheelbase A-body Torpedo models priced under comparable Streamliner B-body versions.

New 1946 models were identified by wraparound bumpers and a revised grille; 12 Torpedo body style and engine options were offered, and there were eight additional Streamliner configurations available.

The most expensive Pontiac body style was the Station Wagon.

Built either at the Hercules Body Company or Ionia manufacturing plant, it was offered only for the Streamliner series.

Wagons could be ordered on either the Six or Eight chassis with Standard or Deluxe trim.

Instantly recognizable with a dramatic Indian hood ornament and red headdress flowing over chrome hood spears, Streamliners set themselves apart from the more economical Torpedo with addition...