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1970 Pontiac LeMans

$8,995

Vehicle Details

Make

Pontiac

Model

LeMans

Year

1970

Mileage

62,000 miles

VIN

AMS48227

Body Type

Coupe

Engine

455

Description

1970 Pontiac LeMans GTO Clone – Project Car 1970 Pontiac LeMans built as a GTO clone. This is a project car that needs to be reassembled. The front clip is removed. Clean title in hand. Engine / Drivetrain Two 455 engines included: One engine is disassembled and in pieces One rebuilt 455 with heads removed Needs rockers, lifters, and connecting rods 4.56 rear end HEI distributor Headers (2 sets) Starter and alternators Body / Exterior 400 hood with scoops Hood tach Deck lid wing/spoiler Emblems and chrome trim included Set of five stock 14' wheels New set of 15' wheels Suspension / Brakes / Steering New front-end components and ball joints New steering column and wood steering wheel Brake booster Front disc brakes New fuel lines New brake lines Cooling / Fuel System 4-core aluminum radiator New heater core Needs a fuel tank or the original tank cleaned Additional Information Many new parts included Car needs to be put back together Title in hand This is a project vehicle and will require assembly and additional parts to complete.

Pontiac LeMans Buyer's Guide

Full guide

Mike Sullivan

Muscle Cars

1962–1981

~3 min read

Updated Apr 2026

The GTO's sibling offers genuine A-body style and performance at a fraction of the cost, the Pontiac LeMans is the smart collector's alternative.

This guide covers

✓ 8-point inspection checklist

✓ Common issues & what to avoid

✓ In-person inspection guide

✓ Market pricing by year & condition

✓ 3 FAQs answered

✓ History & fun facts

Read the Full LeMans Buyer's Guide

Pontiac LeMans Market Overview

Based on 24 Pontiac LeMans listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

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$39,141

Avg. Asking Price

1964–1972

Year Range

Price Position on Our Site - Below Average

This car: $8,995

Low: $8,995 High: $79,995

Transmission Distribution

Automatic 67%

Manual 17%

Condition Distribution

Good 8%

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Pontiac LeMans Buyer's Guide

The Pontiac LeMans is inextricably linked to its famous sibling, the GTO, but the LeMans stands on its own merits as one of the most versatile and undervalued collectibles in the A-body universe. From the elegant 1964 hardtop to the muscular 1971 Sport Coupe and the trim 1973–1977 Colonnade, the LeMans offers a range of collector entry points at prices well below GTO territory.

What to Check Before Buying

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Check trunk floor seams and tail panel corners for rust (probe with screwdriver) ,

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Inspect front floor pans under carpet and full rocker panel length ,

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Verify cowl tag and engine pad stampings match claimed specs ,

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Confirm rear axle ratio and Posi vs open differential ,

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Inspect 8.2-inch rear axle housing ends for cracks (pre-1971 cars) ,

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Test power steering pump and inspect hoses for leaks (1968+ cars) ,

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Verify convertible top mechanism and weatherstripping condition ,

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Check for GTO-clone badge swapping — confirm all trim tags ,

Common Issues

A-body rust in trunk floors, tail panels, and rocker panels is universal, expect some remediation on any survivor. GTO-clone badge-swapping is less common than on GTOs themselves but worth verifying. The 8.2-inch rear axle can crack at the housing ends under high-torque applications. Power steering pumps and hoses wear on higher-mileage cars.

What to Look For

The ideal LeMans buy is a southern or western car with matching-numbers drivetrain, original paint, and a well-documented service history. A black-plate California car with numbers-matching 400 and factory air conditioning represents the ceiling of the market. For budget buyers, a solid-bodied 1973 Sport Coupe in a desirable color with a rebuilt 350 is a far smarter investment than a rough GTO.

Price Guide

LeMans values are 40–60% below GTO for equivalent condition and specs. 1964–1967 coupes: $18,000–$28,000 (V8). 1969–1971 Sport Coupes (400/455ci): $20,000–$35,000. Convertibles add 20–35%. 1973 Sport Coupes: $10,000–$18,000, emerging appreciation trend. Base six-cylinder cars: $6,000–$12,000.

Did You Know?

The 1964 GTO was literally a LeMans option package, the most consequential option package in automotive history. Pontiac sold 32,450 GTOs in 1964 despite corporate resistance. The name 'LeMans' referenced the famous 24-hour French endurance race, a nod to Pontiac's performance ambitions. The 1973 LeMans Sport Coupe's fastback roofline was designed by Bill Porter and remains one of GM's most elegant Colonnade-era shapes.

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