Vehicle Description
1967 Pontiac Lemans Convertible
Ask Pontiac fans about the division's offerings, and the first
thing you'll notice is a smile appearing on their faces. Even after
50 years, those cars remain exceptionally popular. Today, average
sale prices of the intermediate-sized Pontiacs, like the GTO and
LeMans, at times outpace the same model other-year Pontiacs of the
era, and it appears that they have been sought-after since their
introduction. This, of course, includes the sporty LeMans, which
was introduced on the 1962 Tempest platform. It graduated to its
own series in 1963, and by 1964 had grown from a senior compact
Y-body into a mid-sized A-body model.
One look at this 1967 LeMans reveals why it was fashionable then
and is coveted by collectors today. The stacked headlamps and
recessed split-grille concept that made the 1963 full-size Pontiacs
so admired was expertly integrated into the LeMans and GTO. An
upscale triple above bumper taillight treatment, and the integrated
in body rear bumper frames this car very nicely.
Exterior
With Regimental Red painted steel panels that are very straight,
and chrome bumpers, split grille and of course the Pontiac nose,
this car is a very nice example. Surrounding the stacked headlights
are pristine bezels. Adhered to the sides are 326 badges, and 3
vertical accents in chrome on the rear quarter. A full-blown sea of
red down the sides and on the bottom is a stainless rocker trim
piece. Pontiac Rally II wheels add highlight to the bottom with the
rocker trim and a new white canvas convertible top with a clear
plastic rear window finish it all off.
Interior
With red vinyl door panels that have some added stitching we are
met with excitement to get in and have our experience. Doing so
reveals very nice red vinyl buckets in front and a just as nice
rear bench. A wood applique center console/glovebox runs toward the
front and sports the block knob topped shifter. Floating directly
above this console are 2 aftermarket gauges which keep track of oil
pressure and water temp. Above this is the original wood applique
dash, with nice clean gauges inserted. Noted is an aftermarket
AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo. A red carpet covers the floors and is
protected by Pontiac logo floormats.
Drivetrain
Underneath the long flat hood is a 1967 326ci V8, (YN coded),
engine that is correct for the car. Supple hoses fill this original
looking engine bay and we note power steering as well. The engine
is topped by a stock 2bbl carburetor and air cleaner assembly. This
mill pushes around 250 horses back thru a 2-speed Powerglide
automatic transmission, and further back to catch it is a 10-bolt
3.08 rear axle. A new thermostat, radiator, water pump, heater
core, belts and hoses help keep things cool.
Undercarriage
A spattering of surface rust shows on the frame and suspension
components. The floors present as rust free with a coating of what
appears to be factory applied undercoating. Headers feed into an
aluminized exhaust system featuring Flowmaster muffler. Front power
disc brakes, power rear drums, independent front suspension, rear
coil spring suspension finish off our tour of the
undercarriage.
Drivability
A turn of the key and the horses are about to be unleashed. My
decoder, a muscle car expert and myself are smiling with
contentment and we haven't even left the drop-off area. A flick of
the shifter into D and we can feel the car power up. We experienced
a smooth ride, and it appeared that all interior features and
gauges were functioning properly. The stereo along with the exhaust
note kept the smiles continuing!
A well sorted out 67 example of the iconic Pontiac LeMans. Plenty
of power, great sound, comfortable interior, and a new working
convertible top, it does not get much better than this as my
decoder and I look at each other and note people would pay to have
this job! Add in some extra parts in the form of the original radio
and a new trunk seal. Why not check this out and leave with a fine
example and a smile on your face? Excitement!
VIN DECODE
237677B102049
2-Pontiac
37-Lemans
67-Convertible
7-1967
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
102049-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
09D-4th Week September Build
STYLE 67 23767-1967 Lemans Convertible
BODY BAL262-Baltimore Body #
TRIM 225-Red Vinyl
PAINT R1-Regimental Red,White Top
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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.