400-Powered 1972 Pontiac Le Mans Sport GT Convertible

Description

From its 1962 introduction, the Pontiac LeMans provided affordable power for the Poncho faithful. This model started out as a premium version of the Tempest, with sportier and more luxurious trim. But by 1964-65, the Tempest/LeMans line grew into an intermediate-sized car on GM’s new A-body platform — when it was upstaged by a new option package named GTO. And by 1966, the GTO had become its own model. 

In 1968, like many of GM’s vehicles, the LeMans styling changed from sharp to curvy, and by 1971 the LeMans name was thrust back into the spotlight, defining all of Pontiac’s intermediate models. In 1972 the base LeMans was offered in several body styles including a Sport convertible, and there was even a Luxury model in two- and four-door hardtop versions. Buyers also had lots of powertrain options, and could choose from numerous engines including a six cylinder and five V8s, along with auto or manual transmissions.

This PHS-documented 1972 Sport Convertible is rare with just 3,438 built, and also is said to be just one of 59 GTs built with a 350 V8. Plus, it underwent a total restoration that culminated in a stunning Cardinal Red finish, a pristine white interior, and an upgraded 400 cu-in V8.

Highlights 

• Stylish, rare, and restored 1972 LeMans Sport GT Convertible 

• Date-code-correct 400 cu-in V8 (originally a 350) 

• (D67X) Sport Convertible option included bucket seats and special interior and exterior upgrades 

• (WU2) GT package, said to be one of just 59 built with a 350 engine 

• White convertible top, final year for GTO/LeMans convertible  

• Three-speed automatic transmission 

• Refinished in (75) Cardinal Red (originally Cameo White) with (721) Ivory interior 

• Working hood tachometer 

• PHS documented with reproduction window sticker 

• The chassis number (2D67N2P205751) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Pontiac  

  • D – LeMans  

  • 67 – 2-door convertible  

  • N – 350 cu-in 2 BBL (now 400 cu-in V8) 

  • 2 – 1972  

  • P – Pontiac, Michigan assembly plant  

  • 205751 – Sequential serial number  

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 72  – 1972  

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • 3867 – LeMans Sport 2 door convertible  

  • PON – Pontiac, MI assembly plant 

  • 243529 Fisher body number 

  • 11 – Cameo White paint (now Cardinal Red) 

  • 272 – Ivory interior   

  • A51 – Bucket seats 

Features 

• Endura front bumper 

• Rear spoiler 

• Air conditioning  

• Power steering 

• Power front disc brakes 

• 14-inch wheels wearing 225/70R14 Radial GT tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor two-inch half-circle paint blemish in front bumper nose 

• A/C needs a 134 recharge 

• Console shift needs slight adjustment to release key in park (gently turning column by hand sometimes needed to release key) 

• Driver’s inside door handle release needs minor adjustment 

Included 

• Keys 

• PHS documentation 

Ownership History

The consignor states, “This LeMans has been fully restored, with the underside painted and detailed as nice as the top. The car was completed approximately around 2002. The 400 engine is date code correct. Runs, drives, and shows excellent!”