The LeMans Sport was introduced in 1970 with some of the GTO’s features, such as Strato bucket seats. Perhaps Pontiac’s goal was to take some of the heat off the latter car, which had been hit hard by the insurance companies. The LeMans Sport had a three-year run after which the focus shifted to the Luxury LeMans model. The seller’s 1970 edition has ample rust and looks like it may have spent time near a swamp. We doubt it will run, and it will need a serious makeover to be a contender again. Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, this weathered Pontiac is available here on eBay. $680 is the current bid with an unmet reserve, or you can cut to the chase with $5,000.
Ample power was at the LeMans Sport’s disposal, starting with a 350 cubic inch V8. You could opt for more cubes and horses so the Sport could take on some of the characteristics of the GTO without necessarily alerting the insurance gods. Besides the aforementioned bucket seats, you could get a console with a floor shifter and more interior bling than on the regular LeMans. The Sport was restricted mostly to 2-door hardtops and convertibles, with the former seeing nearly 60,000 assemblies in 1970.
We don’t know the story of this Pontiac, but it may have been put out to pasture when the odometer turned just 44,000 miles. We assume that’s accurate, but it could be on its second time around. The Verdoro Green paint is said to be original, as is the interior. There is a lot of rust that’s visible, such as below the back window and even in the engine compartment. So, we’d be equally concerned about the corrosion you will only find up on a lift or after you start digging into the project.
At the Buy It Now price, this would be an expensive parts car with many of the pieces suspect. So, if you decide to take this one home, you’d better be prepared for a detailed restoration and have the bank book to support it. Even the dash pad is severely cracked and about to fall apart, suggesting this LeMans has been exposed to the elements for a lengthy period.
A/C needs a charge.
I don’t know about this one!!!
It isn’t particularly expensive and has some nice options such as bucket seats, console, disc brakes and AC, but it’s rough. If you live in the area, you go look at it in person, just in case, you don’t find good deals sitting on your hands at home. There are benefits to looking at a lot of cars, it helps train your eyes to quickly see issues you would otherwise miss.
Steve R
Who could argue such wise counsel!? Indeed, a trained eye is valuable!
I’ve certainly seen bustier cars than this one highlighted on BF. The worst seems to be below the back windows. This one has some promise.
I like where you’re going, but I wonder if you mean “rustier”?
Haha. Yeah. Typo. Where do I find a busty car i wonder.
Cost of restoration VASTLY exceeds the value of the car when restored.
I say this all while liking and owning a 1970 Pontiac Lemans Convertible.
Hard Pass!
I have a 1970 Pontiac Lemans Sport with a 1971 headlamp/grille header panel nose. This one has the console and buckets . I would like to have this one but storage is a problem and how many cars car you have . Under carriage pictures would be needed on this one.
Its a couple trunk floor pics that would help determine, to me, if its more a parts car, a rat rod, or a resto.
Its originality, completeness, hardtop, Sport just cry for resto.
Love the 71, 72s,, I hope to own a 72 GTO one day; a custom wagon GTO with PW would be dreamy.
buyer bought it stole it cheap. more than likely destine to be a GTO clone or worse a judge clone
Been in and out of South Carolina several times from the midwest. However, with cost of fuel or transport, this very well could turn into a more expensive project….but do like the car!
Kudos goes to this seller for a well documented presentation, showing all of the important spots, even several with the hood open.
Too bad sellers of cars worth considerably more can’t seem to comprehend the basics of good marketing presentation.
And it is always great to see pictures taken with the camera held sideways.
Seriously,I mean seriously?