1961 Pontiac Tempest -TRUE BARN FIND! Rare Bucket Front Seat Factory Config
1961 Pontiac Tempest 2-door sport coupe
1961 Pontiac Tempest 2-door sport coupe.44 years in a barn, was running and driving when originally parked.
This car comes complete with Pontiac Historic Service literature (build sheets and misc. information)
This car has factory installed bucket seats and
Floor mounted 3-speed shifter
Transaxle rear-end with independent rear suspension
Engine is 195 C.I. 4 cylinder (½ of Pontiac famous 389 V8)
Has not been started since 1975
Glass is all good
Bright work all good except near rear bumper
Damage on right rear quarter panel- can be repaired. See pictures.
Some small rust spots due to mouse damage
Floor-pans and trunk-pan good
Car has spare tire and wheel with jack and lug wrench
We tested with a new battery in the car: the engine turns over freely, lights, horn, blower motor, wipers, dash lights all worked
Now for the interesting part: VIN. #161P75942 see pics, Cowl tag info. See pics, trim code 280 on cowl tag- no information can be found according to PHS
High probability this car is "one of one" due to trim code 280 and bucket seats
Car is being sold as is, where is
Delivery possible depending on distance for an additional fee. Other shipping and pick-up responsibility of purchaser
Excellent opportunity to own a rare Pontiac Tempest
Clear Missouri title in hand
- Condition: Used
- Make: Pontiac
- Model: Tempest
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: 2-door sport coupe
- Year: 1961
- Mileage: 84000
- VIN: 161P75942
- Engine size: 195 C.I. 4-cylinder
- Number of cylinders: 4
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Drive type: RWD
- Drive side: Left-hand drive
- Vehicle Title: Clean Want to buy? Contact seller!
