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1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans Convertible 4 Cyl And Automatic Transmission on 2040-cars

Year:1962 Mileage:57375
Location:

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Hatfield, Pennsylvania, United States

For Sale is a 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans Convertible 4 Cyl, Automatic with Power Top. This Tempest LeMans has a Trophy Four engine (half the 389 V8) has 115 HP and TempesTorque 2-speed automatic and four wheel independent suspension. With the engine up front and the transmission in the rear GM design the Rope Drive system to make it all play together. Yes, 52 years later this wonderful piece of classic cars history still travels the highways. The car is believed to have less than 60K miles on and drives as a 52 year old car should. The power convertible top was replaced in 2005 and works correctly with a new power top switch added also in 2005.  Tempest; customers who wanted a more deluxe convertible could pay extra for Tempest Le Mans Convertible.

The interior is better than driver quality sporting black bucket seats with no tears, rear seat no tears, nice door panels, very nice dash and AM radio (working), and nice carpeting with rubber floor mates.

The overall body condition is very nice with solid flooring and truck area. There has been some patch work done to the front fenders but two rust free replacement fenders come with the vehicle.

This is a nice cruiser/driver quality car that you can get in and drive and bring up to show quality at your leisure or just keep it maintained as it has been all its life and enjoy it.  These are convertible are RARE and desirable.

Supplied in the purchase are original shop manual, body manual, owners manuals and several piece of great literature in excellent shape.

I also have for sale separate from this sale several parts that I have collected for the Tempest LeMans over the years. The list includes some of the following:

Front park light lens (NOS), front bumper guards (NOS), Die cast fender spears, RARE back up light assy's, rear valance, horn ring assy and emblem, new deluxe floor mats. There are a few other items available so ask and I will let you know.

Now is the time to own a great piece of GM history as these cars were only around for three years.

Clear PA title in hand. Shipping cost are the buyers responsibility but we know cars and will make sure transporters gets it right.

This Tempest is located in PA state 35 miles north of Philadelphia and Clear PA Title is in hand..

Call 215-803-9329 (cell) EST for information, more pictures or to set up an appointment to see and drive this great classic.

Good Luck bidding and I hope you are the winner of this Great Classic Tempest LeMans Convertible

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