1964 Pontiac Tempest 455 V8 High Performance Muscle Car

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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
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The background music track is Whiskey on the Mississippi by Kevin MacLeod. Available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. Download link:music.incompete...
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

[@youngonce44]

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

[@barclaybenjamin6322]

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!

[@barcrrt850]

Flies2FLL Ask your wife.

[@bisquik3006]

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

[@martentrudeau6948]

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

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it!

[@RamblinAround]

The simplicity is what I like about this one, but everyone has different taste I guess. 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.

[@CaliforniaLaurie]

RamblinAround a 421 mill was there in 63

[@supercuda1950]

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.

[@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]

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

[@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]

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!

[@garypaul1033]

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.

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

[@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]

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

[@JOHNINCOLUMBUS]

One of my sisters had a 1962 Pontiac Tempest my father bought for her. It was blue, and I believe independent rear suspension, no power, but it got her where she needed to go.

[@gene978]

Are you SERIOUS?! My mouth is still wide open catching flies. Holy shit Jeff what a beauty why is he giving this away? I thought for sure the price would be double that. It's very rare and the right everything. Well, black would be nice but white is cool. OMG Jeff get it for me and well be friends for life ;)))

[@jimclarke1108]

Perfect daily driver

[@RamblinAround]

I agree completely, this thing is just plain cool.

[@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!

[@ToxikInfektion26]

man all the pontiacs from these years had very similar hoods and front grills n lights.. nice car thanks for putting up these underrated cars out!

[@knikula]

I love these old sleepers...I like the stock gauges in these cars

[@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]

I agree, it's cool that it's a bit of a sleeper. Thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

I agree, I like this one a lot

[@CoffeeKvetch]

Just makes you wanna jump right in and go for a ride! Looooove this lil beauty!!

[@borromeo50]

makes me so sad most of these Tempests end up being turned into so-called "restomods" or worse, cloned into bogus GTOs that i «really» don't care about the few little mods this rare gem has on it... Thanks and i do enjoy your videos a lot!!

[@805ROADKING]

Another great lookin' sleeper!! That was always one of my favorite year GTO's!!☺

[@stevenbishop1466]

805ROADKING it's the tempest 1965 was the first year for the GTO badge and 65 was the best looking year, the back end on a 65 is the most sexiest car that was made back than.

[@robertkienzle6635]

My first car!!

[@canibusnj]

Yep, that's the one. Hopefully you can do a video on it this week. Thanks Jeff!!!!

[@SILVERHORSE347]

I dig the Look stock and haul ass cars.

[@rongendron8705]

This must have been a Tempest custom because I had a 1964 Tempest (basic) for 16 years, '66 to '82, that didn't have any of these features. It got vandalized & I had to junk it. I still miss it to this day!

[@robertnetzler7737]

Love this car.

[@tezaintright]

That is a beautiful car, and very familiar one,...my neighbor has a 64 Tempest he bought from a cousin, white, all original with the factory straight six..we recently dropped a built 468 in it with a big cam, and its definitely a fun car to drive and ride in lol. Love those classic muscle cars, great video!

[@chrisscovitch7237]

THE 389 WAS GREAT IN THE DAY. THEN, WHEN THEY BROUGHT OU THE 400 AND 455 ENGINES. IT CHANGED THE WHOLE DYNAMICS. PROGRESS AT WORK.

[@RamblinAround]

If you're talking about the red one with the black vinyl top....then yeah, I'll check it out next time.

[@michaeladamcaira9174]

Real sweet

Great video, Nice Pontiac. Jeff you can hear the cam with that lumpy idle. I'm sure it makes plenty of power. Jeff the only thing I don't like is the auto trans, you know I like a stick. Even so ,it must be a blast to drive. Take care.

[@RamblinAround]

It does sound nice. Thanks for watching.

[@claytongillaspy8796]

I'll bet this Pontiac runs easy low 12,s maybye high 11's and no nitrious just pure Pontiac power! Love pontiacs they kick ass on chevys and mopar and ford

[@Olblue4x4]

This is my neighbors car. He has been ALL pontiac for the last 50 years. I have drove this car to many shows and it always gets the trophys. Some other cars he has is a 69 Trans Am he bought new, 74 GTO, 63 LeMans Race Car, 65 GTO Race Car, 63 Tempest w/ a 4cyl. 4BBL, he just sold a white 64 GTO. He is alway buying, selling and trading.

[@RamblinAround]

I'm trying to fire the cars up more often now. It won't happen all the time, but I will do it whenever I'm able. Thanks for watching!

