The journey down the ¼ mile would take a relatively leisurely 20.2 seconds. With only 165hp available under the right foot, this Tempest could never be mistaken for a muscle car. This car’s engine bay is occupied by a 230ci OHC six-cylinder engine backed by a two-speed Powerglide transmission. Lifting the hood reveals a significant point of difference between this Tempest and most others that we have featured in the past year at Barn Finds. The external trim and the chrome are acceptable for a survivor-grade vehicle, while there are no issues with the glass. It is where one of the retaining clips holds the chrome strip in place, and addressing this would be a straightforward process. Its rust issue is negligible and confined to a tiny spot at the bottom of the back window. If the buyer wanted to retain this Tempest as an original and unrestored survivor, there would be no shame in that approach. There is nothing horrendous and nothing that would require immediate attention. However, the panels have accumulated many minor bruises and blemishes, with the seller indicating that these were all inflicted by the first owner. It still presents quite nicely for a vehicle of this age, with a respectable shine and no major paint flaws.
This original and unrestored Tempest rolled off the production line wearing Montreaux Blue paint. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Gransedan for spotting this fantastic survivor for us. The owner has set the sale price of this classic at $18,000 OBO. Located in Zionsville, Indiana, you will find the Tempest listed for sale here on Craigslist. This Pontiac would benefit from a cosmetic refresh, but there would be no shame retaining the car as-is. It is an original and unrestored two-owner survivor that would make a practical classic for an enthusiast with a growing family. While some owners will make outrageous claims about the odometer reading of their classic car, the owner of this 1967 Pontiac Tempest would seem to have the documentation to back his claim.
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