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421-Powered 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Coupe 3-Speed

United States • 31 Dec 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans coupe is a tribute build to a 1962 NHRA Winternationals-winning car, featuring a 421ci V8 engine, three-speed manual transmission, and numerous performance upgrades. While cosmetically refreshed with a repaint and replica livery, it shows some signs of age and use, including a scratch on the fender.

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Condition 

7

The car has been refurbished and modified, featuring a replacement engine, repainted exterior, and upgraded components like the rear end and axles. While it presents well with its replica livery and upgraded features, there are minor cosmetic imperfections, such as a scratch on the left fender and wear consistent with its age and use as a race car.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

162K14738

Odometer:

65,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

TMU Replacement 421ci V8 Borg-Warner T-85 Three-Speed Manual Transmission Limited-Slip Differential Blue Paint Blue Vinyl Upholstery Carter AFB Four-Barrel Carburetors McKellar Camshaft Low-Rise Intake Manifold 1957 Pontiac Rear End w/4.30:1 Gears Summers Brothers Racing Axles Full-Length Headers & Exhaust Cutouts DragFast 7000 Shifter
This 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans was refurbished and modified by builder George Knevelbaard in tribute to the 1962 NHRA ationals-winning car built by Mickey Thompson and Hayden Proffitt.

Finished in blue over matching vinyl upholstery, the car is powered by a replacement 421ci V8 outfitted with twin Carter four-barrel carburetors and paired with a Borg-Warner T-85 three-speed manual transmission.

Additional equipment includes a 1957 Pontiac rear end with 4.30:1 gears, a limited-slip differential, Summers Brothers Racing axles, full-length exhaust headers, and a DragFast 7000 shifter.

This 421-powered Tempest LeMans was purchased by the seller in 2022,...

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£5,014

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,578

Median Price (Since 2020)

£41,007

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