1972 Pontiac Luxury LeMans Hardtop Coupe

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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The 1972 Pontiac LeMans marked the final year of the first-generation GM A-body redesign introduced in 1968. Positioned as Pontiac’s mid-size offering, the Le Mans was available in several body styles, including two-door coupes, four-door sedans, and station wagons. It served as the base model for the more performance-oriented GTO, which by 1972 had become an option package rather than a stand-alone model. 

Styling changes for 1972 were subtle, with Pontiac refining the front grille and rear bumper designs. The ’72 model year also saw the introduction of federally mandated bumper standards, leading to heavier chrome bumpers. Inside, the LeMans offered a range of trim levels, including the base, Sport, and Luxury LeMans, each with varying degrees of comfort and style. 

Engine options ranged from the economical inline-six to several V8s, including the 350, 400, and 455 cubic-inch variants. Due to tightening emissions regulations and insurance pressures, horsepower ratings were lower than previous years, and GM adopted SAE net horsepower ratings, which appeared even lower on paper. 

Despite these changes, the 1972 LeMans remained a popular choice for buyers seeking a stylish, reliable, and moderately powerful car. 

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in green with a black vinyl top over black Morrokide vinyl 

• Powered by a 350 cu-in V8 rated at 160 hp 

• Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (2G37M2A155381) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Pontiac 

  • G – LeMans 

  • 37 – Two-door hardtop coupe 

  • M – 350 cu-in V8, 2bbl carb 

  • 2 – 1972 model year 

  • A – Atlanta (Georgia) assembly plant 

  • 155381 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Luxury trim included: 

  • Unique badging 

  • Optional vinyl roof 

  • Deluxe upholstery 

  • Woodgrain dash accents 

  • Enhanced sound insulation 

• Split grille design 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Dual exhaust 

• Air conditioning 

• Optional power windows 

• Steel wheels with chrome rings and Pontiac caps 

• Cooper Cobra Radial G/T P225/70R14 tires 

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. 

• Luxury script badge on driver’s is detached (but included) 

• Pitting on chrome and trim 

• Paint imperfections above rear bumper passenger side 

• Radio has been removed, leaving a hole in the dash 

• Passenger side interior vent is detached (but included) 

• Wear on passenger side head rest 

Included 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

Ownership History 

This 1972 Pontiac Le Mans Luxury Hardtop Coupe 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: William Cooper  Phone: 469.463.4542  email: wcooper@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.