1965 Pontiac Lemans, Gto Hood, 440 Stroker, 4speed, 12 Bolt Posi, Sleeper, 400 on 2040-cars

Year: 1965
Interior Color: parchment
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: V8
Model: Le Mans
Trim: LeMans
Drive Type: fresh Pontiac stroker
Mileage: 11,111
Sub Model: LeMans
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is a very nice 1965 Pontiac Lemans. This is not, yet another GTO clone, but a great representative of the proud LeMans nameplate. This is not just any Lemans though-equipped with a Pontiac 67 400 block and 428 crankshaft, it is 440 cubic inches of all Pontiac muscle. Equipped with an Engle cam, this Lemans has a great sounding lumpy idle that reminds observers of other great Pontiac muscle like the mighty Super Duty, Ram Air, Tri Power and Swiss Cheese Catalinas. A fresh Muncie 4 speed trans is run through the gears by a short throw Hurst shifter, a new driveshaft and a fresh 12 bolt GM posi. A nice set of headers and a proper large diameter, mandrel bent exhaust system ensures that the mighty engine breathes freely. A new clutch, radiator, suspension bushings and Holley carb are in place. A fresh disc brake system is in place to ensure proper stops.

There are Hotchkis springs, KYB shocks and new ball joints. The LeMans fires right up and after a moment or two to warm up, settles into a nice, lumpy, musclecar idle. The Car runs great and moves down the road with authority. The body is painted the original color-Teal Turquise and the bumpers are resplendent in fresh chrome. All the emblems are refurbished or fresh and a good portion of the weatherstripping has alos been replaced. The body is very straight and the paint is very good driver quality. The interior is the original Pontiac parchment and in nice condition. It has a later model GM sport steering wheel(original Lemans wheel included) and a set of competiton belts. A neat touch is the old school AutoMeter tach fitted into the Pontiac gauge panel. The original Pontiac radio is in place as well. This Lemans is set-up as an old school "Sleeper" as all the 326 emblems and decals are in place. It does have a GTO hood as I thought it looked great.

The engine has great oil pressure, no leaks and runs cool. The trans shifts great and the posi will lay down a couple strips of rubber on demand. All in all, a great example of the proud Pontiac heritage and a nice way to have unique car to take to local shows and Cars & Coffee. This LeMans turns heads with its muscular idle and great look-and everyone loves the big Pontiac mill and four speed. Many have said they are glad it wans't cloned into yet another GTO.

Is it perfect? no. Some of the chrome and stainless show some wear and a few minor dings, pits,etc. The interior, while very presentable, does have a few scratches, minor wear, etc. The steering box is manual a quick ratio and new. It is pretty heavy to steer at low speeds-if I had to do it again, I'd probably convert to power steering. The gas gauge is currently in operative. It was working and the tank is new, so probably a simple fix. As stated earlier, the idle is lumpy. I think it sounds great, but it does take a minute or two to fully warm up.

I does have a full set of trim rings for the LeMans and center caps-They weren't on for the pics as I think it looks racier without them. In short, the LeMans doesn't need much to get to the next level and represents a fantastic chance to own a very neat car. I don't need to sell, just reducing the size of my collection. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.