So claims the seller, who suggests that in the case of this 1968 Pontiac LeMans convertible “maybe there is a good home for it out there lol and someone who wants to own a classic muscle car.” So, is this LeMans a classic muscle car, or is it somewhat more along the realm of “lol” as he suggests? Let’s examine this Westford, Vermont drop top and make a decision. It’s available, here on Facebook Marketplace for $4,500. Credit goes to Bruce M. for this discovery.

In nice shape, this first year of Pontiac’s third-generation (’68-’72) A-body contribution can bring some decent marketplace coin – a convertible in particular. The muscle car berth was occupied by the GTO but a nicely optioned LeMans or Tempest could be made to scoot. And that was the case with all of GM’s A-bodies in ’68 be it a Chevrolet Chevelle-Malibu-SS396, Oldsmosbile F85-Cutlass-442, or a Buick Special-Skylark-GS. Regardless, GM had it all going on with these third-generation mid-sizers, they are some of the most popular collectible cars in existence today.

Back to our subject, it’s a bit beat up – rust, dents, primer, it has all of the usual old car suspects conspiring here. The images are confusing as some show this Poncho with a fabric top and in other instances, it’s missing – there seems to be a lot of inconsistencies with this car’s outward appearance. It shows as mostly intact but I would have concerns about the great unseen such as the floors and frame – especially if it has been galavanting around in topless mode.

Let’s drill in on that muscle car claim. This LeMans is powered by a 265 gross HP, 350 CI V8 engine attached to a two-speed Super Turbine 300 automatic transmission – not exactly the stuff of muscle car dreams. The seller mentions the inclusion of a twelve-bolt axle but I have a tough time imagining that there would be a heavy-duty Chevrolet assembly under this pedestrian-powered Tin Indian. It’s no biggie – maybe the drum-to-drum assembly was swapped, or… whatever. Anyway, we’re told, “Some electrical and bodywork and it’s not far from running.”

As for the interior, it’s a standard Pontiac Morrokide vinyl affair finished in red. The bucket seats and center console are a nice inclusion and from what can be seen, the environment appears to be in fair shape. I guess that missing roof matter either hasn’t been an issue – perhaps this convertible has been tarped or maybe stored inside.

The seller suggests, “Winter is coming and I’d rather see it get love than sit another year so winter clearance sale…Don’t have to sell it but other projects need to be done before I finish this one and I’d rather see it finished than just sit here.” Well, this LeMans isn’t, from my perspective, close to being finished – it really looks like not much has been started. This is one of those models that should be saved and this example seems like a reasonable restoration candidate. Back to that muscle car claim; nope, not in my book, not the way that it’s currently configured. But a cruiser? You bet! This Pontiac would nicely fit that bill but it has quite a ways to go, wouldn’t you agree?