23.000 €
PRICE ESTIMATION
06.10.2026
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Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupé (1952)

1952 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupe, with inline-eight engine, H license plate, and original new-car sales contract from 1952

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
Chieftain Eight Coupé
Year
1952
Transmission
Automatic
Horsepower
116
Milage
25.561 mi
Country Version
US
Location
Hamburg
Color
Green and White
Type of auction
Permanent listing
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Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupé (1952)

Moritz Helbich

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by Moritz Helbich

This 1952 Pontiac Chieftain Eight Coupé stands out with its rare inline-eight-cylinder engine and extremely attractive color combination. The car was originally registered in Ohio to its first owner, and the original bill of sale is still available. The engine and automatic transmission run flawlessly, and the body and interior are in good condition. A charming American car that’s ready to drive right away—perfect for fans of the early 1950s.

Price Estimation23.000 € - 27.000 €
Vehicle description
  • 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.

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Comments of this past auction

  • 06.10.2026 19:24

    Ja was jetzt, wird hier gemogelt odr besser gesagt vertuscht?

    • 06.10.2026 19:34

      Da mag sich jeder selbst sein Urteil drüber bilden.

    • 06.10.2026 19:12

      Ich frage mich, wie der Repräsentant Kickdowns feststellen kann, dass sich die Karosserie in gutem Zustand befindet mit nur leichten Gebrauchsspuren. Wenn dieser doch vor Ort gewesen ist, womit ja auch geworben wird, muss er doch die Rostlöcher gesehen haben, die sich mit ziemlicher Sicherheit unter den Lackblasen befinden. Ich sehe diese Lackblasen zumindest ziemlich eindeutig auf den Bildern und erfahrungsgemäß befinden sich darunter immer größere Schäden, als die Optik vermuten lässt. Ich finde, den Wagen mit diesen Worten anzupreisen, geht schon in Richtung Täuschung, oder der Begutachter war blind.

      • 04.10.2026 20:25

        Technik: Der Pontiac Chieftain ist ein vom US-amerikanischen Automobilhersteller General Motors (GM) unter der Automobilmarke Pontiac gebautes Modell der oberen Mittelklasse, das von 1949 bis 1958 angeboten wurde. Auf dem amerikanischen Markt wird das Fahrzeug der Full-Size-Klasse zugeordnet. Der Chieftain war ein erstes völlig neues Karosseriedesign von Pontiac nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Neben einem Sechszylinder-Reihenmotor mit 3920 cm3 Hubraum, der bei 3400 min−1 90–93 bhp (66–68 kW) leistete, gab es einen Achtzylinder-Reihenmotor mit 4079 cm3, der eine Leistung von 103–106 bhp (76–78 kW) bei 3800 min−1 abgab. Alle Motoren hatten seitlich stehende Ventile und arbeiteten als Viertaktmotoren nach dem Ottoprinzip. Es stand für alle Modelle ein manuelles Dreigang-Getriebe zur Verfügung oder gegen Aufpreis ein GM Viergang-Hydra-Matic-Automatikgetriebe für 159 USD. Pontiac verkaufte im Modelljahr rund 240'000 Chieftain. LG Tom