1967 Pontiac Lemans Convertible with 455 engine

1967 Pontiac Le Mans Convertible Description

VIN# 237677B131720

Email mqbroderick@gmail.com for video of car running

I purchased this 1967 Pontiac Lemans Convertible in 2008 from the second owner in Potomac, MD. He bought the car from the original owner in 1996. During his twelve years, he upgraded the stereo, replaced the convertible top in 2006 and used it as a weekend driver. The car had original paint, original interior, and ran well. It spent its entire life in a garage as evident by the minor surface quarter panel surface rust on the wheel wells.

This is my fourth restoration project and second Pontiac GTO/Lemans. My first GTO was a 1965 numbers matching tri-power 4 speed car. While I enjoyed restoring a numbers matching car, this 1967 Lemans was built to be a reliable, safe, and enjoyable driver for my family. However, I also wanted the infamous high torque/tire shredding Pontiac power for when I was alone, and this car accomplished both goals.

This particular car was chosen because of the remarkable condition of the frame, body, and interior. The three year restoration began almost immediately while not a trailer queen, the show-quality paint could be the foundation for a show-car. With a smooth comfortable ride and enough power/noise to excite any muscle car fan this car turns heads. Less than 2,500 miles have been added since restoration but it is driven at least once a month if only around the block. Original owner’s manual and significant restoration documentation will be provided including a 3” binder with hundreds of records, receipts, and other documentation.

The car is being sold because we don’t drive the car enough to warrant the garage space. Instead of family outings or car shows, our weekends are spent at my kid’s sporting events and travel. My hope is for the new owner to enjoy this car as much as we did and it brings years of happiness and joy.

Engine:

This engine was built to take advantage of the torque capabilities of the 455 while flattening the power band with a 428 crank. Pontiac racers have used this set-up for decades because it provides a smooth yet powerful transition through all the gears.

1972 Pontiac 455

4-bolt main YC block #C021797

(Note# In 2013, a 1972 455 YC block was sold on eBay for $2,500 as the metal content of these blocks are known to be strongest Pontiac factory blocks ever produced)

1969 428 Crank #9782769 see picture

Ported and polished Pontiac 4X heads

Edlebrock torque intake

Holley 750CFM double pumper carb

One inch spacer

Crane Fireball Electronic Ignition box

MSD coil and distributer

High torque mini starter

New water pump

New power steering pump

Low profile air filter

Original Mickey Thompson valve covers – not re-pop

Transmission

Rebuilt heavy duty Pontiac Turbo 350

2,000rpm stall torque converter

This transmission provides strong quick shifts

Upgraded shifter cable to allow original shifter to comply with turbo 350 transmission (original transmission was a two speedpower glide)

Rear:

Rebuilt 10 bolt 8.5 inch Pontiac rear with 390 posi

Front suspension:

Rebuilt using original metal and upgraded bushings

Heavy duty front sway bar

New OEM spec shocks

Rear suspension:

QA1 tubular upper and lower control arms

QA1 heavy duty rear sway bar

New OEM spec shocks

Interior:

New carpet

New wood rimmed steering wheel

Power Top

DOT legal 3point seatbelts in the rear

OEM door cards

New chrome hardware throughout including arm rests, door handles, window cranks, etc.

Original seats front and rear

Dashboard: Pervious owner cut a hole for aftermarket stereo. I didn’t like the look of a modern stereo, so I installed a metal support and the original radio. I agree this looks like crap, but it looks better than before. New owner may want to upgrade the dash.

DOT legal 3 point seat belts in the back – installed to ensure safety of my daughters

Original front lap belts

Brakes

New power steering pump

New master cylinder and brake booster

Vacuum reservoir

Original drum brakes have been rebuilt

Cooling:

Champion Brand 3 row aluminum radiator

Summit Racing dual electronic fans

180 degree thermostat

Paint

Sanded to bare metal and painted to match original 1967 Pontiac Mayfair Maize GM code WA3313

Paint work done by Car works in Elkwood, Virginia

Over $7,000 was spent on paint

Outside of hood arrow and “gills” all exterior badging was removed to create a smoother/cleaner look (original badges are included in the sale).

Chrome

New front and rear bumpers from Ames Performance Engineering

Rear taillight bezels were re-chromed

Original from chrome headlight bezel – could be replaced for under $100, but I like the look of the originals

NOS driver side adjustable mirror

New chrome door sills

NOTE: the passenger-side windshield frame chrome bracket is corroding. Bracket can be replaced and/or re-chromed. See picture

Exhaust

Doug’s stainless and polished aluminum long tube headers

X-Pipe 2.5” stainless steel exhaust system

New OEM chrome tail pipes

Wheel/tires

Restored 15” Pontiac wheels

Tires have less than 1,000 miles

Engine Bay

Painted factory black

Heating and air-conditioning units have been removed because I wasn’t using them and I like the clean/open looking engine bay

Wiring is wrapped, secured, and hidden from view