GTO Tribute Potential: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Project

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If you’ve been watching the market for mid-1960s Pontiacs, you already know how quickly clean, affordable project cars are disappearing. This 1967 Pontiac LeMans currently listed in Kingston offers an increasingly rare chance to pick up a solid foundation without paying GTO money, making it an appealing winter project for the right buyer. You can see it listed here on craigslist, thanks for the tip, Curvette!

According to the seller, this LeMans is described as a solid southern car that has been stored under cover, an important detail for anyone concerned about major structural issues. The body is said to be straight, with the front nose noted as being in very good shape. All of the glass is reportedly intact, including the windshield, and the trunk area is described as good, which are often problem areas on cars of this era.

Power originally comes from a 326 cubic-inch V8 backed by an automatic transmission. At the moment, the car does not run. The seller explains that the engine was partially disassembled by a previous owner for inspection, but most of the major components—such as the starter, alternator, and power steering pump—are still present. That means this is a true project, but not necessarily a lost cause, especially for someone comfortable reassembling or replacing an engine.

Inside, the LeMans is currently fitted with front bucket seats and a rear seat from a 1970 GTO, giving it a more performance-oriented feel than a standard LeMans interior. The seller does disclose rust in the driver’s front floor area and under the vinyl roof, which is fairly typical for these cars and something buyers should factor into their plans. The rest of the car is positioned as a solid starting point rather than a full-scale rust repair job.

The seller also points out what many Pontiac fans already know: 1966 and 1967 LeMans and Tempest models are becoming harder to find, especially at this price point. Because of their shared body lines with the GTO, they’ve long been popular candidates for tasteful tributes or resto-mod builds. In fact, the seller notes this LeMans would make a good GTO tribute and even mentions having additional Pontiac parts available, including a console with a His & Hers shifter and alternate seats, available separately.

With a clean title in the seller’s name and an asking price of $4,950, this LeMans represents a relatively accessible entry into the classic Pontiac world. For buyers willing to put in the work, it could be the start of something far more interesting than its current condition suggests.

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Comments

  1. Steve R

    It appears to be rougher than the seller suggests, the visible rust is pretty advanced, if the trunk is really rust free, why not take 30 seconds to remove the rubberized trunk mat, which was designed to trap moisture. The desirable parts, which can be bought separately, likely won’t be inexpensive. The engine accessories which have been removed aren’t particularly valuable, it’s the brackets that get expensive to track down.

    Whether it’s for a clone or something else. If I could afford it, I’d keep looking for a better foundation with less rust, you’d save time and money in the long run.

    Steve R

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