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Pontiac Star Chief
14 generations · 26 engine options · data across all years of the Star Chief platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1968 421ci V8
$15,239
~$3,048/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1968
1 engine option
421ci V8
RWD
1967
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1966
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1965
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1964
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1963
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1962
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1961
2 engine options
389ci V8
RWD
421ci V8
RWD
1960
1 engine option
389ci V8
RWD
1959
1 engine option
389ci V8
RWD
1958
1 engine option
370ci V8
RWD
1957
3 engine options
287ci V8
RWD
316ci V8
RWD
347ci V8
RWD
1956
3 engine options
287ci V8
RWD
316ci V8
RWD
347ci V8
RWD
1955
2 engine options
287ci V8
RWD
347ci V8
RWD
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