Vehicle Description
1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
One look at this 1965 LeMans reveals why it was fashionable then
and is coveted by collectors today. The stacked headlamps and
recessed split-grille concept that made the 1965 full-size Pontiacs
so admired was expertly integrated into the Le Mans and GTO. An
upscale horizontal ribbed above bumper tail light treatment, and
the integrated in body rear bumper frames this car very nicely.
Having undergone a full restoration several years ago, our
consignment of a 1965 Pontiac LeMans Convertible still shows
beautifully. It sports Hurst edition badges, has a 421ci V8 circa
1966 and Hurst wheels, however it is not an original Hurst edition
LeMans. The car is well done, and presents as an A plus!
Exterior
With Blue Charcoal painted steel panels that are very straight,
newly plated chrome bumpers, split grille, and of course the
Pontiac beak, this car is a very nice example. Surrounding the
stacked and canted forward headlights are pristine bezels. Adhered
to the sides are 421 badges, and some vertical ribbing accents with
chrome edging on the lower back portions of the front quarters. On
the bottom is a stainless rocker trim piece. A very nice white
convertible canvas top moves up and down seamlessly. On the back
are horizontally ribbed tail lights on either side wrapping around
the back midsection of the rear quarters. A horizontal ribbed shiny
belt is between these taillights and adds some highlight before
diving down to the rear roll pan and the wrap around nicely chromed
bumper. 14-inch Hurst badged 5 spoke wheels are wrapped with thin
white walls all-around. This car just oozes mid 1960's style.
Interior
With deep blue vinyl door panels that have some concentric
descending square stitched panels, shiny cranks and actuators we
are met with excitement to get in and have our experience. Doing so
reveals very nice blue vinyl buckets in front and a just as nice
rear bench. These chairs all have diagonal ribs in the inserts and
smooth bolsters. Also an embossed Pontiac arrowhead is in the upper
backs of all the chairs. A ribbed aluminum paneled applique center
console/glove box runs toward the front and sports a chromed Hurst
shifter which has a white ball topper. Floating directly above this
console is the original shiny chromed horizontal ribbed plastic
applique dash on the lower panel. This has a few pulls, the
ignition key hole and AM radio. Above is a wood applique panel with
4 nicely restored clean circular gauges inserted. Next to these are
the climate control sliders. Pristine blue carpeting floods the
floors and all the interior is nice for being several years since
it was restored. A shout out to the trunk which has one of the
nicest light and dark blue houndstooth vinyl coverings I've
witnessed here at CAM.
Drivetrain
Underneath the solid non-scooped, (not yet!), hood we have a circa
1966 421ci V8 painted in Pontiac Blue for the block and intake
manifold. It has chromed valve covers. On top it now sports a
Tri-Power carburetor setup with small open side round air cleaners
that have chromed lids. On the back is a 4 speed manual Muncie M20
transmission. The rear axle is designated as a 10-bolt. Dual
exhaust and Magnaflow mufflers are on for the exhale of all those
fossils being burned.
Undercarriage
All clean, no surface rust and we are all structurally sound and
looking just awesome! Power drums brakes, independent front
suspension, rear coil spring and 4 link suspension finish off our
tour of the undercarriage. The crossover X pattern exhaust piping
looks like new.
Drive-Ability
A turn of the key and some serious horses are about to be
unleashed. I was smiling with contentment, and I hadn't even left
the drop-off area. A flick of the Hurst shifter and I felt the car
power up. My experience was a smooth ride, and it appeared that all
interior features, gauges and radio were operable. And the smile
continues! The horn did not beep but I didn't need it, if someone
was in my way I just "blew" by them without the horn! (sic)
A well sorted out 65 example of the iconic Pontiac LeMans. Plenty
of nice smooth power, great sound, comfortable interior, and a
working convertible, it does not get much better than this as I
look at myself and note people would pay to have this job! Why not
check this out and leave with a fine example and a smile on your
face? Excitement! Wide track style.
237675K106718
2-Pontiac
37-LeMans
67-Convertible
5-1965
K-Kansas City, MO Assy Plant
106718-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
11D-4th Week November
ST 65 23767-1965 LeMans Convertible
BODY KAN356-Kansas City Body #
TR 217-Blue Vinyl Buckets
PAINT B1-Blue Charcoal, White Top
2W-2 Speed Automatic
G-Console
P-Radio
5W-Retractable Seatbelts
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
