[Larry_Rarus]

1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans, 4-cylinder, 1-bbl, 110HP, 3-speed stick, four wheel independent suspension, approximately 80,000 miles. Many, many new parts. Have all receipts and photos of the work. This car looks great and runs great. It needs nothing, simply add gas. I use it as my daily driver three seasons of the year. Photos can be seen here ( http://www.rucenterprises.com/tempest ) When was the last time you saw one of these on the road? Be the first person on your block to have some early '60s style with a nod toward today's cost of gas. It is not a fast car but it certainly is different.

E-mail: prisoner2@cox.net
Mobile phone: 401-474-7936

[PontiacsForLife]

Larry, that's a beautiful car, and the best color combination offered - in my opinion. I'm surprised you're selling it. You've been very involved in these formus, and have helped me out a number of times. Good Luck. I know the new owner will have made a great purchase.

-Adam

[Larry_Rarus]

Summer is almost here. 4-cylinders for $4/gal gas.

[63Banshee]

If it were closer to Texas...

[Larry_Rarus]

All completed during my ownership:
--complete replacement of the brake system (master cylinder, all brakes lines are new custom bent stainless steel, brake hoses, wheel cylinders, shoes)
--complete NOS emergency brake cable replacement (from foot pedal to rear shoes)
--complete replacement of the gas line from tank to fuel pump using custom bent stainless steel tubing
--set of four gas-charged shock absorbers
--five radial tires (includes new spare) equivalent in size to original 1962 tires
--Speedometer (not odometer) rebuilt
--updated engine ignition system to electronic ignition (no points) but maintained stock appearance
--new clutch and pressure plate
--new "ropeshaft" bearings for the driveline
--new crankshaft rear main seal
--new timing chain and gears
--both front fenders replaced with mint condition 100% steel original equipment fenders from a car from South Texas
--new front strut bushings
--recent front-end alignment (May 28)
--new under-hood insulation
--new rear interior package shelf
--new front interior kick panels
--new sun visors
--driver's seat re-sprung
--installed concealed iPod/MP3 sound system (no cutting/hacking of interior)
--State of RI safety inspection sticker good through August, 2009
--comes with three separate original Pontiac factory service manuals.

[Andre]

I am a glutton for punishment. I don't need this car, but after looking at the pictures, I would like to see some more pics- underhood, engine compartment etc.
PS- what is the mpg on this car. It may well be time to put the GTO's away until I can convert them to solar power.
email pics to arayman@aol.com

[Larry_Rarus]

Originally Posted by Andre

I am a glutton for punishment. I don't need this car, but after looking at the pictures, I would like to see some more pics- underhood, engine compartment etc.
PS- what is the mpg on this car. It may well be time to put the GTO's away until I can convert them to solar power.
email pics to arayman@aol.com

It gets between 17-20 mpg in city driving on regular gas (8.6:1 comp. ratio). I never drained an entire tank on the highway so I don't know what the burn rate is for that. I will forward the requested pictures via private message (hopefully by end of day today). By the way, this car would not punish you. I've driven it for almost three years now and it's as reliable as an anvil. It even starts OK in 10-degree New England winter weather. However, that shouldn't be an issue for you based upon your location.

[mechanickeith]

Larry, Highway driving should be no problem to get 24-26 mpg. I have gottem as high as 28 with mine.

Keith

[Andre]

24-26? 28? That is ultra impressive for a car with a carb that was designed with 1962 technology.
I didn't mean the car would punish me, but more the wanting for something that I don't need is my own punishment.

[TIN TIGR]

drive it to cali and ill cash you out and fly ya home..

[Larry_Rarus]

Originally Posted by TIN TIGR

drive it to cali and ill cash you out and fly ya home..

Thanks for the offer but that's more than I'm prepared to do to sell the car.

[TIN TIGR]

i understand..it looks very nice, and i would love to have it..have you ever checked on shipping cost to west coast?..

[triathlonx13]

I agree - I love that car. I wish I had some cash right now - I'd buy it and drive it like it is !!!!!!!!!!!!! Payment plan?!

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[Larry_Rarus]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I may have a prospective buyer. I have not marked it sold in this thread because I do not as yet have money in hand. However, it should be very soon. When that happens I will mark it as such.

The buyer lives a little under one thousand miles from here. He opted to have a carrier service haul it because roundtrip transportion and a motel room or two would've cost a bit more.

[mechanickeith]

Hey Larry, dont want to be nosey, but why are you selling?????????

Keith

[Larry_Rarus]

Originally Posted by mechanickeith

Hey Larry, dont want to be nosey, but why are you selling?????????
Keith

Private message sent.

[Larry_Rarus]

This car has been sold for $4500. Thanks to all who have expressed interest.