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1955 Pontiac Starchief Convertible Invoice Records.pdf

The Pontiac Star Chief Convertible represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of General Motors' Pontiac Division. With the post-war automotive industry in full stride, Pontiac faced growing competition and the challenge of shedding its reputation as a conversative, mid-market brand. Pontiac's transformation began under the guidance of Bunkie Knudsen, a visionary executive who recognized the need to invigorate the brand's image. Knudsen and his team set out to create a model line that would showcase modern performance and styling without compromising the value Pontiac customers had come to expect. Introduced in 1964, the Star Chief featured the all-new Strato-Streak V-8 engine - a robust, overhead-valve powerplant that marked Pontiac's departure from the aging straight-eight engines of the past. The 287-cubic-inch V-8 offered improved power, efficiency, and reliability, producing 180-horsepower in its initial iteration. Equally transformative was the design of the Star Chief, embra