This 1967 Pontiac Le Mans is anything but average. It has belonged to the same person for the past 5-years, and it doesn’t look like it has seen much action during that time. It underwent a refurbishment at some point in the past, and it looks like with a bit of work it might be able to be returned to active duty once again. The Pontiac is located in Hampton, Iowa, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set the listing to open at $9,900 in what appears to be a No Reserve auction, but there have been no bids up to this point.
It isn’t clear when the Le Mans underwent its refurbishment, but it looks like it was the body and drivetrain that came in for the majority of the attention at that time. The car carries a healthy coating of dust, but below that is Blue paint that I would refer to as a reasonable 10-footer. From a distance, it doesn’t look bad, but closer inspection reveals a fair collection of cracks and imperfections. These are particularly evident on the rear pillar on the passenger side. I can’t pass judgment on the driver’s side for the simple reason that the owner supplies no photos of it. It looks like there might be some minor rust appearing in the bottom of the door, but otherwise, the car does look relatively clean. It looks like the trim, chrome, and the glass are all in good condition, and while the wheels most definitely aren’t original, they look like they would polish up quite well. Those wheels should also be some sort of pointer to the fact that there are a couple of other deviations from standard with this car.
The reason that I singled out the body and drivetrain as receiving past attention is that while the interior presents well, it really looks like the upholstery might be original. That is by no means a criticism because it still looks quite decent. It is in desperate need of a deep clean, but it looks like it is free of any rips or tears. The dash is unmolested, and it and the pad both appear to be free of cracks. The only aftermarket addition is a tachometer attached to the steering column, and it would be up to the next owner as to whether that stays or goes. Personally, I would be inclined to replace it with something more in character with the rest of the interior, such as a Sunpro tach with a chrome housing.
The wheels were the hint, and when we lift the hood on the Le Mans, we find a 400ci V8, a 2-speed Powerglide transmission, along with power steering and power brakes. The ’67 Le Mans didn’t receive the 400, so this has been a later upgrade. It isn’t clear whether the engine is original, or whether it has been given a bit of a tickle to extract some extra power. The owner also doesn’t mention whether or not the engine even runs at this point. It looks like it has been sitting for a while, so there will probably be some work required to return the car to a roadworthy state. The owner does mention in the listing that the Pontiac needs work, but he doesn’t specify what this work actually is. It sounds to me like potential buyers will need to have a conversation with the owner to clarify this point.
This 1967 Pontiac LeMans raises a lot of questions, but on face value, it does show some promise. At a bare minimum, I would want to discuss the car with the seller in a bid to establish just how much work would be required to at least return it to a roadworthy state. Given the quality of the photos, I would also be inclined to request a personal inspection to ensure that the car is essentially sound. If it all checks out okay, is this a car that you would be willing to take on?
Like the color and seems like it could detail out to be a nice driver. I prefer the Lemans over the GTO just because you seem to see less of them. I think there are more GTO’s today than were ever built if you know what I mean !!
To the seller – dude, no reserve auction & you list it filthy? Detail it and give a drivetrain report to GET top dollar. I am a Master Detailer and man I could do so much with this car, flaws or not.
A few “dusty” pictures are cool for a little “back story” but a good detail will bring A LOT more money running or not.
Confusing write up. The 400 I don’t think was an option but I don’t know, I could be wrong. The 2 bbl carb would indicate to me there has been “no tickle to extract some extra power”. If I were a betting man it is a 400 motor out of a non-performance model something, you know a torquey boat puller motor post 1973 especially backed up by a 2 sp auto, yuck. 4 speed transplant would be in my top 3 “to do’s” on this one.
Cool car. Like the wheels. I put a set of those on a 69 Firebird I had. Are they Crager SST’s or Centerlines….just can’t remember. Have not seen them in years. Like em. This car needs a nice set of Crager 5 spoke SS period deep dish in the back….
They are Cragars (blue logo caps).
It looks like it nice car from the pictures supplied. I’m surprised it still has a powerglide.
The engine has been modified for more performance. It has a dual feed, vacuum secondary Holley carb and an aluminum intake manifold. It also has Moroso valve covers, those and the wheels, Cragar SST’s were popular in the late-70’s to mid-80’s.
Steve R
The lack of details by the seller and his apparent reluctance to get his hands wet by washing the car doesn’t inspire confidence. While this Le Mans looks like it’s a nice car, the seller doesn’t provide any real details which indicates to me he’s either lazy or doesn’t know anything about it. Like Tom has already said, the seller’s presentation of the car will probably bring him less money; maybe a lot less. So whoever does buy this Le Mans might end up with a good deal.
It’s not a power glide. It’s a ST300, which is the equivalent of a two speed TH400 with a 1.76 first gear. Tough little transmission.
A few months ago, we saw a GTO equipped with a 2 barrel 400 and two-speed automatic. You could have fun with this, replace the 400 badges with 326 badges because everyone knows Le Mans models could only have a 326, right? At this point in time, what would be wrong with a warmed-over junkyard 455 with one of those natty Tri-Power setups and a better transmission? All the fun of a GTO without those high insurance premiums. Sounds like a win-win-win (one for each carb) to me.
Do you 1 better a 428 HO a set factory cast Headers a MacKeller 366 cam tri power with 3:46 posit rear gear B&M shift kit and you got your self 10 sec car.
Why do you think Big Chief runs a 428 W/ a th300 in the crow!
Oh with one I had would eat mopars w/ 426 wedges rustangs 428 fords And 454 big block like eating popcorn out of a bowel all day long!
Nice potential street machine in progress, engine looks to be warmed up a bit, you never know. Don’t like the 2 speed transmission all that much, but to each his own, do whatever you like to it. I think rides like this are more relevant to what a lot of us drove and played sround with a few decades ago.
Sharp wheels.
My bet is the owner assumes it to be a 400 when it’s actually a 326 and he was told it has a 400. Either way it’s up to the buyer to validate.
My mother – law had a 67′ Lemans with a aluminum 6 banger w/ a 4 bbl carb., she bought new. It was “BAD” little car. Blew the motor in two years, factory gave her another motor and she done that one in also, 4 years later, and that was it for the cool little car.
That was a pretty rare motor, the SOHC 250 inch six. 4 barrel was the performance version, IIRC. Wonder how she was driving it to blow two of them up.
Dave, I believe she over heated it both times. I drove it a couple times and I remember it being slow off the line but it would fly once it got rolling. A sold it for her for a windshield for my 70′ Cougar that had cracked.
I know I’ll be attacked here, but I have always thought the 66- 67 Lemans was a much prettier car inside and out than its sister car ,the Chevelle .
@Tom…yes, more GTOs out there than built…reminds me of the old joke…”of the 7,399 Lotus Cortinas built, only 11,000 of them are know still to exist !!! “
At 9,900 asking price,it’s not for sale