1957 Starchief vin # A857H8878. A=assembly plant Atlanta. 8= series 28. 57= model year. H= Hydra-Matic. 8878= production number at Atlanta,starting number being 1001. Series 28 body/style #2837SD body type 2-dr Cat HT 6P. 347 CU. 270 HP @ 4800 RPM. Rochester 4GC four-barrel 4 speed Hydra-Matic. 3.23:1 Axle. Compression Ratio: 10.0:1. 1 of 32,862 2 dr ht Starchiefs in 57. WT. 3750. Base price $2901. Wheelbase 224 in. Over length 213.8 in.

Options on this 57
Strato-Flight Hydra-Matic $231
Power Steering $108
Power Brakes $39
Wonder Bar Radio $125 
Heater & Defroster $91
Tinted Glass $34
Lamp Group $23.10
Mirrow Group $12.35
Electric Clock $10.50
White Walls $58.70
Deluxe Floor Mat $11
Cowl Vent Chrome Trim $21.80
Dual Exhausts $24
Spinner Hubcaps $?
Skirts $?

My 57 Pontiac has 43,300 documented miles. Many thanks to Ted Ross of Greece,NY the second owner who did the restoration in 2003 (1 bought it on July 1 2005 On July 2 2005 i won Best of Show over 200 cars)on this 100% rust free Texas Pontiac, he spent hours polishing the stainless, detailing the engine bay. 65 shows (05,06,07,08 ) 77 wins, Best of Show 5 times
Best Pontiac 12 times Best GM 8 times Best 55/57 1 time Best Antique 1 time Carlise,PA GM Nationals 1st  THis 57 is like a sexy woman you can't take your eyes off it. I have driven it 10,000 trouble free miles in the past 4 summers. One time i put the petal to the metal and buried the speedo.

George Nick Rochester,NY

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