1967 was the last chance offering for a second-generation Pontiac LeMans before a restyled and more modern-looking model took over the following year, but there’s just something about those stacked headlights and tall composure in the front that’s hard to beat from an aesthetic standpoint. With all the second-gen cars that have either been modified or cloned into GTO wanna-bees, it’s fun to find a survivor that’s never been molested and remains stock, such as this 1967 Pontiac LeMans here on eBay. The car is now in Eagle, Idaho but was previously a resident of California, and apparently, others are seeing its beauty too as 22 bids have taken the price up to $11,100 already.
There’s a good story behind this one as well, with the seller telling us it was originally owned by a lady in southern California who purchased the Pontiac new and seldom drove it. When the LeMans wasn’t being operated it’s said to have always been stored in a garage, with the original metallic gold paint still present. It’s a bit faded outside and there are a few imperfections here and there, but given the car’s age, the finish still looks pretty amazing, as does the vinyl top which has also never been replaced.
Step inside and you’ll find an interior that’s additionally stated to be completely original, and in a condition that seems to reflect the car’s low mileage. It’s pretty cool too that this one came with front buckets and a console, plus I’ve always been a fan of the dash layout on these cars and think the cluster is a good example of form and function all rolled into one. The door panels, headliner, dash pad, and all seats are described as being mint, and even a close look doesn’t reveal a whole lot to find fault with regarding any of these components.
The base motor was an inline 6 but optional was the 326 cubic inch V8, which is what can be found under the hood here. The engine is said to run smoothly and start easily, with the seller telling us the car drives like a dream and gets him a thumbs-up every time he cruises into a car show. It’s totally up to the next owner what to do next, but this LeMans just appears way too nice the way it is to be considered for a GTO clone candidate or other mods, and I hope just staying preserved as an original will be in this Pontiac’s future for a long time to come. What are your thoughts?
To whomever should be the very fortunate person to buy this sweetie, may we all suggest LEAVE IT ALONE. DON’T change anything and for the love of all that’s worthwhile PLEASE !! DON’T make it another GTO clone.
Yes, it’s yours to do ad you please but something this clean and original is harder to come by than an honest politician!!!
It’s a beauty, and truly appears to be The Nicest One Left-really.
Exactly what Nevadahalfrack said!
Just enjoy it as is…
This, folks. ALL of this. No LS swaps or any other stupid garbage, this car is a fine specimen just how it is.
Wow! What a sweetheart here! Talk about the diamond in the rough! Bucket seats , that dash! The center consol! A/C and that 326 was just as good a engine as pontiac ever made with flexibility to produce ample power & sound track for the hotrod muscle car scene down at the Steak & Shake all at a easy entry price to live with!
Buy it. Spend weeks, months, lovingly cleaning it up. Repairs (hopefully minor). Wash/wax. Display at car shows. Enjoy new relationships at the auto parts. Drive, smile, park, protect.
1966 and 1967’s were the best looking cars of the era IMHO… but I may be biased owning a 66 Tempest convertible
I agree, my parents had a 67 with the black top and blue turquoise paint. Great looking car, it was a shame what me and my sister did to that car.
The 66 tail was SOOOO better looking, but the 67 is pretty cool.
The standard 326 was a great engine.
Memories! This was my first car! Baby Blue with a White top. 327 & power windows. Sold it for $600 in 79 to buy my first new car. The guy buying it for his daughter told her this was a “Cherrie”!
Always issues with the Motor and very Light rear end. Tires would spin in the rain!
You had a Pontiac with a 327? Do you live in Canada? The back seat was big enough…the cherry probably didn’t last long.
A lot of “Cheviacs” up there.
The “Paul Menard?”
This car brings back very pleasant memories, I dated a girl who except for a gold interior had the twin to this beauty,,,,,,,,exactly. Should have married her except my jackass mode overcame any semblance of making good decisions. This was back in the early 80’s and Mauras Le Mans ran perfectly & looked beautiful .
I agree with everyone above who said preserve and enjoy it for what it is, an original car in great shape. I wouldn’t change a thing unless absolutely necessary. They’re only original once, and to find a beautiful time capsule is a great find, indeed.
They’re only original once and this one is outstanding! I totally agree don’t clone it those are a dime a dozen.
After a short period of time with detailing it will be a showcase….
I agree with all above here. Preserve and improve as is or restore to stock. You’re almost assured of having the only one and better memories shared with the public.
Reminds me of my father in law’s 67 Catalina convertible. It had the same color combo. He let me drive it with his daughter (now my wife of 50 years)
From Lancaster pa to wildwood nj. In 1970. He used that car to start his own business in 73. He drove it all over the US east of the Mississippi. I replaced the timing chain and gears for him so time in 75. Not sure when he sold it. Would be nice to have it.
We have an “unmolested”, 1967 Mercury Cougar (standard) and I AGREE with everyone! Leave it alone. Word of the day is patina. You’d be surprised how many people come up to us at car shows and say, “I had one, I had a best friend who had one, I had a sister who had one……”. Most of all ENJOY! GES
When these were the in car, I wanted one but my Dad advised me to “always pay cash”. So did not buy one.
The one I was completely interested in was the 6 cy. I think it was an advanced engine with an overhead cam, something new for the US
Nice car. Restore it/don’t: “hop it up”.
This is what our neighbors across the street drove until 1980. It was a car I always admired, then and now.
New tail lights, gto badges and done! Not!
My next door neighbor had a 66 Bonneville Wagon this color with a 421 or 428 in it and this car was in showroom condition! Sometime in mid 1987 the gas tank developed a small leak while pumping the gas in it and he said it was too dangerous to drive because it could explode and asked me to find him a new tank for it. At the time I was driving a Semi and I told him I’d find one and change it for him as soon as I was back in town after my run. I came home 2 weeks later to discover he SCRAPPED IT FOR ONLY $65 DOLLARS because he was afraid to put it in the garage, and was afraid if someone flicked a cigarette near it that it would explode and kill someone. To this day every time I see one of these stacked lights Pontiacs I think of my neighbor and his paranoid decision to scrap the car he bought new and was the only driver of it ever, in all 30k actual miles nobody else ever drove it but him…………..Still makes me sick in my stomach every time I think about that car!
Fear mongering is evil. Someone scored parts for their 2-door Poncho.