Pontiac Chieftain
Every Pontiac Chieftain generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1949–1958 3 generations · 9 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 180 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 2 Legendary 2 Legendary · 1 Epic
All 3 Pontiac Chieftain Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
In 1958, Pontiac offered something genuinely futuristic on the Chieftain: a portable transistor radio you could pull out of the dash and carry with you, sold as the 'Sportable.'
1955 was the year Pontiac finally let go of the six-cylinder Chieftain for good — the brand-new Strato Streak V8 took over the entire lineup, no exceptions.
The 1954 Chieftain beat every other American car to a feature we now take for granted: in-dash, modern-style air conditioning controls.
Collectors Who Spotted the Pontiac Chieftain
No member has published a public street spot of the Pontiac Chieftain yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Pontiac Chieftain Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chieftain (1958) | 1958–1958 | Legendary | 6.1L V8 | — | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| Chieftain (1955–1957) | 1955–1957 | Legendary | 4.7L V8 | 180 hp · 264 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Chieftain (1949–1954) | 1949–1954 | Epic | 3.9L I6 | — | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Pontiac Chieftain on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.