I need a 6 cylinder motor and transmission 

try Franks Pontiac Parts.com

To be clear, I believe you are looking for the Pontiac 215 inline six, and NOT the OHC 6 that came along later in 1967. The 215 was a two year only engine - for 1964 and 1965. This motor was an adaptation of the Chevrolet 194 inline six.

Any era-correct Pontiac bolt pattern transmission would apply, the 2-speed automatic Powerglide, the 3-speed TH350 or a 4-speed manual. I suspect getting a Pontiac correct transmission will be a heeluva lot easier than getting a 215 motor. The 215 is essentially a forgotten motor by most people today since the 326 and 389 were so prevalent in Tempest/Lemans/GTOs of the day and are still considered desirable.

You will definitely need to comb junkyards and online sites like Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, etc. for one. We have a thread with a listing of a large number of classic car junkyards you can try contacting. I agree that starting with Frank's Pontiac parts is a great starting place but there are no guarantees. Desert Valley Auto Parts is another. They may have pieces and parts you need too.

Other period correct motors for this car would be a Pontiac 326 V8. These motors are much easier to find and cheaper to rebuild than the 215.

Edited May 8, 20251 yr by Frosty

3 hours ago, Frosty said:

To be clear, I believe you are looking for the Pontiac 215 inline six, and NOT the OHC 6 that came along later in 1967. The 215 was a two year only engine - for 1964 and 1965. This motor was an adaptation of the Chevrolet 194 inline six.

Any era-correct Pontiac bolt pattern transmission would apply, the 2-speed automatic Powerglide, the 3-speed TH350 or a 4-speed manual. I suspect getting a Pontiac correct transmission will be a heeluva lot easier than getting a 215 motor. The 215 is essentially a forgotten motor by most people today since the 326 and 389 were so prevalent in Tempest/Lemans/GTOs of the day and are still considered desirable.

You will definitely need to comb junkyards and online sites like Marketplace, eBay, Craigslist, etc. for one. We have a thread with a listing of a large number of classic car junkyards you can try contacting. I agree that starting with Frank's Pontiac parts is a great starting place but there are no guarantees. Desert Valley Auto Parts is another. They may have pieces and parts you need too.

Other period correct motors for this car would be a Pontiac 326 V8. These motors are much easier to find and cheaper to rebuild than the 215.

that look soooo like a 202 holden engine !!!

22 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

that look soooo like a 202 holden engine !!!

I had the exact same thought. If you painted it red, you'd never pick it. I love how all the serviceable bits are in full view and easily reached...including the distributor.