Vehicle Description
All too often we get caught up in pedigrees and values when we talk
about old cars, losing sight of the core of the hobby: having fun
in an old car. So we'll tell you up front that this 1967 Pontiac
Lemans is a GTO lookalike, it doesn't have a matching numbers
engine (in fact, it's better!), and isn't a trailer queen. However,
it is a great V8-powered convertible with a 6-speed manual gearbox
and plenty of performance, all for a reasonable price, which really
is what the hobby should be about.
The medium blue paint was sprayed not too long ago and shines up
reasonably well. It's a great blue, not baby blue and not too gray,
but a classic ragtop color that demands attention wherever it goes.
You will find it utterly impossible to keep a low profile in this
car and every place you stop, you'll find people are anxious to
talk to you. Sound like fun? It is. And when they get up close,
they'll find a pretty darned nice car, too, with good gaps,
straight bodywork, and a very blurry line between Lemans and GTO.
Let them make up their own minds about it, because you'll be having
too much fun driving to worry about it. It shows signs of being
driven, so it's obviously not a trailer queen, but from behind the
wheel you won't see any of the flaws. The small hood scoop, mesh
grille inserts, and, of course, the badges, all scream GTO and the
1967 models are arguably the best-looking of the '60s. The chrome
and brightwork are mostly original, so there's some age visible
just about everywhere, but I don't think anyone will complain when
they see this car in person. It's got a lot of charisma.
The Parchment bucket seat interior plays its role, too, and it
appears to be mostly original. Sure, there's some wear on the seats
but it suggests that this car has always been well-maintained and
loved. Recent black carpets add some contrast and all Pontiacs had
great-looking instrument panels with round gauges. These appear to
be original and cover the basics, and they're joined by auxiliary
gauges on the left and a tach underneath the dash on the right.
You'll note the shifter between the seats now shows six gears,
since it's a manual gearbox from a 2006 Pontiac GTO, the same car
that donated the LS2 V8 under the hood. The factory AM radio
remains in the dash, but it's probably due for an upgrade if you're
going to cruise. Overhead the white power convertible top is in
decent shape for being 20 years old and the trunk only needs a
reproduction mat to be right.
That 6.0-liter LS2 V8 obviously isn't original to the car, but it
sure makes GTO-like sounds and horsepower. It's from a late-model
GTO, which seems appropriate, and it is dressed in GTO coil covers,
so it has a Pontiac performance look. Thanks to factory fuel
injection, it does indeed run extremely well and should surprise
some much more expensive cars. A big aluminum radiator keeps it
cool and the brakes have been upgraded to 4-wheel discs. The
chassis is augmented with tubular front A-arms, rack-and-pinion
steering, and big sway bars so it drives superbly without that
loose feeling of a neglected car. The lowered stance is just about
perfect and it sits on 17-inch Torque Thrust-style wheels with
245/45/17 performance radials.
This car deserves consideration simply because it eliminates all
the usual headaches for a potential buyer. It's just a clean, fast,
fun old ragtop, and for a lot of guys, that's exactly the right
choice. Call today!
