By using this service, you accept the terms of our. It was produced in five generations before being replaced by the downsized Pontiac Bonneville for the 1982 model year. Knock your knuckles on any surface of this car, and it rings true with no filler or botched bodywork underneath. The Le Mans Sport was available as a two-door hardtop or convertible with Strato bucket seats and interiors from the Luxury Le Mans. For 1964, a two-door was added. Shortly after the start of the 1964 model year, the LeMans became available with a new designated as the , or 'Gran Turismo Omologato'.
A Le Mans driven by Cale Yarborough won the 1983 , and one driven by Tim Richmond at the 1983. This new engine was based on all existing Pontiac engine architecture and using the 326, 389, and 400 engines crank at 3. You can buy with confidence from a trusted Classic Car Source. The seats were ripped up. The rear bumper was rusted out.
During this period, Pontiac's intermediate lineup included the base Le Mans, Le Mans Sport Coupe, 1973 only , Luxury Le Mans became the Grand Le Mans in 1975 , the Euro-styled from 1973 to 1975, and the 1977. Our headquarters are in Michigan but the majority of the inventory is located in other states. Rust had started getting into the rear quarters. The trunk is tidy with the original mat plus a matching brand new full-sized spare tire assembly and cover. Id duis nulla eu incididunt ut id exercitation non eiusmod non enim Lorem nulla ad.
For 1984, the Bonneville Safari Wagon was dropped, while the Bonneville four-door sedan continued through the 1986 model year. The automotive industry were through significant changes during the late 1960s and early 1970s, as cylinder wars brought forth some impressive muscle cars. He added period-style dual exhausts, which were an option but did not come originally on his car, and mounted an Edelbrock 600 cfm carburetor. The name first appeared in 1961 — for the 1962 model year — as the upscale hardtop in the midsize Y-body Tempest series. Interiors were revised on top Grand Le Mans cars to include the distinctive wrap-around dashboard from the Grand Prix and Grand Am models with simulated African Crossfire Mahogany trim, a notchback bench seat with armrest in sedans and wagons or a no-cost choice of the notchback bench or Strato bucket seats in coupes.
With all the rising scams on Craigslist and other sites, sellers list with us to protect their privacy. This engine, as well as the early Tempest with the transaxle in the rear, were ideas of Pontiac's Chief Engineer who became Pontiac's general manager at the end of the 1965 model year. In the event of a claim, the guaranteed value s on your policy declarations page is the amount your vehicle s is covered for, even if the value displayed here is different. The 250 cubic-inch Chevy inline six was standard on base Le Mans coupes and sedans while the 350 two-barrel V8 was optional and standard on the Le Mans Sport Coupe, and Grand Le Mans sedans and coupes, and optional engines on all of those models including a 350 four-barrel and a 400 two-barrel. Showcasing much more luxurious trimmings and a sportier design than the Tempest, the LeMans stayed in place as the. That engine was essentially half of a Pontiac 301 V8.
Those drivetrain offerings were available in 49 states. A limited production run of 400ci engines was made, but were only available in 1978 and 1979 Trans Ams equipped with the four-speed manual transmission. Optional V8s were pared down to Pontiac-built 350 and 400 four-barrel powerplants. Safety regulations and oil embargos brought a quick end to this euphoric period. Many of the interior features were also the same. The code 264 Saddle vinyl interior is almost completely original and in excellent condition throughout. At the bottom of the line was the Pontiac T-37, previously known as the Tempest, and now expanded to include two- and four-door sedan along with the original hardtop coupe.
Use Classics on Autotrader's intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. Culpa deserunt eu in voluptate cupidatat enim occaecat in est officia aliquip do irure excepteur. Le Mans and Grand Le Mans Safari wagons came standard with a 400 four-barrel engine that was optional on other models. Before you make any decisions, we recommend that you take some time now to read the full description and review all the pictures with the listing. Beginning in 1987, the Bonneville nameplate was moved to a slightly larger front-wheel-drive sedan that shared its with the and ; by 1992, the -based Grand Prix had evolved from its origins to become Pontiac's sole midsize offering.
Buyer is entirely responsible for satisfying himself that the car is as-represented prior to purchase and there are no warranties, expressed or implied, involved in the sale of any motor vehicle represented by Harwood Motors Ltd. The base engine was a six-cylinder, 250 cubic-inch engine fitted with a one-barrel carburetor and delivered 145 horsepower. The seller is European and spent a lot of time searching for what he calls his American dream car before finding this long-time California LeMans Sport in Thousand Oaks. For 1984, the Bonneville Safari Wagon was dropped, while the Bonneville four-door sedan continued through the 1986 model year. Headliner and weatherstripping is also new, and the interior remains mostly original.
From 1988 to 1993 the name was resurrected for a version of the manufactured by in. So in most cases the owner only wants to talk with ClassicCarDeals and we deal with the buyer, but there is a rare occasion where we can do a 3 Way phone Call with the owner. In California, Pontiac V8s were not offered for 1977 due to the inability to meet that state's more stringent regulations. I was looking for something a little newer and back to Pontiacs, so I sold that car and it gave me the money to buy this car and fix it up. Engine offerings were carried over from 1972 with revisions to meet the 1973 emission requirements. Base Le Mans coupes retained the fixed full triangular rear side windows while Luxury Le Mans coupes got a smaller vertical opera window similar to the along with an optional Landau rear quarter vinyl roof. The Tempest LeMans was a trim package featuring sportier and more luxurious trim than the Tempest, including different badging and bucket seats.