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1949 PONTIAC STREAMLINER

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1949 PONTIAC STREAMLINER
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1949 PONTIAC STREAMLINER
1949 Pontiac Streamliner
Silver Streak 8 2Dr Fastback - 120 in. Wheelbase
248.9 cu inline Straight 8 with 4 spd Hydramatic Transmission

Unlike Canadian Pontiacs, the American models were much larger and made to compete with Buicks, Oldsmobiles , Mercurys and Chrysler brands. Of the Big 3 GM offered beautifully styled Fastbacks from 49 thru 52 . Sadly they never caught on, reminding people of Post WW2 styled models. Production and sales were poor, so due to lack of both they gave up. Of course making these unique and rare.

This particular Pontiac came from a GM Dealership in Oakland Ca. Exactly the way you see it, except it was blue . A couple from San Fransico decided to buy it as long as the Dealership would change it to black as they couldn't find any black ones .

Very well optioned during that period it came with a number of GM Accessories such as, Gm stamped Fog lights, GM stamped clear wind deflectors, a sun visor, a traffic light viewer, cigar lighter with a map light, rear windshield blind, drivers side spotlight with mirror and a passenger door mirror, along with Fender skirts and a Nail Pad under the gas tank filler door.

This car still runs and drives as well as it did in 1949.

Largely unrestored and very close to original . In the 90's it's stainless was polished and the bumpers rechromed . For most of it's life the car had seat covers . In 2011 the engine was completely rebuilt. It ran well but smoked a bit on start up. Photos provided. Since then it has been driven about 4,500 miles.

It runs perfectly and is whisper quiet with it's awesome Straight 8 sound at the end of the tailpipe. From the day it was new (no winters ever) and when not in use it has always been garaged and remains accident free. Almost always a Show and Shine Winner, wherever it goes.
This is not only a very rare model, it is, as always a beautiful town and highway cruiser that can be driven any distance with complete confidence . It is a true Turn Key car.

ALBERTA REGISTERED

Year: 1949
Make: Pontiac
Model: Streamliner
Style: Two Door
VIN: L8RH12807
Exterior Colour: Black
Interior Colour: Grey
Cylinders: Inline 8
Transmission: Auto
Engine: 248.9
Odometer: 4500 miles since restoration
Last Registered: Alberta