After the 1960s, convertibles were less in demand than before. That would explain why Pontiac only built 4,670 LeMans Sport drop-tops in 1970, including the seller’s car. It was previously restored but has been off the road for nearly 40 years and will need to be done again. Some of that work has already been accomplished, leaving new paint and reassembly to the buyer. Located in Westbury, New York, this ragtop roller is available here on craigslist for $9,000. Kudos to “Zen” for the DIY project tip.

In 1966, Pontiac built more than 13,000 LeMans convertibles, but demand shrank by two-thirds in the four years that followed. So, it’s not surprising that when the Colonnade design for General Motors’ intermediates arrived in 1973, there was no drop-top in sight (and that design eliminated true hardtops, too, for better rollover protection).

The seller may have owned this car for decades. Or, at least, is familiar with its history. It was restored in 1980, which is a bit unusual in that it was only 10 years old at the time. Seven years later, it was parked, and we presume it remained inactive until not long ago. The seller had the engine (a 350 cubic inch V8?) rebuilt just last year, but it hasn’t been reinstalled, perhaps due to the reason for the sale of the Pontiac – health issues. The front clip was removed to make the extraction easier, but it has not been securely reattached.

We’re told the body is solid, and you won’t find any filler in the sheet metal. The vehicle is 96% complete (so what’s missing besides one headlight?), so you shouldn’t have to source much to do your own restoration. You may have some extras, like two sets of bucket seats (one correct, one not). The seller might entertain a trade but prefers turnkey rather than DIY. Because New York State doesn’t do titles before 1972, a transferable registration will have to suffice.