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This 1954 Pontiac Chieftain has 21,400 miles (5 digit counter). The seller indicates that the car is in good general condition.

On the outside, the car is in good condition. The paint in its two-tone coral and beige color has only very few visible defects in the gallery. The exterior seals and chrome are in good condition, as are the headlights. The seller indicates that this Pontiac is sound, pictures of the underbody are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The white and red leather upholstery has no tears or holes but shows very slight wear. The steering wheel and the dashboard are in good condition. The on-board instrumentation and electrical equipment are working normally.

The 4.4-liter inline 8-cylinder developed 127 hp when it left the factory. The seller indicates that the mechanics work normally as well as the 4-speed automatic transmission. The engine is completely original.

The car has its 4 original rims in good condition, with white sidewall tires in good condition. The car brakes normally. The seller reports no play in the running gear.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Vaujours (93) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration, a favorable technical control of less than six months, and its keys.
The seller wished to define a reserve price.
Auction information:
Dates
Auction opening date: Sunday 11 July 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Tuesday July 20th 2021 21:15
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