It appears that the person who buys this 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible is not going to need to spend a cent on this classic. This is an original survivor that has remained untouched and unmolested. The owner has decided that the time is right to part with this classic, and with warmer weather just around the corner, it seems that the time is right for someone to park the Pontiac in their garage. It is located in Santa Barbara, California, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has not reached the reserve at $25,100. However, interested parties could choose to hit the BIN button at $32,000. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder rex m for referring the Convertible to us.
This Le Mans has a lot of positive attributes for the potential buyer to consider. It appears that the car has spent its entire life in California, and this goes a long way towards explaining why the classic has managed to remain rust-free. All of the steel is original, with the same claim being made about the Tyrol Blue paint. It holds a beautiful shine, with no evidence of significant scratches or marks. The panels are as straight as an arrow, while the gaps remain tight and consistent. The owner states that while the Pontiac’s underside is not detailed, it is as clean and honest as the rest of the car. The White soft-top looks to be in good order, and I can’t spot any trim or glass issues.
The Convertible’s interior is just as nice as the exterior, with no significant problems to address. The carpet is slightly faded, but with no appreciable wear, it might be worth considering a dye job. If the buyer chooses to replace it, that will not be a major cost or undertaking. A carpet set would cost around $320 and would provide a noticeable lift. The rest of the interior is close to perfect. The seats and other upholstery are in excellent condition, the dash and pad are free from obvious flaws, and there are no cracks in the wheel. The original AM radio is still in the dash, and it works as it should.
We don’t get any decent shots of the engine, but we know that it is a numbers-matching 326ci V8 backed by a 3-speed manual transmission. With 285hp available under the right foot, this is enough to send the 3,580lb Pontiac down the ¼ mile in 15.4 seconds. The good news with the Le Mans continues when we look at its mechanical condition. The owner says that it runs and drives well and that there is a nice burble from the dual exhaust. He also states that the Convertible has a genuine 41,836 miles showing on its odometer. He doesn’t indicate whether he holds evidence to verify this, so that is a question that potential buyers should probably ask.
There is nothing wrong with buying a classic car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed, and that is the opportunity that this 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible would seem to offer. It presents beautifully, and if it is as good as the photos and listing indicate, there should be many years of relaxed classic motoring available for the next lucky owner. Summer is just around the corner, folks. Does that thought make this a tempting proposition for you?
It’s located in Santa Barbara,California.
I find it funny that they show the front plate,but black out
the rear one.
I really wish that they’d crack down on these illegally
out-of-state registered vehicles.Registering a car in Montana,
while being a California resident IS ILLEGAL.I’m surprised
that the State of California isn’t cracking down on these cheaters.
They could make millions off of the fines.
When I lived in California,I paid my CA registration,while
people like this get off with paying something like $39,& no
sales tax.
I always feel that if they’d cheat on this,what else are
they dishonest about?
I agree, it’s ridiculous. I just moved away from California, as many people are, but always kept my two classics and regular cars legit. The classic car registration is cheap, I can’t imagine why they would think it’s worth risking. Probably don’t want to change the title so they can claim single family ownership or something. Exactly as you said, it’s shifty, and brings doubts about what other things aren’t true, like the mileage.
In Arizona, they crack down on it…
The CHP does crack down, they are funded entirely through vehicle registrations. My best friends is in the CHP, he says any car that is more than 3 months out of date gets pulled over. City cops and sheriffs typically don’t care, as long as the vehicles registration is current. The CHP generally focuses on cars that are in commute traffic and later model vehicles, something like this would likely fly under their radar.
Steve R
Nice car, the Lear jet (?) in the background tells where the old car hobby went. It shows, not all of these were GTO’s, even though this car wasn’t to many boxes away on the order sheet from being one. 3 speed is kind of a downer, unless you really like shifting, a 4 speed is what gets all the thunder today. Sure is a nice car, but again, since it’s not a fire breathing GTO, I’d think the 3 speed would hamper sales, as most people that would want this today, would rather not, or can’t shift it.
Airport hangers are often a cheap place to store a car. When I was a kid there were several hangers at the airport across town that were rented out by groups of friends and specifically used as indoor storage for their cars. It was cheaper than an industrial park and had very little foot traffic as well as better security. Even if a hanger has a plane, there is typically lots of space around the edges to keep cars and other belongings. Airports also make an great backdrop for pictures, that might be the only reason the car is there.
Steve R
I read where the FAA (I believe) was going to crack down on vehicles being stored in hangers.
Not sure if they did anything about it.
They cover it on the FAA’s website. Basically, for any airport that receives federal funding the use of hangers is restricted to aeronautical use and related businesses. Even when an airport falls under the guidelines, how strict will most airports be in enforcing regulations if owners are discrete.
Steve R
Beautiful turn key classic. The Tyrol Blue color is stunning and overall, this Le Mans looks really good, especially for an all original car. The 326 should be more than adequate for a cruiser and the three speed manual would suit me fine. This Le Mans was built for cruising, not so much for laying rubber and as the majority of convertibles came with an automatic, the three speed manual trans is a nice compromise. I’d say it’s well worth the BIN.
Really? You must have a very shallow life if all you have to worry about is where the seller lives and where he registers his cars. People own numbers of homes in different states and even different countries. I see that all the time. Perhaps he envoys the car in Montana in the summer and the west coast in the winter. Move on, you aren’t a buyer for this wonderful and frankly reasonably priced survivor irespestive of where it is licensed. In closing, I do not believe it is illegal to drive a car in a state other than its place of registration.
No – almost all of these Montana registered vehicles are
done so to avoid paying taxes in the state they live in.
It would irritate me when I lived in California,that I paid
CA registration,while wealthy car owners did not.
Yup. It’s a big thing to register RV’s in Montana to avoid tax.
Like the ’66 and ’67 body style. Would rather have the 6OHV Engine over a 326. 3 speed manual is fine.
I had one in about ’69 or ’70. Ivory w/blk interior. Comfortable ride, nice seats. Power best described as adequate, cruise 70 – 80 no prob. Somebody is going to get a nice car.
Great car, but I don’t see a BIN button, can they remove it mid auction?
Add a set of Rally 1 or 2 wheels and drive!
Remove the glass packs, go back to more original mufflers and tail pipes, and a correct antenna and enjoy! I guess I can live with the original wheel covers after all! Beautiful LeMans!
Let’s be clear, there’s no BIN price on this car or someone would have snatched it up at $32K.
I’m guessing it goes close to $40K
okay fine, egg on my face, $27,400 is a pretty sweet deal in my book, but I’ve always favored the low mileage originals.
Low mileage original anything goes for big bucks nowadays!
Easy enough to put a 4 speed in if you wish. Nice car and half the price of a GTO.