1938 PONTIAC TWO DOOR COUPE - WELL DONE RESTOMOD

The Pontiac brand was introduced by General Motors in 1926 as the companion marque to GM's Oakland division, and shared the GM A platform. Purchased by General Motors in 1909, Oakland continued to produce modestly priced automobiles until 1931, when it was renamed Pontiac. It was named after the famous Ottawa chief, who had also given his name to the city of Pontiac, Michigan, where the car was produced. Within months of its introduction, Pontiac was outselling Oakland, which was essentially a 1920's Chevrolet with a six-cylinder engine installed. Body styles offered included a sedan with both two and four doors, Landau Coupe, with the Sport Phaeton, Sport Landau Sedan, Sport Cabriolet, and Sport Roadster. As a result of Pontiac's rising sales, versus Oakland's declining sales, Pontiac became the only companion marque to survive its parent, with Oakland ceasing production in 1932. Pontiac produced cars offering 40 hp. 186.7 cubic in L-head straight-six cylinder engines in the Pontiac Chief of 1927; its stroke was the shortest of any American car in the industry at the time. The Chief sold 39,000 units within six months of its appearance at the 1926 New York Auto Salon, hitting 76,742 at 12 months. The next year, it became the top-selling six in the U.S., ranking seventh in overall sales. The 223 was a side-valve engine, and used a timing chain. The 223 cubic inch straight-6 was used in Pontiac automobiles from 1937–40. This very rare Pontiac has had a professional makeover into a restomod. Under the hood, it looks like a crate Chevy engine, new dash gauges, mag wheels, and new interior with bucket seats. An excellent paint job finishes this Pontiac. Thanks for viewing.