1966 Pontiac Tempest Convertible
VIN: 235676Z100795
According to published data, only 5500 Pontiac Tempest
Convertibles were produced in 1966. This 1966 Pontiac
presented at auction is a Z code car (produced in Fremont, CA) and
a numbers matching V-8 and automatic transmission, making this a
low production number car!
This very solid California car underwent a complete restoration
within the last 4 years. While the body was not removed from
the frame during the restoration, new body mounts were installed.
All body sheet metal was very solid and original to the car,
with the only exception being the trunk floor. While the very
minor existence of pin holes could have been covered with filling
and leveling product, the owner opted to professionally replace the
truck with factory replacement panels to maintain the integrity of
the car. While the car is fitted with a GTO hood, the
original hood to the car is available. All trim and chrome
was refurbished and looks excellent! While the beautiful red
paint is not correct to the body tag, it never-the-less looks GREAT
with the black interior and black convertible top.
Under the hood you’ll find a matching numbers 326 V-8 with the
correct AFB 4bbl carburetor. The motor was rebuilt as was the
transmission. The motor runs strong and the transmission
shifts just like a 66 Pontiac should. Since this is a
Z-code car, all the California smog components came with the car
from the factory. While this was removed during restoration,
all CA smog parts original to the car are available if desired.
During restoration, the springs were replaced with new, and
new upper ball joints were installed. The brakes were
completely rebuilt and maintain the original drum braking system.
The steering, braking and suspension are restored to factory
specs. The wheels are Rally 1 wheels, and the original wheels
and caps are available with the car. New tires complete the
excellent look of this car.
The interior was completely restored with new carpet, upholstery,
door panels and more. An after-market wood steering wheel was
installed. All dash components work and an 8-track radio from
a GTO was installed. The car sports a new vinyl
convertible top with a glass rear window! The top hydraulics
were re-worked and the top goes up and down smoothly.
The car has been meticulously maintained since completion of the
restoration. The car has never seen rain and is parked in a
climate controlled garage. You’ll look far and wide to find
as nice a 1966 Pontiac Tempest Convertible as this one presented at
auction on September 2 in Billings, MT.
