Vehicle Description
Long before SUVs were anything more than a concept, the noble
station wagon was entrusted not only with simple family
transportation but with, in effect, creating chapters of future
motoring memories. After all, a sizable percentage of adults spent
quite a bit of time ensconced in a vehicle a lot like this 1979
Pontiac LeMans Wagon on journeys ranging from simple errands to
adventurous expeditions. This representative of a simpler, less
chaotic time is running like a top and looking sharp.
Sizable aftermarket wheels pair with a trim, nostalgia-inducing
exterior to make for a vehicle that will no doubt draw plenty of
attention on the road. You just don't see wagons of any kind on the
road very often anymore and this one is a particularly strong
specimen of that bygone genre. It remains in original configuration
and is thoroughly well-preserved, wearing a tastefully subdued
cream yellow exterior. With its chrome roof rack on top and a Class
III trailer hitch in the back, you can easily picture this
evocative classic transporting its family to their destination with
an array of luggage on top with some overflow items bringing up the
rear. Tinted windows surround the sizable cabin, pairing with a
spoiler mounted over the rear window to provide a sense of
customization you'll rarely see in this niche. The color
coordinated molding running the lengths of its sides adds still
more distinction and appears nice and level as it transitions from
fender to doors to rear quarter panel - a good indication that this
classic's exterior alignment remains in fine shape.
The original brown vinyl interior is still in place and it's come
through the past 40 years in strong fashion. Everything inside the
doors is surprisingly fresh, with two rows of bench seating that
show far less wear than you'd expect from a car of this era. The
carpet lining the floor is in matching condition and as you take a
look in back, you'll see the substantial storage space that makes
this wagon far more than a novelty, but a practical,
purpose-oriented vehicle. The level of functionality on hand here
is pretty impressive, too - the array of factory gauges inside the
instrument cluster all work just as intended, surrounded by a
woodgrain panel that represents a styling hallmark of its decade
and the air conditioning system is blowing with conviction to keep
the cabin nice and comfortable. An aftermarket AM/FM/CD stereo
occupies the center of the dash to provide a more modern audio
experience.
This Pontiac features a running condition that makes it well-suited
for frequent driving. It's powered by a 4.9 liter V8 that fires up
promptly with a turn of the key and is equipped with a 2-barrel
carburetor to keep fuel consumption reasonable. The accompanying
3-speed automatic transmission shifts with slip free precision, so
there'll be no qualms about getting the adventures started just as
soon as you get this icon home. An added Flowmaster exhaust
provides a noticeably richer note than the one this '79 left the
factory with, while a new alternator helps up reliability. Power
steering and power brakes that position discs up front provide
effortless navigation and dependable stops as this double-take
inducer roams the highway.
Ready to load up the family and/or friends and get those future
memories started? This 1979 Pontiac LeMans Wagon is happy to
oblige. Call today!
