Photo: eBay seller don-jenni
The 1962 model year witnessed several big changes in the Pontiac family, and the debut of the Tempest Custom LeMans option was one of the most notable.
The LeMans was almost an instant hit, and Pontiac sold 39,662 coupes and 15,599 convertibles. Customers loved the upgrades it offered, including the front bucket seats, so the LeMans was gaining more traction, being promoted to a sub-series a year later.
eBay seller don-jenni claims their Tempest LeMans is still a solid restoration candidate, despite spending the last 20 years sitting in a field. You can tell this is true, as the vehicle has had better days, and its only option now is a complete overhaul.
The surprising news is that the vehicle suffers from minimum corrosion problems, as the rust is only in the usual places, and even there, it has only produced minor damage.
The owner says the doors open and close, the body has no major structural issues, and the chassis is still solid. The buyer will get lots of trim, a complete interior, all glass, and many extra parts that would help with the restoration process.
The photos speak for themselves and also show obvious mechanical issues, including the lack of an engine and transmission. The car was born with a four-cylinder engine under the hood, and this was Pontiac's first engine with four cylinders. It was an experiment that worked like a charm, giving birth to a model whose sales later skyrocketed. In 1963, the LeMans was so popular that it accounted for almost half of all Pontiac sales in this space.
The owner is realistic and admits that their project suffers from obvious issues, revealing that the car is "musty smelling from sitting in the field for 20 years." This means that in addition to a complete restoration, the buyer will also have to thoroughly clean this LeMans before even kicking off the overhaul.
As anyone can imagine, a vehicle in this condition can't sell for a small fortune, especially because it no longer has the original engine. I'd say this is the more significant problem on this LeMans and is even more concerning than the body issues and the other missing parts. The original four-cylinder unit would have made this LeMans a sort of time capsule, so maybe the buyer will find the correct engine to return the car to its former glory.
Meanwhile, the owner believes that $2,750 is a fair price, though they also enabled the Make Offer option on eBay to leave the door open to further negotiations. The car is parked in Casselberry, Florida, and you'll obviously need transportation to get the LeMans and the extra parts to your garage.
eBay seller don-jenni claims their Tempest LeMans is still a solid restoration candidate, despite spending the last 20 years sitting in a field. You can tell this is true, as the vehicle has had better days, and its only option now is a complete overhaul.
The surprising news is that the vehicle suffers from minimum corrosion problems, as the rust is only in the usual places, and even there, it has only produced minor damage.
The owner says the doors open and close, the body has no major structural issues, and the chassis is still solid. The buyer will get lots of trim, a complete interior, all glass, and many extra parts that would help with the restoration process.
The photos speak for themselves and also show obvious mechanical issues, including the lack of an engine and transmission. The car was born with a four-cylinder engine under the hood, and this was Pontiac's first engine with four cylinders. It was an experiment that worked like a charm, giving birth to a model whose sales later skyrocketed. In 1963, the LeMans was so popular that it accounted for almost half of all Pontiac sales in this space.
The owner is realistic and admits that their project suffers from obvious issues, revealing that the car is "musty smelling from sitting in the field for 20 years." This means that in addition to a complete restoration, the buyer will also have to thoroughly clean this LeMans before even kicking off the overhaul.
As anyone can imagine, a vehicle in this condition can't sell for a small fortune, especially because it no longer has the original engine. I'd say this is the more significant problem on this LeMans and is even more concerning than the body issues and the other missing parts. The original four-cylinder unit would have made this LeMans a sort of time capsule, so maybe the buyer will find the correct engine to return the car to its former glory.
Meanwhile, the owner believes that $2,750 is a fair price, though they also enabled the Make Offer option on eBay to leave the door open to further negotiations. The car is parked in Casselberry, Florida, and you'll obviously need transportation to get the LeMans and the extra parts to your garage.
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