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America's Rare FORGOTTEN 4 Cylinder Muscle Car - The 1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest
Although Pontiac met its untimely demise in 2010, it left behind an automotive legacy that continues to endure. From the iconic Pontiac Trans Ams that dominated pop culture to the Pontiac GTO, often credited with starting the muscle car era, Pontiac's legendary models are still celebrated and enjoyed by enthusiasts worldwide.
However, back in 1961, before the GTO and the Firebird, Pontiac was working on what could have been the most fascinating car to come out of Detroit in the 1960s. This car featured a rear-mounted transaxle, fully independent rear suspension, near-perfect 50/50 weight distribution, and a choice of a V8 or 4-cylinder engine. Such a car would have caused a sensation in the automotive world. Remarkably, this wasn't just a concept car pipe dream; Pontiac actually built it. This innovative car was the 1961-1963 Pontiac Tempest.
So let's get into the history of the 1961 to 1963 Pontiac Tempest.
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-io8hk5vl1o
    @user-io8hk5vl1o 4 години тому

    عن أبي يسار عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال : " مَن قال : استغفر الله الذي لا إله إلا هو الحيَّ القيومَ وأتوب إليه , غفر له وإن كان فر من الزحف " . رواه الترمذي وأبو داود وصححه الألباني .

  • @jward9637
    @jward9637 5 годин тому

    It was a race car. It wouldn't run on pump gas.

  • @wimpybob666
    @wimpybob666 11 годин тому

    The car that doesn't belong on the list is the Gremlin. I owned one. It had a straight 6 cylinder Chevy engine. That was a fast driving car. The look is like a hightop tennis shoe. It can be said that many of today's cars look much like the Gremlin, with no back end.

  • @sliderdriver1
    @sliderdriver1 12 годин тому

    That suburu is just a copy of the datsun 160j

  • @user-du2sk7pc9e
    @user-du2sk7pc9e 12 годин тому

    The Pacer.

  • @peterkramar6555
    @peterkramar6555 13 годин тому

    BUICK Rivierra .........So COOOOOOOL ! Ultimate chick magnet. Built in auto feminist repellent !!!!!!!!!!

  • @rodpanhard
    @rodpanhard 15 годин тому

    None of these cars look that ugly to me, I far prefer these to the bland wind tunnel designed Euroboxes you get nowadays where you have to wait until you see the badge to tell what it is.

  • @blackholeentry3489
    @blackholeentry3489 16 годин тому

    I've driven Pontiacs ever since 1963 and currently own and drive an 88 Fiero...V6 5 speed. Way back in the mid 60's, I drove an ultra rare 54 Kaiser two door sedan...only 50 made. With a lot of work (Relocating the steering box) I installed a '58 Pontiac 370 and drove that car on many long road trips all over the western USA....and, it's performance surprised many. BHE

  • @M5guitar1
    @M5guitar1 17 годин тому

    I love those cars!!!

  • @drichi07
    @drichi07 20 годин тому

    The 3/4 inch "shaft" instead of a normal drive shaft with u-joints has a tendency to snap in half. Tended to discourage owner. I remember my father's 63 having that happen way out in the boondocks. Was great fun waiting for Pontiac to get another solid shaft on bushing to replace it. He had to buy a second car to use during that time. Delorian designed. It figures

  • @lalatubby4836
    @lalatubby4836 20 годин тому

    subbed 😁😁👍👍

  • @ScottRagland
    @ScottRagland 21 годину тому

    why so ugly? ...because its faf digital, likely AI created, clickbait?

  • @BrianAdriance
    @BrianAdriance 22 години тому

    I disagree these whipps look cool

  • @MikeHoho-cz5pu
    @MikeHoho-cz5pu 22 години тому

    My friend had a 1969 GTO. Only 350 engine. 350 trans. 3 speed. Only car that beat the goat. Was another GTO. Was 1970 400 4 speed. All others left in the dust.what a great car. Love GTO's

  • @mrweeby1961
    @mrweeby1961 День тому

    Back then I didn't care for them but now I'd gladly take a Gremlin and Pacer. I have a 360 and 401 engine that would go nicely in them.

  • @printzapper
    @printzapper День тому

    You insult every person born during the seventies, or earlier, just read the intro you wrote. What a twerp (term from the seventies).

  • @krugerdunning5656
    @krugerdunning5656 День тому

    Stupid AI bot.

  • @390rambler
    @390rambler День тому

    Another BOGUS AI channel with a bot that can't pronounce words and a script that was written by people who can't speak a word of English. BAN AI CHANNELS FROM UA-cam

  • @joyontochaudhury5351
    @joyontochaudhury5351 День тому

    Love the disparaging wit!!

  • @user-zx5fo5xx3o
    @user-zx5fo5xx3o День тому

    1/3 of a car, cars were huge back then

  • @duanecarr6712
    @duanecarr6712 День тому

    This kind of effort and product is why the UK is done. Just gave up they did

  • @poortouringhotwiregarage5617

    Take a drink of your beer every time he says "L88"

  • @rawlinswills5700
    @rawlinswills5700 День тому

    Its in style now lol

  • @user-wf7pe3zb8q
    @user-wf7pe3zb8q День тому

    Yep. This video is quite accurate. Some of the shittiest cars ever made...

  • @rthehusband8572
    @rthehusband8572 День тому

    The sarcasm and bluntness are highly admirable and appreciated. Love it.

  • @johnhauser4589
    @johnhauser4589 День тому

    This was funny

  • @mikethompson6326
    @mikethompson6326 День тому

    Had a 1977 Dodge Aspen. T-bar roof high bucket leather seats automatic . Had the the super slant 6cyl engine. Good reliable cruising car.miss it.

  • @mihaitatar2796
    @mihaitatar2796 2 дні тому

    I don't agree with : 1 Riviera 1970 > it was a very beautiful car 2 Thunderbird 1970 was one of the most beautiful cars ever built in America 3 same thing for the Continental Mark IV 4 Mustang II wasn't a beauty, but it was neither ugly 5 same thing for the Princess 6 japanese cars shown here were not at all very ugly > quite contrary for the Datsun 240 / 260. The automobiles of the 1970's were a lot more beautiful than today's cars. Personal taste, personal opinion.

  • @jonhcheffo2809
    @jonhcheffo2809 2 дні тому

    69 440 6pach super Bee 11.9 sec A Irwindale drag strip in 1969 with automatic and electronic ignition ! Beats them all out of the showroom!!😮