1972 Pontiac Luxury
LeMans
Very Rare Car! Only 8,000
Every Made, Fewer Left…
Last And Only
Year Of The Luxury Line!
Last Year Of The
A-body Style…
Clean And Clear Title!
For
1972, the top-line intermediate was the Luxury Le Mans, available in hardtop
sedan and coupe models, featuring upgraded interiors compared to regular Le
Mans models.
Pontiac
had made some big changes in 1971 so 1972 didn't see much in the way of
restructuring. However, one big addition included a plush Luxury LeMans
featuring all Morrokide bucket seats in hardtop versions or notchback seats in
other body styles.
WHAT IS THE STORY?
This car was originally sold in my home town at a local dealership brand new. It stayed in the town its whole life and eventually the family that bought it new passed it onto their son to drive to school in the late 80s. My mother remembers her classmate driving it daily. Eventually the car was sold to a junk yard.
We saved
this car from the crusher is 2006, when my parents bought it for my 16th
birthday. When I found this gem it was beat up and tattered. The plan was to
rebuild this car with my Father but we never got the chance because he passed
away from cancer. I have tried to keep it sheltered most of the time I have had it, and to my knowledge it is only a 2 owner car.
I hate to
see it go, but with a new wife and a budding family I need the cash more than
the car. I have done the hard work, now all that is left is to put it back
together and paint it! I will be as open as possible and try to describe this
to the best of my ability.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES?
Body
Type: 2 Door
Hardtop
Engine Type: 8-cyl. 350cid
Engine Power: 160hp 2bbl
Engine Specs: V8
5735 cc | 5.7 L
Engine Location: Front
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Curb Weight: 3234 lbs.
Vehicle Length: 202.3 in.
Wheel Base: 112 in.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE?
After
pulling it out of the junkyard, I took it to get a tune up and body work. It
was professionally done and there was little to NO bond-o used in the
repairs. The car was then stripped down and treated with primer to get ready to
paint. Unfortunately, we never got that far… but, it was clear coated to
protect the car and primer until it was ready to paint. That means that it only
needs to be sanded down a little to reveal the primer and then painted.
The engine
was grimy, but I got it running and running strong! That is until the starter
went out and I just have not had the time or money to fix it. After the passing
of my father I put the whole project on the back burner.
The car has
been cleaned out and the interior gutted. I installed a new Pioneer deck for
the radio and wired speakers. The speakers were never really installed, just
set in place and more than likely they are now shot.
WHAT IS THERE? AND WHAT IS MISSING?
The
suspension is all original and the car features drum brakes. However, I do have
the parts for a disk system that I was going to convert it to. It may be
missing a few pieces but the main parts are there. The frame is sound and to my
knowledge it has not been in an accident.
When I
bought the car the bucket seats were missing, but I bought a set to use. They
are not the originals, but they are the same style. So, with new vinyl you
would not know the difference. The rear seat is intact and actually in decent
shape all things considered.
All of the
other interior pieces are there and intact with the exception of the headliner
and the carpet. I think I have an old headliner for it but I will have to
double check.
I have all
of the trim and other badges that came with the car as well as the original
1972 license plates! All are in decent shape and probably only need to be
polished. Speaking of trim, the car came from the factory with a vinyl top,
unfortunately time ripped it apart before I got to it and I have not bought a
replacement.
The
passenger side window is missing because of a rouge flying rock, but it has
been cleaned up. I do however have a replacement windshield and the rest of the
windows are in great shape! All of the old window trim was thrown away as it
was rotten and will need to be replaced.
There are
also a lot of extra parts as I had two of these cars to pick from. For example,
a cam shaft, disk brakes, and various other parts. The rest of the car is
intact from the bumpers to the motor. The only other thing I know it is missing
is a key to the trunk. One of the keys fits, but it will not open it for whatever
reason.
There are
also a few pieces of fun documentation that came with this beauty.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This
auction is for local pickup only. I will not ship the vehicle nor do I have to
ability to move it or transport the car. As such, I have also listed it on the
local market. So, I reserve the right to cancel the listing if an able and
willing buy appears prior to the end of the listing. This Pontiac is an old
vehicle that is not perfect and will need some love. So, this is being sold
as is with no refunds. I will however do my best to answer any and all
questions you may have. I defiantly want this to be a smooth and delightful
transaction for both parties. I also have more pictures from before the body work, junk yard fresh. Ask me to see them if you are interested.
I do not
accept solicitation. Do not contact me with any offers other than those specific
to buying this vehicle as it is listed. I will not respond.