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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.
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1965 GTO Unrestored Survivor 389 / 335 4 BBL. 1966 GTO Unrestored Survivor 389 / 360 Tri-Power Early (63-66) Schwinn Stingrays, all Unrestored Survivors |
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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.
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Very cool!
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----Such a beautiful interior!....Bill S
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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.
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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.
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Maybe something to do with the design of the 6 cylinder radiator upper tank. Looks like it would have required it's own style fan guard with the cap opening more toward the center.
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When you see the production numbers of the 215 six cylinder, it makes you wonder, as there were MANY. Duh, I know, the six cylinder only has 4 small blades on the fan. 🙄
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