Vehicle Description
This here is one cool drop-top. On the showroom floor now is this
1966 Pontiac Tempest Convertible, ready to be enjoyed by its next
buyer. This one's got a load of options that make it enjoyable to
drive, such as a 4-speed manual transmission, power steering, and a
power convertible top. For 1966, the Pontiac Tempest underwent a
major overhaul. These included more rounded bodylines, with a
Coke-bottle styling effect that was similar to the full-size
Pontiacs of the time and was the styling fad for American cars in
the 1960s. Additionally, this '66 gets its power from a large 400
C.I. V8 from 1973, replacing the original V8 of much smaller
displacement. Torque from that 400 gets to the pavement through a
4-speed manual transmission, providing for fun and immediate
shifting. The exterior paint looks beautiful and has been buffed to
a glimmering shine, looking great matched to this Tempest's white
convertible top. The white interior vinyl trim looks great when
paired with this Tempest's bucket seats, and is very comfortable
when cruising. Options fitted to this Tempest include power
steering, a power convertible top, a deluxe woodgrain steering
wheel, an original AM pushbutton radio with an aftermarket
under-dash CD player, a heater, and a nice-sounding dual exhaust
system. The car rides on some great-looking Pontiac Motor Division
rally wheels on top of GT radial blackwall tires. If you're looking
to find a beautiful old Pontiac that combines classic muscle
cruiser feel with timeless Detroit style, then this is your chance
to drive it home.
VIN and Cowl Tag decode as follows:
VIN- 235676P299168
2: Pontiac Motor Division
35: Tempest Custom
67: 2-Door Convertible
6: 1966 model year
P: Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.A.
299168: Sequence number, 199,167th Pontiac produced in 1966
COWL TAG-
66: 1966 model year
3567: Tempest Custom 2-Door Convertible
PON: Pontiac, Michigan Assembly Plant
216: Red vinyl interior trim
R: "Montero Red" exterior paint
1: White canvas convertible top
05A: Built in the 1st week of May, 1966
