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| 1966 Pontiac Le Mans |
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Price: $32,900 |
Last Updated 12 hours ago
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| Year: |
1966 |
| Make: |
Pontiac |
| Model: |
Le Mans |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
326 V8 |
| Fuel: |
N\A |
| Color: |
Montero Red |
| Miles: |
57196 |
| Stock #: |
7092 |
| Body Style: |
Wagon |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible The Pontiac LeMans is a model name applied to automobiles marketed by Pontiac and named for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Originally a trim upgrade package based on the Tempest, the LeMans became a separate model in 1963.  By 1966, buyers had the option of the more pedestrian LeMans, or the performance model known as the GTO. That said, 13,080 LeMans convertibles were produced in 1966 and many had an overhead cam inline six cylinder that was touted as Son of GTO and put out 207 horsepower. For consignment, a 1966 Pontiac LeMans convertible showing 57,196 but the true mileage is unknown. This one houses Pontiac's optional 326ci V8 and is dressed as a GTO with some styling cues normally found on its big brother, or father as Pontiac would have it.  Fifteen colors were available in the Pontiac line in 1966 and certainly, red was the most vibrant. Exterior Our GTO tribute is finished in Montero Red with a contrasting black canvas top and in profile, looking sleek and sharp. With minor differences, most of the Pontiac line in 1966 shared a face with stacked headlights and mirror image grille surrounds and the distinctive nose.  A GTO emblem first appears in the right grille while a hood scoop rises from the hood providing a design cue that adds a bit of aggression to the long hood of a car considered mid size in 1966. The metalwork around the car is all intact but would benefit from some polishing or, in some cases, some restoration. The tail is consistent with Pontiac's creativity of the era and on this car, the tail lights appear as a series of parentheses, split wide, surrounded by contouring body lines, and flanking a straight, red latch panel.  A slightly mis-shaped bumper tops a single, straight exhaust pipe, giving us some pause as we pull up on this GTO.  There's some peeling chrome and a scuff on a bumper but beyond that, the exterior is in good shape with nice paint. Interior The black vinyl door panels are badged with LeMans in a similar crest to the GTO, and the ribbed panels appear to be in good shape.  Stitch patterned black vinyl buckets occupy the front, split by a console and sharing design and height with the back bench where we find some loose vinyl and some peeling piping but otherwise intact. Heavy patina is found on the steering wheel which is wrapped in spongy vinyl and fronts a slightly misfitting wood backed dash panel with four gauges arranged linearly atop four round features that include knobs and the ignition. Over to the right, holes for a radio under a vent control panel under a dash pad that looks added. The metal runway that makes up the console in the center needs restoration and the shifter could use a refresh as well. There's some uncommon rust on the under dash braces above the black loop carpet in good condition and wearing mats.  The trunk is barren and clean, and painted in the typical spatter design. Drivetrain Under the hood, a driver quality 326ci V8 with Pontiac blue valve covers and a 2-barrel carburetor, all resulting in 250 horsepower.  A ST300 2-speed automatic transmission sets the car in motion and sends power to the 10 bolt rear axle while power drum brakes all around bring the car to a stop. Undercarriage Driver quality underneath as well where there is a plethora of surface rust, some residual oil around, and some drips of transmission fluid on the pan. And we do note some invasive rust holes on the floor pan towards the rear seats. The car does have dual exhaust quieted by two Turbo mufflers and the left tailpipe is Swiss cheese and ends long before it reaches the bumper, hence the appearance of a single pipe.  Suspension is pretty standard as coil springs in front and a 4 link with coil springs in back. Drive-Ability Despite some imperfections, the 326 comes to life without hesitation and sends us on our way around the test loop where it tracks straight, handles bumps well, and h |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Power Steering,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Electric Clock,Bucket Seats |
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