58L-Y8 Posted April 27, 2023 Share Posted April 27, 2023 (edited) For Sale: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans 4x4x4 - $7,500 - Norton, OH - Still Available, Major Price Reduction to $5,000: 6-11-2023: See New Link Below: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans 4x4x4 - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: I am selling my 1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans sports coupe 4x4x4. The 4x4x4 means 4-cylinder, 4 speed, 4-barrel carburetor. It moves and looks pretty good for being 61 years old. The red interior is in great shape, but the front seats need recovered. This car has half of the 389 V8. The combination of the 4 cyl. and 4-barrel carb with the 4-speed manual is pretty rare. The miles show 52K miles, but I cannot verify that. I am asking $7,500.00 or best offer. If the posting is still on-line the car is available. Contact: Basil (330) five-7-3-7-7-eight-8 Copy and paste in your email: be1e37a28ffe3e3ea3ad64e5a59163b6@sale.craigslist.org I have no personal interest or stake in the eventual sale of this 1962 Pontiac Tempest Lemans. Edited June 12, 2023 by 58L-Y8 Still Available, Major Price Reduction to $5,000: 6-11-2023: Crossed out the dead CL link. (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I was expecting some wacky 4x4 conversion. Not a bad looking car. I wonder how much get up and go the 4 cyl has? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I'll bet it sells fast. The only possible downside is the 4 banger but If I had a spot in the garage and more cash I would want it. Price seems reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Shifter Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 How much horsepower does a 1963 Pontiac Tempest 4x4x4 have? Originally, the Tempest four-cylinder engine made 115 horsepower. With a high compression ratio and a four barrel carburetor, hp was up to 166 horsepower (10.25 compression ratio) by 1963. An available option was an aluminum 215 cid V-8, as were cast iron V-8s of 326 or 389 cid. More info, if you want to put up with the ads: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1961-63-pontiac-trophy-4 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbking Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 I had one decades ago with the automatic transmission (if it had a 4-speed, I would still have it!). A previous owner must have thought the car was a racer, as when I got it, the engine came with the rare Super Duty Carter AFB which was entirely too large for the street. The car was doggy at lower speeds. The original carb was less than 400 CFM, the SD was 625 CFM. Switching to the correct size 4-barrel really woke up the car, and for a dogmatic, it was pretty peppy! Just couldn't like the dogmatic transmission, and sold it. Jon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 A friend of mine owned a '62 Tempest back in the early '70's. It had the 4 cyl. with 3 speed manual and was quite peppy. My understanding is the 4cyl. was 1/2 of a 389 V8. Was a fun car to drive although the shifter had slop in it and didn't feel precise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif in Calif Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 A wonderful example of early 60's creative engineering! Not just the engine but the transaxle and the connecting "Rope Drive", all wrapped in a nicely styled package. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted April 28, 2023 Share Posted April 28, 2023 Yes, a novel approach to make an economy car that still had some go from what I am reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Still Available, Major Price Reduction to $5,000: 6-11-2023: 1962 Pontiac Tempest/Lemans 4x4x4 - cars & trucks - by owner -... (craigslist.org) Seller's Description: 1962 Pontiac Tempest/Lemans sports coupe 4x4x4. The 4x4x4 means 4 cylinder, 4 speed, 4-barrel carburetor. It Runs and looks pretty good for being 61 years old. The red interior is in great shape but the front seats need recovered. The overall condition of the cars is good. The undercarriage and body have had work done in the past but looks good. The miles show 52K, but I cannot verify that. I am asking $5000.00 or best offer. Contact: Basil (330) five-7-3-7-7-eight-8 Copy and paste in your email: 9283402355793483b1357c1b648b0d63@sale.craigslist.org 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 13, 2023 Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 4/28/2023 at 12:34 AM, Twisted Shifter said: Originally, the Tempest four-cylinder engine made 115 horsepower. With a high compression ratio and a four barrel carburetor, hp was up to 166 horsepower (10.25 compression ratio) by 1963. Wow, those horsepower ratings are more impressive than I would've guessed. Thanks for that info. I'd like to ride in one some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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