V8-Powered 1967 Pontiac Tempest Custom Sport Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would generously pay above-market prices to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection returns with Part 2 offering over 250 cars in September, all without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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As American buyers began to show an increased interest in smaller cars, General Motors responded with several compact models, including the Pontiac Tempest. Introduced for the 1961 model year, the project was overseen by legendary John Z. DeLorean.

For 1967, Pontiac gave the Tempest a mild restyling that included a revised grille, updated trim, and cleaner body lines, helping it share the fresh appearance of its higher-performance siblings, the LeMans and GTO. Despite its budget-minded role, the Tempest offered buyers a comfortable ride, roomy interior, and a range of engine choices. The model was available in several body styles, including two-door coupe, four-door sedan, convertible, and station wagon versions.

This ’67 Tempest Coupe was ordered with a Custom trim package, which included additional trim, additional sound deadening, and upgraded upholstery. The car is finished in white over a blue interior with blue and white vinyl upholstery. It wears OHC6 badges, indicating a factory-fitted 6-cylinder, but it is powered by a V8 that is mated to two-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to the engine, modifications include an aluminum radiator, 15” Cragar wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a CD player.

This 1967 Pontiac Tempest Coupe is represented by a Broad Arrow Specialist and is now offered at no reserve with a clean Alabama title in the current owner's name.

Highlights

• Offered from The Generous Collection

• V8 engine

• Super Turbine 300 (ST-300) 2-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in Cameo Ivory

• Blue interior with blue and white vinyl upholstery

Factory Equipment

• Soft-Ray (tinted) windshield

• OHC6 and Custom badges

• Seat belts

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Date: 11A – Built first week of November 1966

  • Style: 67-23507 – 1967 Tempest 2-door coupe

  • Body: PON 1209 – Pontiac assembly number

  • Trim: 213-A – Blue vinyl

  • Paint: C-C – Cameo Ivory (upper and lower body)

• The chassis number (235077P605458) decodes as:

  • 2 – Pontiac

  • 35 – Tempest Custom

  • 07 – 2-door Sport Coupe

  • 7 – 1967 model year

  • P – Pontiac, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 605458 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• V8 engine

• Aluminum radiator

• 15” Cragar wheels

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

• CD player

Known Imperfections

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection, it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars.

• Rust on body and wheels

• Cracked dashboard

• Worn carpet

• A highly detailed underside scan can be viewed in the gallery.

Ownership History

This 1967 Pontiac Tempest Coupe is offered from The Generous Collection of no-reserve automobiles.

Additional Notes

Motor vehicles older than 35 years (1991) are exempt from Alabama’s titling requirements. In states that issue titles, an Alabama registration converts to a title upon transfer.

A Broad Arrow Representative is working as an agent on behalf of the seller of this vehicle. As such, the purchase transaction will be facilitated by Broad Arrow, including vehicle payment, applicable taxes required to be collected by the seller or Broad Arrow, and title/ownership reassignment. Broad Arrow is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   Email: mlowney@hagerty.com

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide very limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential; however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require extensive additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite, between the hours of 9AM to 6PM local time beginning Monday, September 14 through Wednesday, September 30. No cars can be retrieved prior to September 14, and any lots remaining after September 30 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.