PONTIAC · PONTIAC TEMPEST · Cars
PONTIAC TEMPEST Ultra-rare
As of 2025 Q4, 20 PONTIAC TEMPESTs remain registered in the UK — one of the rarest cars in Britain on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Numbers have held broadly steady over recent years rather than falling away — often the mark of a model that owners deliberately preserve. In all, the PONTIAC TEMPEST is rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track, putting it firmly in 2025's endangered class.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Genuinely rare — only 20 left on UK roads.
Rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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About the TEMPEST
The Pontiac Tempest is an automobile that was produced by Pontiac from 1960 to 1970, and again from 1987 to 1991. The Tempest was introduced as an entry-level compact in October 1960 at the Paris Auto Show for the 1961 model year. Built on GM's first unibody chassis, its new Y-platform was shared with the Buick Special/Skylark and Oldsmobile F-85/Cutlass. While the Buick and Olds versions used a conventional drivetrain, the Pontiac had a unique, innovative design. The Tempest featured a front-engine/rear-transaxle layout that very nearly resulted in an ideal 50/50 weight distribution, together...
PONTIAC TEMPEST — questions & answers
How many PONTIAC TEMPEST are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 20 PONTIAC TEMPEST were still registered in the UK — 16 licensed and on the road, plus 4 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the PONTIAC TEMPEST rare?
The PONTIAC TEMPEST is genuinely rare, with only 20 left, making it rarer than 74% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the PONTIAC TEMPEST increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of PONTIAC TEMPEST on UK roads held steady.
What fuel do most PONTIAC TEMPEST use?
Most PONTIAC TEMPEST run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the PONTIAC TEMPEST peak?
The PONTIAC TEMPEST peaked at 20 registered in 2021 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.