The Paint : Platium Poly (Silver) in base/coat, clear/coat, subtle flames down low, on the car for 20 years, and shows very nicely
The Engine: Pontiac 350 CID replaced the original 326 CID, polished aluminum intake manifold, MSD Electronic ignition, Edelbrock 4 bbl carb.
The Transmission: GM 700R4 automatic with overdrive, replaced the original 2 speed Power Glide
The DifferentialL Original Pontiac 10 bolt, with highway gears
The Suspension: Original front independent, new bushings, KYB shocks
Rear: KYB shocks, factory traction bars
The Interior: Original bench seat, reupholstered in cloth and vinyl, matching rear seat, original door panels and dash. Carpet and headliner in great condition as well, All original gauges function properly except the clock.
Power Steering
Power front disk brakes (new)
Heater works
All factory gauges work, except the clock
Auxiliary gauges
Hood Tach works great
All lights work including the reverse lights
Turn signals work
Windshield wipers work
Classic Stereo uncut dash
All tinted glass is nice and all windows roll up and down easily
Clean trunk compartment with spare wheel and tire
Clean, dry, no rust undercarriage
Nice new looking dual exhaust system with glass pack mufflers
15” polished eagle 5 spoke (Torq Thrust) style wheels with white letter radials all around
Very nice example right here of the Pontiac Tempest. By all accounts the same car as the GTO, but a lower trim level. Engine options included the “middle of the road” 326 as this car was originally equipped with, and a 2 speed Power Glide was the only automatic available at the time.
This particular Tempest has been nicely upgraded to the Pontiac 350 engine, and a 700R4 automatic with overdrive…Much more desirable and reliable!
The paint has been on the Tempest for 20 years and shows very nicely. Note the subtle flames down low, giving a nod to the hotrod enthusiasts as the car rumbles by.
The 350 engine has been rebuilt, and has a nice little performance cam and deep, smooth sounding dual exhaust to catch the attention of on lookers…And there will be plenty of those as most everyone loves this body style!
This Tempest is an excellent cruising Musclecar from a time very fondly remembered. Kinda nice to have a classic car that’s still alive that prowled the streets in the 1960’s. Most of these cars are gone now, so its kind of a privilege to take care of these iconic cars of Americas past.
A final thought as we head into Summer: If you have been considering a classic car to enjoy for the Summer, and keep polished all winter long, the time is now, as they’re not making any more Pontiacs!
Very cool, collector Musclecar!
