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1966 Pontiac Tempest

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 19, 2025.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Pontiac LeMans and Tempest
Generation
LeMans and Tempest (1961 to 1981)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
235696P623813
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 100 comparable sales, 33% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$20,000 to $40,000
Median$30,125
Sales behind it100Likely

From 100 sales of the Pontiac LeMans and Tempest (1961 to 1981) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,000 and $40,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Pontiac TempestMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$56,000
1966 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2025$5,900
1966 Pontiac Lemans HardtopMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$40,000
1966 Pontiac Lemans HardtopMecum, April 3, 2025MecumApril 3, 2025$31,000
1966 Pontiac Tempest Custom Hardtop SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$8,100
Tri-Power-Equipped 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 25, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2026$40,000
1965 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 9, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 9, 2026$18,250
Tri-Power-Equipped 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2026$40,000