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What is a Chieftain?

Updated: 10/23/2022
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The Chieftain was a model designation for Pontiac. As an example, Pontiac manufactured, in 1955, the Pontiac Chieftain model 870 deluxe series,which, as a 2 Dr hdtp would be called a Catalina. It had a 287 cu in V8, single exhaust, 2 bbl Rochester carb and was on a 122" wheelbase. There was 72,608 of these units made in 1955 in the USA. Canada produced a different model called the Pathfinder and Laurentian which, if was ordered with a V8 would have been the 265 cu in engine.

Hope this helps. 55 Poncho Guy

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