1966 Pontiac Le Mans

1966 Pontiac LeMans Convertible For consignment, a 1966 Pontiac LeMans convertible showing 57,196 but the true mileage is unknown. This one houses Pontiacs 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 Pontiacs 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 . Theres 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. Theres 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 has decent acceleration. 14-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels carry the car wrapped in staggered size tires, but the ride is level and visibility is good. We note the wipers dont work but all other functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. Heres one you can drive with abandon! A very nice but less than perfect LeMans, badged as a GTO and sporting a sharp suit of red. And if youre willing to provide some TLC, it can be done so mostly while still being able to drive and enjoy the car! Its already a head turner and these mid-size metal rides of the 60s, once common cars, are now classic in every way. Put your money down on red, todays your lucky day! 237676P260728 2-Pontiac 37-LeMans 67-Convertible 6-1966 P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant 260728-Sequential Unit Number TRIM TAG 03C-3rd Week March ST 66 23767-1966 Pontiac LeMans BODY PON3613-Pontiac Body # TR 223B-Black Vinyl Buckets PAINT W2-Platinum, Black Top W-Tinted Windshield 2W-2 Speed Automatic G-Console 5Y-Custom Seat Belts Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (thats more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. 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