Streamlined
As the sign reads:
1947 Pontiac Streamliner
Erie Sauder purchased this Streamliner new in 1947. The family used the 4-door Sedan for many years including some vacation trips.
The 1947 Model featured the new body design created following the end of World War II. The last body re-design had been in 1941 before automobile production stopped during World War II to allow those plants to manufacture needed war production. The 1947 Pontiac model had two designations: the streamliner and the torpedo. Although both were very similar, the Streamliner had a slightly longer wheelbase.
The Streamliner came with gray striped cloth upholstery, dual sun visors, automatic dome lights, gigar lighter, ashtrays and an inside hood release. In addition, the 1947 Pontiac had a large variety of options such as Venti-heater, 3 radio choices, turn signals, back-up lights, lighted vanity mirror, electric clock, non-glare rearview mirror, foam rubber seat cushions, bright wheel trim and white-wall tires. This car, with its extensive list of options sold retail for $1645, before options. Pontiac sold 245,419 during the model year.
Streamlined
As the sign reads:
1947 Pontiac Streamliner
Erie Sauder purchased this Streamliner new in 1947. The family used the 4-door Sedan for many years including some vacation trips.
The 1947 Model featured the new body design created following the end of World War II. The last body re-design had been in 1941 before automobile production stopped during World War II to allow those plants to manufacture needed war production. The 1947 Pontiac model had two designations: the streamliner and the torpedo. Although both were very similar, the Streamliner had a slightly longer wheelbase.
The Streamliner came with gray striped cloth upholstery, dual sun visors, automatic dome lights, gigar lighter, ashtrays and an inside hood release. In addition, the 1947 Pontiac had a large variety of options such as Venti-heater, 3 radio choices, turn signals, back-up lights, lighted vanity mirror, electric clock, non-glare rearview mirror, foam rubber seat cushions, bright wheel trim and white-wall tires. This car, with its extensive list of options sold retail for $1645, before options. Pontiac sold 245,419 during the model year.