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I would like to hear from any 72 gt sport owners to swap pictures or parts. I own a 72 gt convert with the hurst shifter and a 455. I have never seen another or met anyone with a like car. I am in the Northeast by phila.
email me at p_dierkes@msn.com
I have been hoping to purchase an early 70's LeMans since the first day I laid eyes on one (at age 12) I would have settled for something simular, Chevelle possibly. I moved into a new apartment building last October only to discover a 1972 LeMans, 350, Red with white seats and black trim. Black vinyl top installed before delivery by dealership. The car was sitting and never moved. Christmas day last year I saw an elderly man washing it in the underground. I asked if he was selling it and he said he was considering it. It belonged to his wife who passed away back in April 2003. The car had not been used since, except for the occasional wash inside the building. Everything is original, even the exhaust. It has 42,700 miles. It is just now needing a paint job because of the dampness in the underground. He did not keep it covered. Picked it up for $2,000. What a steal! Can anyone tell me what it's real value is?, and if painting it would increase it's value? Sorry guys. It's not for sale. Enjoying it too much and getting plenty of looks and offers. Two days after I got it I was offered $7,000. Is it worth more?
Please comment. mosamson@hotmail.com
Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
Hello, I'm currently at work and I was surfing the net about my old car and I found this place, lots of people talking about their cars and some selling them, I don't know how anyone could sell them, they are so beautiful, also someone mentioned if anyone knew how man was made, I ran the ID number (from under the windshield) and I sent it into Pontiac and I got some information back, the model that I have, 1972 Pontiac LeMans GT Luxary Edition, basically its the poor man version of a GTO, made back then for the less wealthy people, and by the records only 2000 were made, now I'm far from a car guy, but I'm pretty sure less than 2000 of the same cars is pretty rare, this LeMans was Gold when my father first Purchased it, it was in horrible condition, rusted, falling apart etc. My father took the car apart, motor and all, and cleaned them up, sanded, patched and what he couldn't fix he ordered, so he restored the car back, but painted it white, I believe the engine was a V8, 350 Big Block engine, 350HP, but he has some parts added, new filtering system, and such so the HP is up to 400 now, it was a turbo engine as well and registered at 160mp/h (256km/h) which is pretty good for an old car, I'm only 20, I seen this car being built by my father since I was 12, I grew up with this vehicle and I love it and I will drive it around till it won't drive no more, someday hopefully I have the opportunity to pass this vehicle to my child, I did some modifications to the car though, most Antique nuts would kill me, the original stereo system (radio) was removed and a Kenwood CD Player was installed, same as 6 speakers and amps and electronic windows (which I regret having them installed...) oh well, this car has a nice history, it was bought by a man in Minnesota in 1973 and from there moved up to Canada in which another man purchased it at 1987 in a place called Margaree (Nova Scotia, Canada) and in 1996 my father purchased it from him, the old man who sold it loved the car and wanted to see it restored, my father promised he would, after he finished he drove back up to the man (which is a 4 hour drive) to show the man what he has done, but sadly the man past away 8 days prior, so he drove the car to the mans grave and parked it there for a few minutes, I guess to show the man what he had done, quite the story, well it was nice to read about others who enjoy their LeMans, Happy Trails.
Hello fellow Lemans Owners,
I own a 1972 Lemans GT. It has a 350 2BBL, and a 350 turbo automatic trans. Its light blue with silver side strips. It also has the Enduro Style front end, the ram air hood. Other options include the Pontiac rally rims, a/c, tilt wheel, cruise control, and a factory 8 track. It has white interior with a black dash and white center console. I was just looking to gain more information on this style Lemans and was interested to know how many other people have these options or what options they have. Also was interested to know the approximate value. When the car was bought it was pretty rough with rust and paint. Both rear quarter panels where replaced and other spots were patched. The paint was matched as close as it we could get it and the stripes were painted on along with the GT decals. The engine has 150,000+ miles on it and is still in need of a much needed overhaul. I drove the car as a daily driver all though high school and now sits in a garage covered and started once a month until I can get back home and do some work on the engine. This car is loved and will be long appreciated. If anyone has any more information on these models or would like to talk about these awesome cars or exchange pics just email me at kjvanbata@yahoo.com.
