900BHP supercharged 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is a $1 million masterpiece you have to see to believe
- The US economic boom of the 1950s made for some epic vehicles
- This 900bhp supercharged 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is one example
- With epic BHP and suspension – it needs to be seen to be believed
Published on Sep 23, 2024 at 2:43 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Sep 24, 2024 at 3:06 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
The US economic boom of the 1950s is made tangible with this 900bhp supercharged 1956 Pontiac Star Chief.
Car makers began designing models that were larger and boasted higher performance than ever before.
Compared to iconic cars like the Chevrolet Bel Air and Tri-Five, this is one of the rarer models of the period.
It’s a $1 million masterpiece.
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Supercharged engine of 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
Absence has certainly made the heart grow fonder when it comes to the rare 1956 Pontiac Star Chief shared via AutotopiaLA.
A glance beneath the hood will reveal an LSX crate engine with LS3 heads and a Whipple supercharger adding to its torque and already impressive HP.
This incredible engine setup is mated to a 4L80 transmission.
This transfers the over 900 horsepower to its one-off EVOD wheels.
It sits on air suspension, as has become the norm for big classic cars, allowing them to remain maneuverable as well as sleek and low to the ground.
The suspension has three settings: the first is maximum low, the second is low but drivable, and the third lifts the nos, allowing for steeper driveways and getting the vehicle either on or off a trailer.
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The interior
Step inside, and its custom brown leather interior, is surprisingly contrasted with a blue carpet.
It’s a seriously cool and rare combination.
What’s more, the steering wheel is shifted back and given a tilt function for optimal driver comfort, as well as being a SEMA build.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
