1961 Pontiac Tempest -TRUE BARN FIND! Rare Bucket Front Seat Factory Config

  • Location: Walnut Grove, Missouri, United States
  • 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

1961 Pontiac Tempest 2-door sport coupe Description

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

Please don't hesitate to ask questions!