Top 50 TV Cars Of All Time: No. 26, Ozzie And Harriet’s ’56 Pontiac

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Purchased by Ozzie Nelson at a Southern California Pontiac dealership, this 1956 Pontiac Chieftan station wagon was featured off-set, and on television on his series, “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet.” Courtesy photo.

We are counting down the Top 50 hot rods and street cars of all time that have made an appearance in a television series, or a memorable television episode. Starting from #50, and counting down to our #1 pick, follow along with our memories, and see where your favorite show lands.

26. The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: 1956 Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Station Wagon

Due to its long-running presence on television (from 1952 to 1966), there were many makes and models that were highlighted in storylines on “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet.” For our countdown, we decided to include a 1956 Pontiac Chieftain 870 Deluxe four-door station wagon seen predominantly in season three.

The Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Wagon was popular on the show as see with the 1953 model on the left and the 1955 version on the right.

In a 2005 auction by Barrett-Jackson, as Lot No. 1243, the one-of-a-kind grocery getter sold for $27,900 under a no reserve bidding. It has quite a history, on and off the television lot, as it was originally owned by Ozzie Nelson not only as a production car, but their persona driver as well.

According to the Barrett-Jackson web page, it was equipped with air conditioning and power steering, brakes, and seats. A factory V8 engine with only 49,860 original miles was mated to a dual exhaust. As original as a car can be when it rolled off the line, the auction purchase price was worth every penny, and then some, for this pristine example of classic Fifties Americana. Another cool aspect? Camera brackets used for mounting a television camera are still in place under the car.

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