[@JOHNINCOLUMBUS]

From Wikipedia: Despite sharing some of the Oldsmobile's sheet metal, the original Tempest featured an innovative drivetrain - a rear-mounted transaxle[2] coupled to a torque shaft arcing in a 3 in (76 mm) downward bow within a longitudinal tunnel - coupling the forward engine and rear transmission into one unit and eliminating vibration

[@BIGRED1921]

Awesome car...needs to be driven like it's stolen.

[@BobbyTucker]

This sounds very healthy but there's a couple more of Pontiac's engines I'd like to see here if possible. 1. The 421 Royal BobCat. 2. The 1969 428 Pontiac, I'm not sure of the code (I can't remember it really), it had 2 1/2 in. Exhaust pipes from the factory. I had a 1969 Pontiac Bonneville Brougham, 2 Dr. complete with factory fender skirts too. Wish I would have kept it. Really enjoyed your video, it brought back some great memories from the 50s and 60s. Thank's for sharing.

[@RamblinAround]

I'll try to film that Camaro the next time I'm over there.

[@24Vam]

alright thank you very much keep up the great work.

[@user-qb3yg2rp6j]

I had one of Pontiac tempest 326 3 speed white ast

[@POBulkhead]

Perfect beautiful car. I could never afford one so I had to buy the new hottest Camaro. Handles better, best sound system and air conditioned. 2021

[@crazyjoe1148]

1964 pontiac tempest with a 455 cubic inch motor . nice car .

[@RamblinAround]

Yep, that one is really healthy. Thanks for watching!

[@theman9907]

RamblinAround Aannnddddd I like how you sing such lol

[@kendric1971]

Love it....SUPER SLEEPER...

[@ddm220]

sounds great !

[@voodoochild661]

love the cam

[@papachuck63]

still a very cool sleeper!

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, if it weren't for the badges, you wouldn't expect it to be packing that much power.

[@NogueiraRJ77]

really really muscle car!

[@danielcastillo1225]

Awesome car, topnotch

[@NogueiraRJ77]

I love 455

[@carlhargrove9574]

really clean Pontiac,nice .

[@FRDMLIBERTY]

Excellent vid.:)

[@777marylou]

Cleeeeaaan

[@canibusnj]

Hey Jeff, since Gateway doesn't have that 63 Impala, can you do a video on that MEAN red 69 Impala that they have with those engine upgrades?

[@canoebelue]

I never cared much for the steel wheels and small caps. I had a 62 409 Biscayne that came with those. I swapped them out for Hurst mags. God it was sharp!

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, definite misprint on that.

[@24Vam]

Could you look at that black camaro right next to this beast? I would Like to see it :)

[@robflores123]

Could be possible turning on the lights for the instrument cluster for a new presentation ? thks.

[@videoshares]

love the interior and the engine, and i bet its a nice drive, but the exterior is a bit plane jane simple, not as distintive as the pontiac GTO

[@hymlog]

...BEAUTIFUL CAR ...UNTIL YOU GOT TO THE .10-CENT STICKER!

[@tjfreak]

Do you get desensitized being around all the nice cars ? is it just ho hum after a while..The too much of a good thing,thing ?

[@vabch82]

Trying to understand why they didn’t go with a TH400🤔

[@davidkiehlmeier822]

Had the convertible ...63 Damn

[@ALtheDoctorWho]

I am not a Pontiac man But what was the largest motor they put in those cars? thats a Hell of a car Thanks for posting. c];-D

[@1aikane]

How do they drive and ride?

[@darthslater6077]

The would be pergfect if it was Candy Apple RED!! But white!!?? BLECK!!

[@bobolson626]

and check that mirror?

[@papachuck63]

Demon carb?

[@mercmarc]

A muncie 4 speed would make it perfect.

[@Durbintwist-wu4oc]

I Rather have the Z28, Now that's Bad Azz,,

[@chrisscovitch7237]

EVER THOUGHT A BIG ENGINE LIKE THAT COULD USE A 2-4BBL SET-UP OR TWIN TURBOS. DON'T DENY IT.

[@jonnyalfaro2645]

Where is the transmission located on the car

[@789pokey]

'64's were normal, the '63's had the rear trans.

[@Machi74005]

Never new a 455 could be had in these things this early on. My parents had a 64 with 326/4speed.

[@SquillyMon]

I don't think it could have been had actually...I think that was the point?

[@BobbyTucker]

I had a 64 GTO with a 389 tri-pwr, and a 4spd. Bought it new, put out 348 h/p. the 421 was also available that year too.

[@adrianpeterson9668]

Machi74005 the 455 was added they didn't come out until 1970

[@789pokey]

@@BobbyTucker, the 421 was never stock in a GOAT.

[@nathankizanan]

Love it! Anyone know where to find parts for a 63' Tempest ? Help would be much appreciated ! :)

[@Kurtonebay]

Check ebay

[@davidkiehlmeier822]

Had a 63 ....shit