Pontiac got into the compact car business in 1961 with the Tempest. Unlike most of the competitors in the field, the Tempest used a rear transaxle and 4-wheel independent suspension. This gave the car a nearly equal split in… more»
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Oct 11, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Colonnade Survivor: 1976 Pontiac LeMans
Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick launched “senior” compacts in 1961 to join Chevrolet (Corvair, and later Nova) in the shift to smaller cars. Tempest was the torchbearer for Pontiac, with the LeMans soon joining as an upscale option (the former… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Seldom Seen Safari: 1974 Pontiac LeMans
GM’s “Colonnade” intermediates (Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac LeMans, Oldsmobile Cutlass, and Buick Century produced from ’73 through ’77) elicit all kinds of comments, both positive and negative and I’m surprised that the positives usually outweigh the negatives. Regardless, a Colonnade… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Parked in ’91! 1971 Pontiac Le Mans Sport
Once the “pride and joy” of its female owner, this 1971 Pontiac Le Mans Sport Hardtop Coupe in State Road, North Carolina rested “under trees” for 33 years. Now the lost-title LeMans comes to market after its rescuer revived… more»
Aug 21, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Mom’s 1976 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe
Pontiac shifted the LeMans through several styling changes from its inception as a stand-alone model in 1963 to its final days in 1981. In its early days, the LeMans was a plain-Jane compact offered only as a two-door coupe… more»
Jul 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
350 V8 Survivor: 1969 Pontiac LeMans
The compact Pontiac Tempest/LeMans took on more size in 1964, becoming a mid-size GM offering along with the Oldsmobile Cutlass and Buick Skylark. They got their first redesign in 1968, creating a look that would resonate well with buyers… more»
Jul 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Rare 215 V8: 1962 Pontiac Tempest LeMans
General Motors added three new compact cars to its roster in 1961: the Buick Special, Oldsmobile F-85, and the Pontiac Tempest. They were the first “unibody” automobiles built by the company. All three would remain compacts for three years… more»
May 28, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
350 V8 Project: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
This 1971 Pontiac LeMans had been a daily driver for many years. The plan was to eventually restore the car, but mechanical issues developed, and the automobile has been sidelined for the past eight years (and maybe outside). Some… more»
May 17, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 4x4x4 Convertible: 1963 Pontiac LeMans
The Tempest was Pontiac’s first compact car, in production from 1961 to 1963. From there, it was promoted to mid-size status. The LeMans was an upper-level trim model and only rode on coupes and convertibles in 1963. This drop-top… more»
May 2, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Crumpled Cruiser: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
This 1971 Pontiac LeMans has only received one bid for $3,500. Based on its condition, I think they should take it because the car is really rough. It has not been started in eight years and the seller can’t… more»
Apr 23, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Saturday Night Cruiser: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In 1964, GM moved several of its compacts up a notch to the new intermediate platform size. That included the Oldsmobile F85/Cutlass, Buick Special/Skylark, and the Pontiac Tempest/LeMans. And this is the second time this week we’ve seen one… more»
Apr 21, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Junior-Grade GTO: 1964 Pontiac LeMans
In the 1960s, the LeMans was a step up in trim level to the Tempest. Both started as compacts in 1961 and evolved to mid-size automobiles for 1964 (where the series remained for years to come). The seller offers… more»
Apr 8, 2024 • Auctions • 25 Comments
BF Auction: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
UPDATE – We’ve added the inspection videos provided by our photographer. The seller has also added the PHS documentation they have for the car! And you can find additional documents in PDF form and all the full-size images here…. more»
Apr 7, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1967 Pontiac GTO Project
The Pontiac GTO was an unexpected success for General Motors, with first-generation sales numbers peaking in 1966, the same year the car became its own model instead of just an options package for the Tempest LeMans. For 1967, fresh… more»
Jan 31, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
GTO Wannabe Project? 1965 Pontiac LeMans
After having served as a compact for three years, the Pontiac LeMans was reborn as a mid-size automobile in 1964. The 1965 models were little changed except the cars switched from horizontal to stacked dual headlights. This ’65 LeMans… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Red Sled: 1977 Pontiac LeMans
You don’t see too many 1977 Pontiac LeMans on the road anymore. This example is not too bad but is not running and needs some work. It is for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $5,000. The seller has… more»
