Pontiac Tempest Le Mans (1967)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 217 photos
  • Video
• Restored vehicle featuring, among other things, extensive bodywork, a restored interior, a Edelbrock carburetor, a rebuilt brake system, and much more.
• Vehicle appraisal from 07/2024 with a grade of 2 available
• Original Owner’s Manual and Owner Protection Plan from 1967 included

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1967
• First registration: USA
• Body style: four-door hardtop sedan
• Engine: 326 cui V8 (5,237 cm³) with 286 PS (210 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic with steering wheel-mounted shifters
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Fabric, blue
• TÜV valid through 04/2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Air conditioning
  • Wood-trimmed steering wheel
  • Dashboard with wood trim
• The following modifications were made:
  • Edelbrock carburetor with open-air air filter
  • Additional gauges under the dashboard
  • New radio in the glove compartment to replace the non-functional original radio

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is white
• Extensive bodywork has been performed: panel beating, welding on the sills, doors, and door sills, rust removal, and complete sealing. Areas that had already been filled in the U.S. were also repaired during this process
• Consequently, the body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
• While in the current owner’s possession, the vehicle sustained side damage, which has been repaired
• There are no known instances of rust-through

Interior

• Blue fabric interior
• The interior is in very good condition with only slight signs of wear due to age; it has been partially restored
• Refurbished with new seats, new carpet, new fabric door panels, and painted interior trim; the trunk is lined with carpet. Approximately €5,000 was invested in the interior
• The equipment functions properly with the following exceptions: The fuel gauge does not display the level accurately; the air conditioning needs to be recharged and inspected; the original radio is defective

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive and registered
• The engine runs flawlessly. It has been fine-tuned and equipped with a new carburetor
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The entire braking system, including four drum brakes, and the brake lines have been replaced; the entire front axle, including the suspension, has been overhauled
• Fuel gauge: The fuel level is not displayed accurately; a new fuel pump has already been installed
• Steering wheel: There is a slight vibration; a new housing for the upper steering column bearing assembly is included
• Rubber seals: A complete set of new seals is included
• No other technical defects are known
• Last service: 04/2025

History

Ownership History

• Since 01/2021: current owner, purchased in Florida (USA), registered in Germany since 05/2021
• According to the seller, there have been 3 owners in total
• Initial registration: USA

Service History

• April 2025: Last service
• No service record book available

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Parts I and II
• Valuation report from Gasteiger Automotive Appraisal Office dated 07/2024, including market analysis
• U.S. bill of sale (Florida) dated 01/2021
• Customs and import documents from 2021
• Folder with invoices
• Original Owner’s Manual from 1967
• Original Owner Protection Plan and New Vehicle Warranty from 1967

Summary

For sale is a 1967 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans, a four-door hardtop sedan in white with a blue cloth interior. The 326-cui V8, producing 286 PS, is paired with an automatic transmission. The vehicle is registered with an H license plate and is TÜV-certified through April 2028. Since being imported from Florida in 2021, the body, brakes, front axle, and interior have been refurbished. The appraisal report from July 2024 gives it a grade of 2. The body and interior are very well maintained. Issues to note include an inaccurate fuel gauge, a slight vibration in the steering wheel, an air conditioning system that needs to be checked, and a defective original radio. The car is ideal for enthusiasts of American classics.