$94,995
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Pure Pontiac through and through, this absolutely incredible 1963 Pontiac LeMans is a late-model GTO in disguise. An awesome example of Pontiac Pro-Touring muscle, it\'s got finesse, brutal horsepower, and incredible good looks, and with more than $157,000 in build receipts, you know it\'s off-the-charts amazing. It\'s kind of fitting that the basis of the first GTO was filled with the hardware from the last, and everything in-between is from the Excitement Division as well. The Le Mans bodywork never looked this good from the factory, and the slick little 2-door post coupe makes a fine foundation for a modern muscle car. The inky black sheetmetal almost looks shrink-wrapped over the mechanicals, and with the bumper tucked in close to the body, that hood scoop borrowed from a Super Duty Tempest, a 1970 GTO chin spoiler, and a ducktail spoiler from a \'69 Firebird, there\'s plenty of Pontiac performance DNA to go around. Finish quality is quite good, with straight bodywork and a minimum of frills, although they kept the chrome details to make it sparkle. Note the fender ornaments above the headlights, the traditional Pontiac split grille, and the cool Pontiac chevrons on the quarter panels, all of which mean you can find something new to appreciate every time you look at the car. The red leather interior was plucked from a 2006 GTO, including the leather bucket seats that offer about ten zillion adjustments so it\'s easy to get comfortable. They\'re also heavily bolstered for the kind of performance this car can deliver, and they were seamlessly blended into the early car\'s interior. A tilt column holds a 3-spoke steering wheel that frames a full array of Auto Meter gauges in a shiny billet panel that looks old but is brand new. A fabricated center console holds the GTO\'s 6-speed shifter as well as the Pioneer touch-screen entertainment/navigation system, controls for the A/C, and a pair of cup holders that are surprisingly useful. New black carpets recall the original design, and you\'ll note that the door panels were custom made to eliminate the window cranks, as this car now has power windows. The trunk is also expertly upholstered with simple gray fabric and you can easily see the mini tubs that were installed to handle the oversized meats underneath. The hardware on this car is what is really impressive. The engine is an LS2/LS3 hybrid using the best of both worlds. A new Comp Cams camshaft went in, along with a set of ported heads and an upgraded intake manifold just a few months ago. On the dyno, it makes 525 horsepower, and considering how much lighter this Le Mans is than a late-model GTO, you know performance is explosive. Ultra-clean wiring and plumbing make the engine bay a showpiece and wherever possible, OEM equipment was retained to maximize reliability. And lest you think that this is just a straight-line machine, please take a look underneath where you\'ll find a full C4 Corvette suspension that includes a stout Dana 44 independent setup out back. Coil-over shocks, a custom dual exhaust system, and impressive attention to detail make this a car that\'s not only fast, but reliable, comfortable, and easy to drive every day. Big 4-wheel disc brakes keep everything under control, and even those giant chrome Corvette alloys carry Pontiac center caps for the perfect finishing touch. Staggered 245/40/18 front and 285/35/19 rear Kumho radials fit nicely inside the Poncho\'s fenders. This car is amazing in every possible way, and for the Pontiac fan, it represents a spectacular expression of Pontiac performance that can\'t be missed. Documented with thousands of dollars in build receipts, it\'s a car that\'s destined to generate some attention. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Atlanta showroom. For more information, please call (678) 279-1609 or toll free (877) 367-1835. Ad provided by OldCarOnline.com/cond>
