Pontiac Le Mans Can Am project WITH PARTS CAR (1977)
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| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1977 |
| Mileage: | 99000 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
| Vehicle Title: | Clean | Body Type: | Coupe |
| Model: | Le Mans | Transmission: | Automatic |
| Make: | Pontiac |
Rindge, New Hampshire, United States
Vehicle description
The 1977 LeMans Can-Am is one of approx. 1300 built, the unusual history of that production run is well documented in online sources. Of the 2 engine options, this one has the more desirable Pontiac 400 Trans Am engine, rather than the Oldsmobile 403 smog version. It has a TH400 automatic transmission. It is a complete, numbers matching car, however numerous parts have been removed, some have been cleaned and painted (mostly underhood stuff and the gas tank) and some were removed to place in dry storage, to protect from further damage from the elements. The frame is solid. The engine and transmission were rebuilt in the past, and should run, but I have not had it running. I would recommend a partial teardown of the motor to confirm the internal condition, and to protect it during start-up efforts. The body needs total restoration, including floor pans, and cowl work. The trunk floor is surprisingly intact, it looks like it was treated with POR15 at some point. Interior needs restoration, it has buckets and console in Firethorn Red, and the Grand Prix factory dash with full gauge package. All glass is good, and the car has some really unusual forged aluminum wheels on it. This will be a very distinctive and powerful car once restored.
The Grand Lemans (INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE) is a running, driving car - we drove it to NH from Connecticut after purchase, with no problems. It goes down the road smoothly, and the seats are so comfortable it feels like a cadillac. It has a 301 V8 with a TH350 auto trans. It has had some bodywork in the past, looks like it could have been done better, and some small spots need repair. I get the idea that someone surprised their parents by restoring their old car, it is pretty, but not show quality. I purchased it because it has most of the parts the Can-Am needs, in much better condition. The interior is a direct swap, with the same dash, console, door panels, seats, carpet and headliner in the correct color. The body panels would be much easier to restore and swap onto the Can-Am. The frame, floors and trunk are solid, and the only reason this is not a direct body swap is the shape of the rear sail panel windows - this car has the rectangular luxury car version, and the Can-Am has triangular "sport coupe" version windows with louvers. This car has most of the chrome trim and bumpers in much better shape than the other car. The doors and hinges are in good shape. I was told by my mechanic that the car is in unusually good condition underneath, and inspection would only require replacement of some brake lines.
The Grand Lemans (INCLUDED IN THE SALE PRICE) is a running, driving car - we drove it to NH from Connecticut after purchase, with no problems. It goes down the road smoothly, and the seats are so comfortable it feels like a cadillac. It has a 301 V8 with a TH350 auto trans. It has had some bodywork in the past, looks like it could have been done better, and some small spots need repair. I get the idea that someone surprised their parents by restoring their old car, it is pretty, but not show quality. I purchased it because it has most of the parts the Can-Am needs, in much better condition. The interior is a direct swap, with the same dash, console, door panels, seats, carpet and headliner in the correct color. The body panels would be much easier to restore and swap onto the Can-Am. The frame, floors and trunk are solid, and the only reason this is not a direct body swap is the shape of the rear sail panel windows - this car has the rectangular luxury car version, and the Can-Am has triangular "sport coupe" version windows with louvers. This car has most of the chrome trim and bumpers in much better shape than the other car. The doors and hinges are in good shape. I was told by my mechanic that the car is in unusually good condition underneath, and inspection would only require replacement of some brake lines.