Pontiac L6 SOHC

[wings&wheels]

went for a long lose the hangover hike this morning and came across an old wrecked and burnt car in the woods. This belt driven SOHC straight 6 was sitting about where the driver's seat should be. Thought it was interesting, an old OHC engine but not one that i recognized, so I took a pic and did some research when I got home. Apparently the car may be an early Tempest and this was one of the engines choices. Learned something new.

 

[LTVibe]

Years ago, there was a brief discussion of that engine here at BITOG. XS650 posted a pic of Hot Rod magazine featuring the engine on the front cover: Automotive Picture of the Day - July 31, 2008

 

[Lead Shoes]

I love finding random old cars in the woods and looking at them

 

[NHGUY]

That was based on a straight 6 Chevrolet,the idea of the OHC head was John DeLorean's,he wanted a "European" type engine for their base powerplant.I guess it had timing belt problems once the miles added on.It was an expensive engine,and the beancounters werent happy with it,especially as a base engine.Tempests and Firebirds used it as standard equipment with "Sprint" options of 4 barrel carbs and hotter cams.Once again,DeLorean proved himself as a visionary.As thanks,he was made head of Chevrolet and handed Vega as his next "baby".Such was the politics of GM then,and today....

 

[civic09]

If you like that, you should check out "CARS IN BARNS" it is very interesting, and has classics out in fields, pole barns and all over adam