1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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“Born of the Trans Am spirit, bred for the street.” Conceived by Pontiac marketing legend Jim Wangers, the Can Am was based on the Le Mans Sport Coupe and aimed to channel the legacy of the GTO. It featured the potent W72 400-cubic-inch V8 producing 200 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, borrowed from the Trans Am, along with a Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission. 

Stylistically, the Can Am stood out with its Cameo White paint, tri-color stripes, shaker hood scoop, ducktail rear spoiler, and Rally II wheels. Interior upgrades included the Grand Prix dashboard and console, giving it a more upscale feel. 

Production began in early 1977, with Pontiac planning to build 5,000 units. However, a broken mold for the rear spoiler halted assembly at Wangers’ Motortown Corporation, which handled the Can Am conversions. With no backup tooling and internal concerns about cannibalizing Grand Prix sales, Pontiac canceled the program after just six months. 

Only an estimated 1,133 to 1,377 Can Ams were built, making it one of the rarest Pontiacs of the era — a forgotten gem that briefly reignited the brand’s performance legacy. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in Cameo White (11) with unique tri-color striping 

• Red vinyl and velvet upholstery 

• Powered by a W72 400 cu-in V8 producing 200 hp 

• Turbo Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (2F37Z7P298549) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • F – Pontiac Le Mans Sport Coupe 

  • 37 – 2-door coupe 

  • Z – 400 CID 4-barrel V8 (Pontiac W72) 

  • 7 – 1977 model year 

  • P – Pontiac (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 298549 – Sequential production number

Features 

• Two-door sport coupe 

• Radial Tuned Suspension with upgraded springs, dampers, and sway bars  

• Shaker hood scoop with T/A 6.6 lettering  

• Unique ducktail spoiler 

• Aftermarket chrome wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A 235/60R15 tires 

• Air conditioning 

• 100-mph speedometer 

• AM/FM/8-Track stereo 

• Faux woodgrain dash and door trim 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Front edge of upper dash is sun damaged 

• Clock is inoperable 

• Driver’s seat vinyl has a hole in the outer edge, and the plastic back is scuffed 

Included 

• Jack 

• Beach Boys’ Greatest Hits: 1961-1963 8-Track tape 

Ownership History 

This 1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.