Vehicle Description
Pontiacs were on the wide track for 1966, and today that makes them
one cool cruiser. When you can find a Tempest Custom hardtop coupe
with the right mix of investments and originality, and it's offered
at such an attractive price, you're looking at a deal that's always
in style.
Stacked headlights, the pointed hood and those flying buttress
C-pillars make this Tempest look like a much more expensive car. In
fact, the pillarless hardtop profile instantly gives this both a
sporty and sophisticated appearance. While we love the way it
already looks, we know there are many of you out there who already
see the full GTO clone potential (after all, the original internal
naming at GM called it the Tempest GTO in 1964 and 1965.) The
wraparound chrome bumpers, rocker trim, red paint and white top
with coordinating rally stripe color scheme contrast nicely with
the gold interior. The interior is in excellent condition and it is
great to see that the original AM radio is still in place and the
dash not cut for a stereo. A set of iconic Rally II wheels wrapped
with B.F. Goodrich Radial T/As give it a muscular presentation no
matter what model you call this classic Pontiac.
Highlights
326 V-8
Automatic transmission
Pontiac Rally wheels
B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A tires
Aluminum radiator
Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold
Dual exhaust
Runs and drives great
Recent investments under the hood include factory style chrome
valve covers, chrome open-element air cleaner, Edelbrock Performer
intake manifold and an aluminum radiator. The V8 shares its lineage
with the GTO's motor and even looks the same as 389 unless you
closely inspect the small two letter code stamped on the block.
This one still has plenty of power and the torquey Pontiac engine
sounds great through the dual exhaust. Here is a stylish, great
running and driving car that can be acquired at an affordable
price!
