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1961 Pontiac Tempest 78016 Miles Orange Coupe 5.3L V8 Automatic

Make: Pontiac
Model: Tempest
Type: Coupe
Trim: --
Year: 1961
Mileage: 78,016
VIN: 161P71898
Color: Orange
Engine: 5.3L V8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Interior color: Black
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Local pick-up only

1961 Pontiac Tempest -- Additional Info:

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to offer this highly restored and keenly modified 1961 Pontiac Tempest. Pontiac Performance really started hitting its stride during the early 60's. The car here offers a modern twist to Pontiac's stellar performance history. The car here is powered by a 5.3 liter LS motor 6L60E automatic transmission 3:42 Posi rear wheel drive and 4 wheel disc brakes. The car is highly restored and sports a clean look painted in Atomic Orange metallic paint with silver bumpers and ac...cents over black interior. The interior features period correct bucket seats rear bench color matched dash Lokar floor shifter Tachometer and modern aftermarket gauges to monitor its systems. The suspension has all been rebuilt as well with new bushings upper and lower ball joints etc. Mechanical highlights included Sanderson headers 4 link suspension with coil over LS1 intake vented front disc brakes fuel sell balanced drive shaft 2 1/2 inch exhaust. The interior is all new including carpet door panels and seat upholstery and the exterior paint is excellent featuring a professional application and finish. Mechanically this LS Conversion 1961 Tempest runs and drives great is fully sorted and ready to be your everyday driver. Tastefully modified classic cars have gained much traction in the collector car world as the hold the classic look with modern performance. The car offered here is unique well done and a proven driver. To see over 80 photos of this car including under carriage please visit our website