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1963 Pontiac Tempest Drag Car

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 10, 2025.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1963
Make and model
Pontiac LeMans and Tempest
Generation
LeMans and Tempest (1961 to 1981)
Chassis
163S56683
Condition
Fair (4)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, 125% 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
1963 Pontiac LeMans ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$16,500
1963 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, June 27, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 27, 2026$20,000
461-Powered 1963 Pontiac Tempest 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 1, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 1, 2026$51,000
1963 Pontiac Tempest ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$14,000
1963 Pontiac LeMans Convertible 326 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 2, 2025$20,000
1964 Pontiac LeMans HardtopMecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$40,000
1964 PONTIAC LEMANSBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 16, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 16, 2025$27,000
1964 Pontiac Lemans ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2025MecumMay 9, 2025$28,000