1964 Pontiac Tempest 455 V8 High Performance Muscle Car

I thought you'd like a look at this very clean 1964 Pontiac Tempest. This is a great example of Pontiac muscle that has been frame off restored and modified just enough to make it exciting! It's decked out in white paint with a red vinyl interior and factory steel wheels with correct hubcaps for a classic Pontiac look, but wait until you open up the hood. There you will find a completely rebuilt Pontiac 455 CID V8 complete with roller rockers, HO exhaust manifolds, Edelbrock 4 barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Pontiac Torker II aluminum intake, Mallory Hy Fire electronic ignition, and a 4 core radiator. The transmission is a rebuilt Turbo 350 Automatic with a 2500 stall, and all of this is run through a Ford 9" posi rear end with 3.73 gears. There's plenty of power to spare in this beast! Other options include hub caps, red line radial tires, factory style wheels, power steering, seat belts, bucket seats, and an in dash tachometer. Thanks for taking a look!

Filmed at Gateway Classic Cars near St. Louis, MO

MacLeod's description:

Genre: Blues
Length: 3:15
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 90

With a jumping bass and off-beat syncopation, this is straight from Memphis' Beale Street. The Hammond organ and electric guitar play together as longtime friends, while the melody changes hands from guitar to organ to electric piano. 011
ISRC: US-UAN-11-00709
Bouncy, Grooving 2010

[youngonce]

My first car, when I was 15, was a 1964 Pontiac tempest. I loved the car!

[barclaybenjamin]

This one just breaks my heart!! One of the things I like the most about Pontiacs, is the outside dimensions of all their V8's are the same. 326-455ci. Pretty much a bolt in. Beautiful car!

[RamblinAround]

This really is my type of car too. I like that it has an almost completely stock appearance, but it's packing so much more power.

[RamblinAround]

The simplicity is what I like about this one, but everyone has different taste I guess. Thanks for checking it out!

[supercuda]

I had a similar 64 Tempest. First I added a 3 deuce manifold which ran like crap, especially with the 2 speed Powerslide (powerglide). I finally got a wrecked Pontiac with 421 and 4 sped with tripower. I transplanted it all in the "326" and changed the rear gear (I can't remember the ratio but it was lower than what was in it). I trimmed the dash in vinyl wood grain shelf paper for that luxury look (lol). With bench seat, no console, and steel wheels, this was a rear tire burner. I later put a 4bbl intake and told everyone it was a 326, which I couldn't do with 3 deuces. Everyone knew it was a 389 or 421. Sadly I got rid of the car when it suffered a burnt valve and needed the oil pump replaced. Wish I still had it!. At 17, this was a heck of a ride.

[martentrudeau]

I like it, it has a clean simple look, but has a beast of an engine it.

[bisquik]

It doesn't get much better than that. What a perfect car.

[RamblinAround]

Thanks for stopping by to take a look. I really like this one too.

[RamblinAround]

You're right, you can definitely see the family resemblance between all of them. I really like this car a lot. I like the stock appearance mixed with all that power under the hood. Thanks for checking it out!

[RamblinAround]

The largest motor they ever put in a Tempest from the factory was the the 400 V8. The largest engine that Pontiac ever built was the 455, which is what you see in this car.

[RamblinAround]

Yep, I like this one a lot too. Kind of plain jane on the outside and a beast under the hood. When you look at it, you'd never guess it would have a stall converter and a Ford 9" out back.

[RamblinAround]

I agree completely, this one caught my attention right away. It's built just the way I would've done it too. It looks stock on the outside, but then has all that power under the hood and a 9" in the back. It really is an awesome car. Thanks for checking it out!

[RamblinAround]

I'm glad you like this one. Thanks for checking it out my friend!

[garypaul]

He said at the beginning that this was a bit of a hotrod, which is reflected in the fact that it has the 455 V8, which is fine unless you are a purist (and that is fine too!), and had to have an original 389 which was not even available in the Tempest line but of course was in the GTO for the model year 1964-66, followed by the 400 from 67-69 model years and then came the 455 in 1970 model year. The price seemed about right for the cleanliness if it drove and handled as good as it looks. The painted wheels and lug nut covers do indeed set the car off and give it a clean look---a bit of sleeper look. Clean, clean looking machine. Of course Pontiac did not really have a heavy duty automatic until 1967 model year (Mopar back in 61 model year and Ford in 65 model year) but still a respectable machine.

[MrUltraworld]

I like that someone didn't molest a GTO. This looks fantastic and you don't ruin the value by updating the brakes or installing a T56. With over 500 lb/ft of torque, that 9" rear is a nice touch too.

[RamblinAround]

Oh yeah, I really like this one...sure sounds great too. Thanks for having a look!

[RamblinAround]

This is one of my favorites that I've seen lately. That 455 puts out plenty of power.

[RamblinAround]

Thanks for having a look at it, I appreciate it.

[RamblinAround]

I've really liked this last couple of cars too. I'm really in to these sleepers lately. Thanks for checking it out my friend!

[RamblinAround]

I actually like that it appears very stock, but it has been modified a bit. Obviously, some people would prefer that it be more stock. It's definitely a great car though...I'd say better than new. Thanks for checking it out!