Vehicle Description
As a top retailer of Camaros, Corvettes, Mustangs and MoPars, RK
Motors Charlotte makes it easy for you to find a cool version of
the usual suspects. With that in mind, we're also the outfit that
strives to bring our clients a variety of unique and well-done
offerings that exist on either the fringes of a marque or the
fringes of the hobby. On that note, our latest one-of-a-kind
classic is this sizzling 1963 LeMans: a traditional hot rod that
features a decidedly pro-touring flavor.
Best known for birthing Pontiac's legendary GTO, the LeMans has
proven an excellent platform for building impressive, neck-snapping
performers. But big power isn't everything. And in the world of
collector cars, most folks want the whole package, as in: more
power, more style AND more fun. The product of a professional,
ground-up restoration, this Poncho backs 400 cubic inches of
Pontiac V8 with an upgraded suspension, a tough Turbo-Hydramatic
3-speed and all the glory of an open-air driving experience. And if
you're a discerning enthusiast who's looking for old school fun
wrapped in head-turning style, it's just the "more" you're looking
for!
KANDIED HOT ROD
First impressions are important, and this striking drop-top
certainly makes a strong one. For starters, Pontiac did a great job
whittling their brand-defining Wide Track aesthetic into an
appealing compact profile that directly supported the marque's
performance and practicality. Naturally, that profile was fully
reworked during this car's ground-up restoration. Once those
surfaces were prepped and carefully aligned, House Of Kolor
Tangerine Kandy 2-stage was dashed in Hot Rod Black and detailed
with Charcoal outlining stripes. And today, this sweet Y-Body can
be summed up as audacious, intense and flat out wicked!
Given the popularity of The Judge and recent offerings like the WS6
Trans Am and Holden-sourced GTO, orange seems like a go-to color
for any hot Pontiac. And since the division did such a great job of
creating low-key details that don't weigh down the car's simple
design, this LeMans's flashy appearance feels perfectly natural. At
the front of the car, amber parking lamps light a mirrored bumper,
which frames one of the first applications of the brand's iconic
split grille. That fully re-chromed grille, balancing halogen
headlights opposite traditional Pontiac and 421 badges, points to a
convex hood that's finished with an open scoop. Behind that
stainless-trimmed scoop, a classy factory mirror reflects
stainless-trimmed glass that's cleared by polished wipers and
capped in black canvas. Opposite that canvas, a tidy hull founds
factory door handles between monochromatic arrowheads, tasteful
"LeMans" emblems and bright rocker spears. And at the back of the
car, subtle fins lead the eye into a stainless-trimmed valance,
which balances bright taillights and a third "LeMans" script
between a second mirrored bumper, more 421 badging and small
reverse lamps.
PROVEN PONTIAC POWER
Pop the hood and you'll find a fully rebuilt Pontiac 400 that's
ready for miles of muscled motoring. At the top of that Tangerine
Kandy mill, louvered air cleaners funnel fresh wind in to dual FAST
throttle bodies, which ride an Offenhauser intake. That air/fuel
mixture floods iron heads, which seat finned valve covers under
polished breathers. At the back of those heads, a hot points
distributor sequences fire between a chrome coil and quality MSD
Street Fire Wires. Cast exhaust manifolds make quick work of spent
gases. In front of those tubes, fresh V-belts spin an Edelbrock
water pump beside a rebuilt alternator. Cooling comes courtesy of a
traditional radiator, which features a laboriously polished
top-half. And items like stainless fuel lines, a fresh brake
booster and a spry CVR mini-starter mix great looks with great
performance!
DRIVING EXCITEMENT, ENHANCED
Crawl under this Y-Body and you'll find a freshly rebuilt chassis
that's characterized by a great stance. The car's drivability is
greatly enhanced by a smooth Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed, which
twists a familiar 10-bolt axle. That axle pushes a reimagined
rear-clip, which frames tubular control arms with a beefy sway bar.
Opposite that clip, a modified front-half hangs modern
rack-and-pinion steering behind a second beefy sway bar. Stops are
provided by four power-assisted calipers, which squeeze aggressive
race pads around drilled and slotted rotors. Exhaust rolls through
rowdy FLO-PRO mufflers. And momentum comes courtesy of tough Hurst
wheels, which wear 255/45ZR17 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports.
TRADITIONAL STYLE
Open the doors and a crisp vinyl interior remains just the way the
factory planned it. The first thing you'll notice is a duo of thick
bench seats, split in the front, that seem like a great place to
grab some wind-infused sun. True to Pontiac fashion, a tasteful
dash frames stylish Auto Meter telemetry in an engine-turned
instrument panel. Beneath that dash, fresh carpet anchors a long
Lokar shifter between LeMans-themed floor mats. In front of the
driver, a factory steering wheel laps a standard column. And behind
the passengers, a matted trunk hides an Optima yellow-top
battery.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORY
A North Carolina tag from 1963
Easy to cruise and fun to look at, this awesome LeMans should make
every enthusiast smile. It backs proven Pontiac performance with a
solid restoration that's ready to blister the blacktop and stop the
show! Call your friends at RK Motors Charlotte for more
information.
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up restoration
400 cubic inch Pontiac V8
Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed automatic transmission
House Of Kolor Tangerine Kandy paint / Hot Rod Black paint /
Charcoal outlining stripes
Black vinyl interior / Black canvas top
17-inch Hurst wheels
4-wheel power disc brakes
Rack-and-pinion steering
Upgraded suspension
10-bolt rear axle
