![]() Spiffy, no race car, swingaxle evil handling near the limits.Ĭhanged over to 2.5 inch dual exhaust with period correct turbo muffs- driveshaft broke. Neat t-handle dashboard shifter, linear taillights reminiscent of the ’64 GTO, not the Tempest dots. Was what Chevy called Anniversary Gold/gold vinyl interior.Ĭatenary driveshaft, could see the torque converter spinning from the rear. In 2001 I bought a survivor hardtop coupe ’63 LeMans, 326 (NOT 336ci, myths & bench racing be d**mned), 2bbl with a rear PowerGlide based transaxle. To view this vehicle on, see Pick of the Day. This tempting Tempest is priced at $33,995, which is reasonable for a car as nice as this one seems. The Tempest has been provided with an aftermarket audio system and speakers, including a subwoofer mounted in the trunk. “The dash mounted shifter is very unique and makes for a good conversation piece at car shows.” “The interior has been restored and shows very well,” the dealer says. The car has been driven fewer than 68,000 miles, according to the ad. ![]() This Pontiac looks very sporty in the gallery of photos with the ad, showing off a nice stance along with its sharp original styling. The Tempest rides on a set of Eagle Alloy wheels shod with BF Goodrich Radial TA tires. The Burgundy paint is fairly recent, the seller adds, and contrasts nicely with the beige interior and power-operated fabric top. Dual exhaust gives it a nice muscle car sound that is unmistakable.” “The Pontiac 326 V8 engine has been topped off with a Holley Performance carburetor and upgraded coil for a sure spark. ![]() Add to that the V8 powerplant under the hood and you could argue that this was really one of the first muscle cars. “These cars have so much character, they really stand out from the crowd. “With only 5,012 Tempest convertibles produced in 1963, this is not a car you see at every show!” notes the Palmetto, Florida, seller advertising the Tempest on. While this was still one year prior to the Tempest GTO option that arguably launched the muscle-car era, this sharp-looking droptop should provide plenty of go as well as show. This Tempest looks to be a super-nice example, with some period-appropriate upgrades for added performance and appearance. When the virtual gavel fell, eBayer ccsi2000 had bought a very rare, if a little rusty, LeMans for $226,521.The Pick of the Day is a 1963 Pontiac Tempest convertible, one of the sweetest compact cars of the early ‘60s, especially when paired with the factory 326cid V8. With only seven minutes remaining, the highest offer was $95,000. He turned down an offer of $160,000 to end the auction early because he feared getting negative eBay feedback. In his answers, he seems both surprised by the car's potential value as well as overwhelmed by the attention. Reading through the questions on the auction gives us reason to believe the seller truly didn't know the car's provenance. This one looks to have been driven by Stan Antlocer and was the fastest drag car in 1963 before disappearing. Hemmings recently did a story on the rare cars in which they listed all ever built. But what he didn't know is that the car is one of only six 1963 Pontiac LeMans Tempest Super Duty coupes ever made. The car's plexiglass windows, unusual suspension setup and a dash plate bearing the name of a racetrack tipped the owner to its racing history. What happened between Day 1 and Day 9 is an amazing story. After one week, eBay seller 123ecklin will pocket $226,521 beforeĪuction fees. Opening bid nine days ago was a mere $500. There's stuff in the trunk, but no key to open it. Appears to have original interior but no motor, no transmission. LeMans Tempest started out innocently enough. ![]() 1963 Pontiac LeMans Tempest on eBay – Click above for high-res image gallery
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