---
title: "1946 Pontiac Chieftain - Auction Values"
description: "The 1946 Pontiac Chieftain typically sells for $12,995 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/pontiac/chieftain/year/1946"
dateModified: "2026-08-03T00:00:00.000Z"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Pontiac", "Chieftain", "1946", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1946 Pontiac Chieftain

## Direct Answer

A 1946 Pontiac Chieftain typically sells for about $12,995 at auction, with recent examples ranging from $12,995 to $12,995 based on 1 year-specific sales from the last 12 months.

## Summary

The 1946 Pontiac Chieftain typically sells around **$12,995** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1946 Pontiac Chieftain represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 13% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $12,995 places it below the broader Pontiac Chieftain market average of $15,005. Values for this year range from $12,995 to $12,995, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, taxes, fees, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1946 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $12,995
- **Price Range**: $12,995 - $12,995
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $15,005
- **25th Percentile**: $9,750
- **75th Percentile**: $21,000
- **Total Auctions**: 13

## Recent 1946 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-08-04 | $12,995 | 108,697 | Manorville, NY | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Pontiac Chieftain Years](/pontiac/chieftain)
- [Price History](/pontiac/chieftain/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/pontiac/chieftain/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.