Vehicle Description
Beautiful and rare Sprint-6 Lemans with a 4-speed. Exceptional
older restoration still in fantastic condition. Desirable Hurst
wheels with new radial tires. PHS documentation. A rare and fun
alternative to the garden-variety GTO.<BR><BR>John Z.
DeLorean was famous for a lot of things, but most of all he knew
cars. Clearly inspired by his time in Europe, he came to appreciate
the appeal of an engine that could rev. In particular, inherently
balanced inline-6 engines used in the great sports cars of the
1950s and '60s were the inspiration for the Sprint-6, which used an
overhead camshaft to help it breathe better. And with less weight
over the nose, any car with the Sprint-6 in it was a tidy handler.
Unfortunately, the somewhat exotic six-cylinder powerplant was more
expensive than the base 326 cubic inch V8, so relatively few were
built. Today that means cars like this gorgeous 1966 Pontiac Lemans
Sprint-6 stand out in a crowded field and the smooth-revving six is
an engine that might just feel a little more contemporary here in
the 21st century. The restoration is perhaps 10 or 12 years old,
but the Madeira Maroon Sport Coupe bodywork still shows quite well.
Excellent panel gaps and no evidence of patching or cutting mean
that this car probably led an easy life. The six means it wasn't
stressed and torqued on the racetrack, so it still feels tight and
well-assembled, which isn't something we can say about a lot of
GTOs. There are a few blemishes and signs of age in the finish, but
nothing that requires attention and it certainly doesn't detract
from the awesome look. Add in some high-quality chrome, those
rocker stripes, and subtle Sprint-6 emblems and you get a car that
will make everyone do a double-take.<BR><BR>The black
vinyl interior is standard Pontiac fare, and they were doing a
pretty good job of making sporty into standard equipment. Bucket
seats, a woodgrained dash, and that lovely steering wheel all add a
European sports car feel to the Lemans. Everything works, including
the factory tach, and there's an upgraded digital radio in the
center of the dash. This car also comes by its 'HURST' emblems
honestly, as there's a long Hurst lever atop the 4-speed manual
gearbox, and it shifts beautifully. The upholstery, door panels,
and carpets are new and the headliner was recently replaced (it's a
little wrinkled but it looks better in person without the flash
photography). There's also a correctly finished trunk with spatter
paint and a new mat set, as well as a full-sized spare tire with
jack assembly and cover.<BR><BR>The 230 cubic inch
Sprint-6 was a cool piece of engineering. Featuring a belt-driven
overhead camshaft, it's quite contemporary in its specification,
although the big 4-barrel carburetor feeding it is definitely '60s
muscle car. It wears correct Pontiac Turquoise engine enamel with
red details, along with the traditional louvered air cleaner
assembly atop the carburetor. Service access is excellent, as you'd
expect, and the hardware is robust because it was built to rev, so
go ahead and have some fun. There's plenty of torque on tap and it
makes great 6-cylinder sounds, so while it's certainly different
than a big V8, you won't feel as though you've been short-changed
in the fun department. Power steering and power disc brakes mean
it's easy to handle, especially with several hundred fewer pounds
over the front axle. The 4-speed shifts beautifully and clutch
action is light (another benefit of the six). Out back there's a
familiar GM 10-bolt axle with 3.55 gears inside, so it's quick off
the line and with that smooth-spinning six, highway cruising is
effortless. The exhaust features a Flowmaster muffler, so it has a
great six-cylinder growl, and you'll note that the lines, hoses,
and shocks are fresh so it rides right. And those red inner fender
liners are just plain cool. It's also worth noting that it's
sitting on $4000 worth of Hurst wheels, trim rings, and center
caps, along with a brand new set of beautiful 215/70/14 redline
radials that look exactly right.<BR><BR>Documentation
includes the original owner's manual, a salesman's data manual,
aftermarket wiring diagram, and PHS paperwork authenticating the
car. The original AM/FM radio is also
included.<BR><BR>We know a lot of guys will overlook
this car-just as they did in 1966-because it doesn't have a V8.
That's OK, this isn't for them anyway. But if you're someone who
appreciates the unusual, has a taste for something that likes to
rev, and wants to stand out in a crowd, this Lemans gets everything
right. We hesitate to say it's the best of its kind, but look at
the photos and you tell us. Either way, it's beautiful. If that's
your kind of fun, give us a call today!<BR><BR>Harwood
Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or professional
inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
