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1971 Pontiac LeMans

$25,495

1971 Pontiac LeMans

Vehicle Details

Make

Pontiac

Model

LeMans

Year

1971

Mileage

80,000 miles

VIN

JJB3507

Body Type

Coupe

Description

1971 LeMans Sport. Was built in Pontiac, MI. Car runs and drives and stops fine. Spent most of its life in California. Car is pretty much rust-free and rot-free. Small surface rust in trunk - nothing through.

Grills on the hood have some surface rust. Lower quarter has a quarter size surface rust spot. Frame is spotless. Floors are spotless. Car has a couple small bubbles on the trunk lid and one small bubble on the lower quarter.

Paint needs some correction - some clear coat peeling as seen in pics. Still has all original body panels. Interior in really nice shape. Needs a rug. Driver's side door panel is a little ratty. Has factory rear shoulder belts with holders intact.

Was told (have no paperwork) engine is 1968 Pontiac 400 with a Butler rotating assembly (definitely has a cam). Old school valve covers. Heads on car are studded as seen in the pic. Transmission is 4-speed automatic, looks like 700 R-4.

Also 10-bolt Posi rear end. Transmission fluid and oil are very clean. Car has headers. Exhaust is about 80% good. Could use new connections from headers to the exhaust system. Has boxed lower control arms made by Hotchkis.

Car has 4-way disc brakes - stops very well. Car has 4 stock 15x8 Pontiac wheels - no trim rings. Power top works fine - has small rip on passenger side as shown in pics. All glass is good. Car to be sold with current registration and bill of sale only.

The bad: horn doesn't work, windshield wipers don't work, could use 2 tires, some A/C stuff missing but have brackets, an old compressor that's frozen. Condenser is still in the grill. Doors need to be keyed, but have brand new locks in the console.

Hood is hard to shut. Cigarette lighter doesn't work. Car could probably use A Frame bushings (typical California car - rubber disintegrates). This is a very good car you can drive now and restore later.

Very solid car. Please Note The Following **Vehicle Location is at our clients home and Not In Cadillac, Michigan.

Pontiac LeMans Buyer's Guide

Full guide
M
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

Pontiac LeMans Market Overview

Based on 35 Pontiac LeMans listings currently on ClassicCarsArena.com

35
Listed Now
$41,172
Avg. Asking Price
1964–1974
Year Range
Price Position on Our Site — Below Average
This car: $25,495
Low: $7,495 High: $82,995
Transmission Distribution
Automatic 51%
Manual 31%
Condition Distribution
Excellent 6%
Good 3%
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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

Check trunk floor seams and tail panel corners for rust (probe with screwdriver) —
Inspect front floor pans under carpet and full rocker panel length —
Verify cowl tag and engine pad stampings match claimed specs —
Confirm rear axle ratio and Posi vs open differential —
Inspect 8.2-inch rear axle housing ends for cracks (pre-1971 cars) —
Test power steering pump and inspect hoses for leaks (1968+ cars) —
Verify convertible top mechanism and weatherstripping condition —
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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