56k Original Miles: 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible
It’s always interesting when a car arrives on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it becomes a battle to determine what its best feature is. That is the case with this 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible. This is a classic that, until recently, had belonged to the same family from the day that it rolled off the showroom floor. It is original and in excellent condition, and it also has 56,000 original miles on the clock. Barn Finder MattR spotted the Pontiac for us, so thank you for that, Matt. It is located in Toledo, Ohio, and has been listed for sale here on Craigslist. This beauty can be yours if you hand the owner $22,000.
There’s a lot to like about this Montreux Blue Pontiac, and this includes how nicely it presents. It isn’t clear when the seller purchased the vehicle, but he did buy it from its original owners. There are no indications of any repainting work, and the seller doesn’t mention any in the listing. If the paint is original, it has managed to hang onto a good shine. The panels are straight, but the big question in cases like this will always revolve around the presence (or otherwise) of rust. It seems that there is nothing to fear on that front. The owner states that the frame and floors are solid and that there isn’t even surface corrosion to contend with. The LeMans is fitted with a White power top. This is said to be in very good condition and raises and lowers perfectly. The trim and chrome are in excellent order, while the same is true of the glass.
This LeMans comes equipped with a 326ci V8, a 2-speed Powerglide transmission, and power steering. The owner doesn’t specifically say that the vehicle is numbers-matching, so that is a question that potential buyers might need to ask. It also isn’t clear which version of the 326 this is. That means that it could be pumping out either 250hp or 285hp. Working on the theory that we’re talking about the 250hp engine, that would make it capable of covering the ¼ mile in 18.3 seconds. If this is the more powerful unit, that will shave the ET to 16.4 seconds. The owner has performed a fair amount of work on the vehicle recently. It has received new brakes, along with a new carburetor and a new radiator. If you throw in a new exhaust, an alternator, tires, a fuel pump, and a battery, the owner has been splashing the cash. It hasn’t all been in vain because the Pontiac runs and drives perfectly. He says that it has 56,000 original miles on the clock but doesn’t indicate whether he holds verifying evidence.
The interior isn’t loaded with luxury appointments, but if potential buyers are looking for a tidy survivor, this LeMans meets that description. It is upholstered in White, and while there is some minor yellowing visible, it appears to be in excellent condition. There are no rips or tears and no visible edge wear. The yellowing might not be a problem because there are companies that can address this without having to resort to a retrim. It looks like there could be some minor fading on the carpet, but the dash and pad appear to be excellent. As well as a power top, the Pontiac comes equipped with its original AM radio.
This 1967 LeMans Convertible is a tidy survivor. Taken at face value, it seems to have a lot to offer its next owner. It isn’t a trailer queen, and that’s why I like it. This car has been driven and enjoyed in the past, and while a new owner might choose to perform some form of restoration, this isn’t essential. It is a car that would be perfect for some casual and relaxed cruising, and if that sounds like a tempting proposition to you, maybe you need to follow up on this beauty.
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Comments
I am certainly no expert on these cars, except I have friends that are and both have GTO’s and the have told me the LeMans is basically a GTO ,with different badges. I would think this car would be an excellent buy, do to condition and price and it’s connection tho a GTO.
Yes and no . The le mans has fake vents in front of the rear wheels the G T O doesn’t the le mans share the same taillights with the tempest the G T O is different
The GTO had, that year, a 389 c.i. instead of the 326.
Looks like a nice car for the money. The exterior color is very attractive as is the interior. Under the hood looks great, too. I like the car mostly as-is though I don’t care for the wheel covers. It would have been nice to have a console with the bucket seats as it looks a little bare in there without it. All in all it’s a good looking drop top and probably worth the money if the car is as represented.
Interesting enough, the 326 from Pontiac was actually a 336 displacement. The 326 Badging was a down play from a Corporate mandate.
63 was the only year the 326 was a 336. In 64 the bore size was reduced making it a true 326.
Trees in ths pics are green so how old are the pics?
Mostly true. A lot of ’64-’67 LeMans were made into GTO clones, copies, tributes or dishonest representations. I’m not sure that all of the GTO engine options were available with the Lemans though.
Cloned Pontiacs can be easily proven through PHS, there is no way for a seller to fool a vigilante buyer.
Steve R
The transmission is a Super Turbine 300, not a Powerglide. It was shared across the BOP line. The Powerglide would become available after 1969 when they started using Chevy sixes.
Canadian produced Pontiacs of the day had Chevrolet engines, hence used the Powerglide instead of the B-O-P Super Turbine 300 used in US production from ’64-’69. (which is often mistaken as a Powerglide)
I owned a 1967 Pontiac LeMans and it was equipped with a 326 engine and a two speed power glide; All original!
In the 70s my father had hardtop 67 Lemans, the exact same color combo but with the OHC 6. I miss that old thing.
Gone!
Lots of car for $22K. Someone could put GTO badges on it and many would never know the difference.
I would I had a 1966 GTO 4-speed Pontiac.
Darn!!! Sold already. Anybody got one like that for sale?
Actually, ‘67 GTO’s came standard with a 335 hp 400. They also had a different grille taillights and faux walnut on the dash. I had one as a teenager, in the early ‘70’s.