1966 Pontiac Tempest Custom

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!