1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible - VIN: 162P26174 - Offered Without Reserve - Predecessor to the Pontiac GTO | Designed by John DeLorean | Pontiac’s top-of-the-line LeMans edition195 cid four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual transmission, four-wheel independent suspension, rear-wheel drive; wheelbase: 112”


Known as the predecessor of the first true muscle car the world could agree on, the Tempest was introduced by Pontiac in 1961. Personally designed by John DeLorean before his departure from the General Motors Company, the Tempest was one of the more innovative American cars for its time, featuring four-wheel independent suspension and a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, as well as winning MotorTrend’s “Car of the Year” award in 1961. DeLorean also surprised the market with its unique power plant, designed on half of a 389 V-8 engine, the Tempest featured a 195-cubic-inch four-cylinder that was backed by a four-speed manual transmission. Pontiac decided to offer a top-of-the-line version of the Tempest toward the end of its introduction year, named the LeMans. The Tempest LeMans came with a new sporty and more luxurious trim package, as well as different badging and bucket seats on the inside. Like the one being offered here, 1962 saw the option to get the LeMans version in a convertible body style with all its updated trim, a sportier option for the car.

Part of The Kannenberg Collection for some time now, this 1962 Pontiac shows 87,704 miles on the odometer, though true miles cannot be confirmed. The original fire red paint is in decent condition, minus a few spots here and there, and most of the chrome on the exterior of the car is pitting. The interior features its original leather seats which still present nicely. Under the hood lies the original 195-cubic-inch four-cylinder engine. Regarded as one of the cars that led to the muscle cars we see today and in its original form, this Tempest is a great opportunity to buy an industry leading automobile and restore it back to its former glory.