1965 Tempest Custom

[60sStuff]

I was inspired to do this thread after seeing a few Chevrolet 6 cylinder cars posted recently.

It’s not a Super Car or Muscle Car, but these low budget family cars seem to be much tougher to find in excellent Unrestored Survivor condition.
This two tone ‘65 Tempest Custom 2 door Sport Coupe had 28K Original miles when it was on auction in late 2020.

Montero Red lower body with Cameo Ivory upper body. I love two tone 60’s cars.
Engine is a 215 Std. with the optional 2 speed automatic (55196 built).
Power Steering.
Power Brakes.
Tinted windshield.
Decor Group.
Mirror Group.
Back up lamps.
AM Radio.
2 Speed Wipers
Rear Window Defogger.
Deluxe seat Belts.
Deluxe Wheel Disc.

This two tone Red interior is really cool.

[John Brown]

What do I like the most about this Tempest? The rear window defoger. I had one on my 69 Catalina, and it was the best, most overlooked, option every up north car needed.

[gtomike1967]

Very cool!

[olredalert]

----Such a beautiful interior!....Bill S

[1967 4K]

In the mid 60’s Pontiac cars had great looking interiors. My brother had a dark blue 65 GTO with a white bucket seat n console 4 speed. Nice car.

[60sStuff]

I’m not sure of the reason, but every ‘65 Tempest Series car that is built with a 6 cylinder engine did not come with a Fan Guard.

All V8 engines (326, 389) have the Guard.

All the ‘65 core/radiator supports have 4 square holes to accommodate 4 cage nuts to secure the Fan Guard as shown on 2 GTO’s.
The supports on the 6 cylinder Tempest have never had the cage nuts installed.