At first, the LeMans was a trim upgrade on the Pontiac Tempest before becoming a series of its own in 1964, the same year the GTO was born. Third-generation models were built from 1968-72 and would be the nameplate’s… more»
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Just 16k Miles! 1964 Pontiac LeMans
The Tempest/LeMans nameplates got promoted to mid-sized status when Pontiac introduced its new intermediates for 1964 (along with the rest of GM). They would also provide the foundation for the “soon-to-become” immortal GTO muscle car. The LeMans was a… more»
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One-Owner 1971 Pontiac LeMans Station Wagon
I am willing to raise my hand here and now to admit my ignorance. I can remember a time when I used to view station wagons with barely disguised disdain. To me, they were the workhorses of the passenger… more»
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Overhead Cam Equipped: 1968 Pontiac LeMans
The LeMans began as a premium trim edition of the new compact Tempest in 1961, later becoming a series of its own as well as growing to a mid-size car. All of GM’s intermediates were redesigned in 1968, including… more»
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Driveway Find: 1964 Pontiac GTO
John DeLorean is considered the father of the Pontiac GTO and even gave the car its name. Inspired by the Ferrari 250 GTO, the successful race car, GTO is an abbreviation for Gran Turismo Omologato (aka grand tourer homologated),… more»
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1 of 14? 1963 Pontiac Tempest Super Duty
In 1961, General Motors launched a new series of Y-body compacts, the Buick Special, Oldsmobile F-85, and the Pontiac Tempest (Lemans in top trim). The Tempest departed from the others by adopting a rear-mounted transaxle and independent rear suspension… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Pontiac LeMans
This 1972 Pontiac LeMans is a surprise packet. It appears that while it’s dusty, it’s not particularly rusty. It is a complete classic that the owner found in a barn, and it holds promise as a rewarding project car…. more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
Regular Barn Finds readers will be aware that I place considerable importance on long-term ownership with classic cars. While there will be exceptions to every rule, most people who have owned the same car for decades will have treated… more»
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Survivor Wagon: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Safari
Before the Sport Utility Vehicle, there was the station wagon. They were popular throughout the 20th Century, especially the 1960s and 1970s. If you were looking for a mid-size people hauler with pizzazz in 1970, the Pontiac LeMans Safari… more»
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Solid Starter: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
I can’t think of many more enjoyable experiences than partaking in some top-down cruising on a warm summer day. That is the opportunity that this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible would seem to be offering its buyer. It will need… more»
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Ready To Restore: 1965 Pontiac GTO
The 1965 model year was the sophomore outing for Pontiac’s new GTO, which is credited by some as starting the muscle car revolution of the 1960s. It had a few changes for 1965, the most noticeable being stacked rather… more»
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Parts Cars? 2 Pontiac GTOs and 1 LeMans
If you’re a Pontiac fan and are looking for GTO or LeMans car or parts, a visit to Obion, Tennessee might be in order. There you’ll find together in one place a 1968 GTO, a 1970 LeMans and a… more»
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Original Paint: 1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible
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… more»
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Parked For 30 Years: 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop
The seller of this Pontiac LeMans Sport Hardtop lists it as a 1971 model. However, one look at the front of the car and the VIN reveals this to be a 1970 model. It was recently unearthed after being… more»
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GTO Alternative: 1966 Pontiac LeMans 389 Tri-Power 4-Speed
Pontiac was the catalyst behind the muscle car movement and launched the GTO in 1964. It essentially was a LeMans that was built to go fast. Really fast. This third year LeMans from 1966 appears to have been inspired… more»
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Rare W72: 1977 Pontiac Can Am Project
This 1977 Pontiac Can Am is a project. With an odometer reading of 94,349, the car has sat for a number of years and the seller states that they just don’t have time to finish the restoration. While the… more»
