Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupé (1952)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 168 photos
  • Paint thickness measurement
  • Video including engine running
  • Rare Chieftain with inline-eight engine
  • H license plate and TÜV valid through July 2027
  • Original 1952 sales contract for title issuance available

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1952
  • First registration: USA (Ohio) – First registration in Germany with H license plate on July 1, 1952
  • Engine: 8-cylinder inline engine, 36.4 PS (historical U.S. specification)
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior color: Green/White
  • TÜV valid until July 2027 & H license plate
  • Chassis number: P8WH19051
  • Engine number: 8WH 19051
  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 2,100 kg
  • Mileage: 25,561 km (according to DEKRA-HU), 25,553 km (according to classic car appraisal)

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The Pontiac features a green/white color combination
  • Paint thickness measurements show values between 217 and 288 micrometers, indicating an original paint job with some touch-ups
  • The body is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
  • There are no known defects on the body

  Interior

  • The interior is upholstered in green synthetic leather
  • The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear
  • There are no known defects in the interior

  Mechanics

  • The Pontiac is ready to drive
  • The engine runs flawlessly
  • The automatic transmission also shifts smoothly
  • Last service: 2022

  History

  Ownership History

  • Number of owners: unknown
  • 1952: Original owner Frances O. Henry, Dayton, Ohio, USA

  Service History

  • 2022: Last service

  Documents

  • Original 1952 title purchase agreement
  • German vehicle registration documents
  • DEKRA General Inspection Report, July 2, 2025
  • Classic Car Appraisal Report pursuant to § 23 StVZO

  Summary

  For sale is a rare and historically documented 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupé in an elegant green and white color combination. The vehicle was registered as new in Ohio, USA, in 1952 and comes with the original bill of sale from the year of its initial delivery. The 8-cylinder engine and automatic transmission run smoothly, and the body and interior are in good condition with minor signs of wear. It passed the DEKRA general inspection on July 2, 2025, with no defects, and a complete classic car appraisal in accordance with § 23 StVZO certifies the car’s originality. With its “H” license plate, provenance, and attractive color combination, this 74-year-old Pontiac is a collector’s item for enthusiasts of American classics.