WTB 1966 Tempest Wagon
 

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 1966 Tempest or Tempest Custom Station Wagon . I'm looking for a rust free car but will consider all . Engine or transmission not needed as I will be installing a rebuilt OHC in it. Even a junk yard body that is decent from the firewall back will do. Any leads appreciated. Thanks,Don

Not mine: http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/4520371341.html
Good luck with your search!

The search continues
 

Hi Steve ,Thanks for the lead. Don

Still looking for a 1966 Tempest Wagon
 

I still haven't found a descent one . Any help / leads appreciated . Thanks Don

I'm just curious as to how many 66 wagons you have found thus far, considering there were only about 4000 of them made, if I remember correctly. A friend and I searched for a couple years for a 67 Tempest wagon in decent shape, for a reasonable price. We found maybe a dozen to fifteen across the U.S., in various stages of condition. I am a cheapskate by nature, and passed up (regrettably) on good condition wagons just out of my price range. I also passed on a few wagons that would have required high shipping charges. I finally settled on a 67 Tempest wagon in Kentucky, on eBay, and got into a bidding war. I overpaid, but won the auction. Our family made a road trip of it, and met the seller in West Virginia, where I trailered the wagon home. Once I got it home, I realized, although it would run and drive, it was definitely not road worthy. I never came up with the time or money or enthusiasm to rebuild it. Later, I found another 67 Tempest wagon locally. I bought it for a reasonable price, and brought it home. It needed less work, but I didn't fix it either. I traded away the second wagon, and am down to just the first Tempest wagon. It just sits in my driveway with a tarp over it. I lost interest in the poor thing, and realize I will never find the time or money this rare car deserves.

Good luck with your search for a 66 wagon.

Luke

Still Looking
 

Hi Luke,
Thanks for the message . I have not found the right car yet . Most of the ones I checked on were either totally blown away with rot or converted into "GTO" wagons .There are not too many out there .There is a nice one on EBAY right now that will be ending on Tuesday .

I just looked it up. It's an AC car to boot. It sounds like a good deal for you. Don't forget transportation costs on top of his whatever his reserve is.

The ebay 66 is listed here also: http://cars.trovit.com/index.php/cod...n_type.1/pop.0

The dealer in Oregon is asking $16k for it.

WOW
 

Hi Steve
Thanks for the info .The car looks real good . I don't think it looks 16k and 2k shipping good . The search continues . Thanks Again Don

I don't recall seeing a 66 or 67 wagon sell for much above $12k in excellent condition. But it's worth what someone is willing to pay. Teej from this forum sold an excellent Tempest wagon for much less. I wanted his wagon, but did not have his asking price, so I purchased elsewhere. He later had to lower the asking price for a quicker sale, but I passed it up, as I already had a wagon, and didn't have the extra cash for the purchase of his wagon. You should contact him. He was instrumental in helping to look for a 67 wagon for me. He may still have a list of wagons from our e-mails to each other a few years back.

Are you stuck on a 1966 wagon? 1967 wagons are nearly identical. This would double your search options.

Hi Luke,
I'm stuck on a 66 . I had one in 74 in high school .I spoke with the guy selling the one on EBAY . The car has a couple spots of rust starting to pop and the A/C does not work . His reserve is $14,700 . For that kind of money it ought to be better than perfect . Oh Well

I agree.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ctd/4751135543.html

Not sure if this one was posted or not. looks good in the pics.

Thanks for the lead . It is a nice car that is in need of some work. It has a few rust issues and is missing some of its A/C parts . I spoke with the owner 3 weeks ago and made him a fair offer . I think he is 4-5K overpriced . Who knows ? He might eventually give me a call . Thanks again , Don

Don,, I posted this up a while back. Dont know if he still has it. He wanted 3K for it back then.

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=740178

Hi Keith, Thanks for the lead . I looked back at your original posting and pictures . I will give the guy a call tomorrow and see if it is still available . By the way , my original 66 Tempest wagon was the same color and originally came with a OHC and automatic . It was just a Tempest and not a Custom as this one is . Thanks and I'll let you know what I find out . Don

Keith , I spoke with Gary yesterday . He still has it and is still at 3K .He says the worst part of the car is the LH 1/4 panel . It was previously hit and not repaired correctly .The gap between the LR door and 1/4 is too close . It also needs the correct LH tail light housing . He has a 67 one . Other than that the car sounds good . I'm still thinking about it . Thanks Again Don

If you decide on it, let me know if I can help in any way. Andy seems to be a pretty straight up guy. I bought a 62 LeMans from him a while back. Its been a year but the pictures pretty much show the car.

Thank You