1967 Pontiac LeMans �€" 400ci V8, TH400 Automatic, GTO-Tribute
Hardtop in Fawn Mist Yellow Why This Car Is Special The 1967
Pontiac LeMans occupies an interesting place in Pontiac's lineup
that most buyers overlook. It shared the same A-body platform as
the GTO, rode the same 112-inch wheelbase, and in the right
configuration could be ordered with the same engines. Pontiac sold
the LeMans as the mid-range trim between the base Tempest and the
performance-focused GTO, and in 1967 the two-door hardtop body
style gave it the same clean roofline and fastback-adjacent
greenhouse that made the GTO so visually compelling. The
difference, at the time, was mostly badging and a few option
packages �€" which is precisely why the LeMans has become a popular
platform for builders who want GTO presence without GTO prices.
This particular 1967 Pontiac LeMans has been built with exactly
that philosophy in mind. It carries a Pontiac 400 cubic inch V8 �€"
the same displacement engine that powered the GTO in 1967 �€" mated
to a Turbo-Hydramatic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. The
GTO hood with functional-style dual scoops, GTO tribute badging
inside and out, and a full gauge instrument cluster give the car
the appearance and feel of its more famous stablemate, while the
Fawn Mist Yellow paint over a black vinyl top and black interior
makes for a color combination that is direct and period-correct.
The undercarriage has been coated and is clean. This is a
driver-quality classic that has been built to be used, not
trailered. A note on the VIN: the model year digit and body style
code in this car's VIN confirm it as a 1967 Pontiac two-door
hardtop, consistent with the A-body coupe configuration you see
here. The engine code position in the sequence aligns with a
V8-equipped car built at a Pontiac assembly plant, consistent with
the 400ci installation. Features List - Pontiac 400ci (6.5L) V8
engine - Turbo-Hydramatic TH400 3-speed automatic transmission -
Power steering - Power brakes - Dual exhaust - GTO hood with dual
scoops - Custom chrome 5-spoke wheels - Black vinyl top - GTO
tribute badging (exterior) - GTO door panel badges (interior) -
Full gauge instrument cluster - Wood-grain steering wheel - Front
bucket seats - Rear bench seat - Black carpet - Updated stereo head
unit - Chrome bumpers (front and rear) - Clean, coated
undercarriage - Upgraded air filter Mechanical The heart of this
1967 Pontiac LeMans is a 400 cubic inch Pontiac V8 �€" 6.5 liters
of displacement that traces its lineage directly to the engine
family Pontiac developed for the GTO. In 1967, Pontiac offered the
400 in the GTO in multiple states of tune, from a 335 horsepower
base version up to 360 horsepower with the Ram Air setup. The
LeMans could also be optioned with the 400, though far fewer buyers
chose that route, which is part of what makes a LeMans with this
engine an interesting find today. Backing the 400 is a
Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission �€" the TH400 �€" one
of the most robust automatics General Motors ever produced. It was
the preferred transmission behind high-torque V8s across GM's
divisions throughout the late 1960s and 1970s, and it has a
well-earned reputation for handling power and holding up over time.
The combination of the Pontiac 400 and the TH400 gives this car a
drivetrain pairing that is both historically appropriate and
genuinely capable on the road. Power steering and power brakes are
fitted, which make the car considerably more manageable in everyday
driving than a manually-assisted setup. The dual exhaust system is
intact and visible in the undercarriage photos �€" the Y-pipe
splits properly, both mufflers are in place, and the tailpipes exit
cleanly. An upgraded air filter has been installed over the
carburetor, visible under the polished chrome air cleaner lid. The
undercarriage has been coated and shows no significant structural
issues �€" the frame rails, floor pans, and rear suspension
components appear so
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