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1971 Pontiac Lemans T37 Frame Up California Car on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:142069
Location:

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, United States
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Ladies and Gentlemen—Pontiac Lovers—First Time Offered on Ebay!

 

What an Opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind Pontiac at a great price!!

 

Rarely do you find a low production Pontiac T-37 with a slim chance of finding another one like it.  Up for auction is a stunning 1971 Pontiac LeMans T-37 that has undergone a complete frame-up restoration.  The car is owned by a friend of mine who spared no expen$e in its restoration. The car was born in California and spent most of its life on the west coast, always garaged and never any rust.  It has all of its original GM sheet metal (panels etc.).  The car was stripped to the bare metal and painted in a base/coat clear coat, Adriatic Blue (paint code 24, its original color). It has the dependable 350 cu. inch engine, automatic trans., power steering, disc brakes and cold A/C.  The following is a partial list of what’s been done to this magnificent machine:   

 

  • Original engine was rebuilt to factory specs.

  • Rebuilt turbo 350 trans. with new modulator.

  • Rear axle was inspected and serviced.

  • New aluminum radiator.

  • New motor mounts and trans. mount.

  • New belts.

  • Rebuilt carburetor.

  • New A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, thermal expansion valve, drier.

  • New Delco ignition cable set.

  • New heater hoses.

  • New windshield washer pump.

  • New fuel and water pump.

  • New power steering box and pressure hoses.

  • New battery.

  • New interior including new dash pad.

  • New complete ‘Infinity’ car stereo system with speakers.

  • New upper/lower ball joints.

  • New control arm bushings.

  • New front sway bar link kit.

  • New sway bar frame bushings.

  • All new springs and shocks.

  • Front end alignment.

  • Balanced drive shaft with new U joints.

  • New Flowmaster exhaust system.

  • New Delco fuel level sender.

  • All New Weatherstriping.

  • New Pontiac Rallye II chrome wheels and new Coker red line radial tires.

  • Has a Great Stereo

 

The car runs and drives beautifully.  Photos cannot capture the true beauty of this classic Pontiac.  The floor pans, frame rails, and trunk are in excellent condition. All of the pot metal, bumpers, moldings etc. are also in excellent condition.  In my opinion, this is an unbelievable find.  I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere.  It has a clear title and plenty of documentation including:

 

  • Build sheet.

  • Owners manual.

  • PHS documents, including window sticker.

  • Service and restoration receipts.

  • 1971 Pontiac New Vehicle Warranty Brochure.

  • 1971 New Vehicle Inspection Procedure Report (dated 9-20-71, Calif.).

 

Please come see and drive it for yourself. Drive it home!

 

NO DISAPPOINTMENTS!

 

If you’ve been waiting for a one-of-a-kind Pontiac to come along then don’t let this one get away; Should you have any questions, please call

Bill @ 410-271-6800. 

 

VEHICLE TERMS:

 

The car is sold AS-IS with no guarantee/warranty either expressed or implied.  Successful bidder pays $500 down payment (PayPal is preferred) for the vehicle within 48 hours of bid close and should make arrangements to pick up the car within 2 weeks of auction close.  Seller releases all responsibility for the car upon receipt of payment from bidder.  Buyer will assume all responsibility for said vehicle, including but not limited to liability.  Seller has the right to end the auction early.   

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