Thanks,
I will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Hello again.
I posted a long story on 17th Jul 2004, 17:53, that post was from me, I forgot to mention a few things and I got a few pictures taken since than, somethings I forgot to mention was the Mileage, I believe it was over 170,000 I haven't checked it in a while, its been around a lot so I believe it may be in the 200,000 easily, also my father a few months ago obtained some original wheels and rims, Pontiac Raceway ties and my personal favorite Original 1972 Pontiac Honeycomb Rims, made out of hard rubber, tire like, beautiful! It cost us about 1,400 (Canadian) for them, was worth it really makes the car look nicer, I'm still not sure on the worth of these cars, but we got ask many many times to sell the vehicle, the most I we got was 12,000 if I wasn't there my father would have sold it, luckily I was, well here is a few pictures I took the other day.
1st one http://img65.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Pinkusateru/Other/1972_Pontiac_LeMans.jpg.
2nd one
http://img65.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Pinkusateru/Other/?action=view¤t=1972_Pontiac_LeMans_III.jpg.
3rd One
http://img65.photobucket.com/albums/v198/Pinkusateru/Other/?action=view¤t=Motor.jpg.
As you can see the car is in pretty good shape considering that my father really doesn't take care of it, I'm waiting for the day I get it, hopefully soon, because as you can see from the sorry shape of the motor it may not last long, he is however getting new headers and a few other parts for the motor, but it needs more care then just replacing parts, its sad, also the truck is getting quite rusty, these LeMans rust an awful lot, every site I seen on the net with LeMans, I always see rust or hear tails of it, oh well, also one last thing, if you haven't noticed the words GTO plastered all over the car, My father didn't realize what the car was till after 4 years and after me running the ID into Pontiac to find out it was a GT not a GTO, but the stickers are there now, but when I get the car, they will be the first think to go as well as a new paint job, well I have to get back to work, if anyone wants to to talk about anything, LeMans lovers etc email or messenger Pinkusateru@hotmail.com.
Hi, I just bought a 1972 pontiac lemans luxury. and I am trying to find how many were made that year, and what is the price. if you know were I can find informantion about the producation of the car would be grea, and the price.
I owned a 1972 Le Mans GT back in the mid 1970's. The car was metallic green with gold stripes. The paint would look gold if you looked at in from an angle. It had the GT emblem on the trunk and the front fenders. Came stock with a 350 2/barrel (I believe it was a Carter) 3 speed standard with floor shifter and Bench seat. I also remember it having the 350 emblems on the lower fenders in front of the doors. I loved that car and regret ever selling it, but did sell it back in the days of the gas crunch and waiting in gas lines. I do have some photos of it.
It was an awesome car and very hard to find info on it.
Hi, I am still desperate to now how many 1972 pontiac Lemans Luxury were made, Please anyone who can help me my e-mail is nismo099@yahoo.com please write me even if you have little information or to talk about lemans. There is a comment in here about a person who owned a luxury lemans he who says there are 2000 I would like to talk to him please send me an e-mail because you did not place you for me to write you. I have a gold 1972 lemans luxury like yours with bucket seats please write me.
Like some of you I own a 1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans, I am looking for the same information on production total, & any other information I can get. I'm am restoring the car now & plan on showing it. Any information would be helpful, thank you from another Pontiac NUT, please e-mail me at mstitcher@tampabay.rr.com///////
Shortly after graduating high school in 1978, I bought a 1973 Pontiac LeMans GT from my brother. I know of at least two previous owners of this car before him.
I loved this baby. It was brown, with the stripe down the side. It had the bench seat, factory Hurst shifter 3-Speed in the floor, 350 2 Barrel carb, factory Pontiac Rally Wheels, and factory dual exhaust.
Through the previous owners and when I obtained possession of it, the rear end sat low to the ground. I personally didn’t care for that particular look, so I went to work on it. I added a set of Gabriel High Jacker air shocks and pumped them up to raise the tail end on up, giving it the Hot Rod look I was seeking.
Next, I wanted the sound, to go with the new look. So I added a pair Cherry Bomb glass packs. That gave me what I wanted to hear, but not what the local Police Dept. wanted to hear.
Last, to spruce up the looks, I put on a set of tires. After a high speed blowout on the Zenith SS Wide Trac’s, I put on a set of white letter Cooper 60 XXT’s on the back and Cooper 70 XXT’s on the front. This car turned more heads than any vehicle that I have ever owned. The Cherry Bombs got their attention, then their eyes would lock on target.
Then, a major mistake on my part, parked her in the junkyard. I have still been unable to spot a picture of a 73 GT with that color and stripe down the side. The pictures that I see now seem to show a shorter overall length than what I remember about mine. Even the doors on mine seemed longer than what I can find in the pictures of this particular model.
But, I won’t stop looking and I will, someday, have another LeMans or GTO.
I am also on the hunt for a late 60’s or 70 something Cuda, Roadrunner, or a Super Bee.
I just picked up a 1972 Lemans Luxury completely stock with some rust. It runs like a champ and the only modification I'm aware of is it now has dual exhaust. It has the factory skirts with the 350 2bbl engine, A/C, I only bought it to help a guy out who had no choice, but to sell it and move out of state. I need to sell it now due to financial reasons. If anyone is interested in purchasing it please email me for pictures and more info. Thanks. My email address is 1dukeofearl@myway.com
1972 Pontiac GTO Clone for sale. 350 with automatic. This car was painted about 7 years ago and presents itself well. Is missing the rear valance. Has PMD rally wheels. The interior, other than the front seat, which has seat covers, is in good shape. A fellow who does classic body work, gives it somewhere between a 3 and a 2. 402-725-3320
I have a 1972 Pontiac Lemans GT with a 400-4bbl, dual exhaust - this was was ordered with a TH400 automatic transmission and from all my research it makes it 1 in 216. I am still in the restoration stage with a complete engine overhaul and trans overhaul last year. I paid $150 for it about 15 years ago and drove it 80 miles home. If anyone is interested in discussing this, please drop me an Email at lemansgt@yahoo.com.
Hello all I have enjoyed reading all of your comments. Like the rest of you I have an attachment to the car and it's not just a car like my wife says. My brother had a 71 with a 400 and I thought it was really fast. Eventually he sold it,but I always loved that car. Now I'm 32 with kids and a mortage,but I managed to get my hands on a 72 luxury lemans with a 350. It's in really bad shape. I have just now got the rust under control,but it needs a lot of body work. Soon I will be stationed in Guam with out my family,but it will give me a chance to work on the car. My 3 kids love to play in it. My son pretends to drive. Like any Father I intend to pass it on to him. Some cars are just cars,but for us a lemans makes memories.
I am the proud owner of a one family 72 LeMans "GT". Endura nose and all. My dad drove it off the showroom in 72 after my mom gave birth to my baby sister. Guess a VW wasn't what he had in mind for a family truckster. Well, it was dad's daily work car (and truck at times) for 8 long Ohio years. He and Mom couldn't part with it so they had it restored. Mom drove it basically from then on (Dad got a truck). It was fun when Mom would pick me up from school before I got my license and she would drag race kids getting out of school who thought their cars were tough. Somehow Mom always won. It has the original 350 still in it, 165,000 miles and all. Haven't had much luck with transmissions though, on its 3rd one. So, in '89 my parents were looking for a new car. They found a Grand Am they wanted. I told them NOT to trade the LeMans in on it. They wouldn't get much for it any way. I told them to give it to me and one day I would restore it to its former glory. Well here we are years later and the car is still not done. Though I have accumulated lots of parts for it. The time is nearing that it will begin its transformation to the great car it once was. I think I'll give it a little more umph under the hood, but Mom and Dad will really be excited to see it done as will I. I've told my wife that I will never sell that car (much to her dismay). I have went so far as to say that if I was completely broke, I would sell my house and live in my car, rather than vise versa. Well, that's my tale of my LeMans.