1978 Pontiac Le Mans

Pontiac Le Mans (1978)
for sale

Price: US $9,700.00

Description:

Car has never seen snow. The car sat inside pretty much its whole life. Absolutely no rust or rust repair. The car has 5, 399 actual miles on the odometer. Odometer is not in car but I have the gauge cluster. I purchased from grandson, locally know, title shows exempt in Indiana for the year of the vehicle. Clear Indiana title in my name registered and plated. Chassis work was started by prior owner and done by Randy Craig in New Buffalo Michigan on Jig approximately 8 years ago. He was one of the best in the area. He has since retired. His quality is outstanding. All items and this build are new and completed during the past 3 years. 350 SBC bored .060, 2 bolt main, all ARP, eagle rotating assembly, Edelbrock 64cc heads, Victor Jr. air gap intake, 750 Proform Race carburetor, all MSD Ignition, Lunati Drag Race camshaft part # 30120919 3, 800 to 7, 200 RPM, 292 int./302 exh, 0.550 int./0.571 exh, Hooker headers, realistically estimating 500 HP however not on dyno, based off of Hot Rod, Car Craft articles, and other professional references. Rebuilt TH400 34 element sprag, red clutches, B&M 3, 500 stall nitrous converter, manual reverse valve body, trans brake, line lock. Aluminum radiator, electric fan, trans cooler with fan, painless wiring harness, 12 pt cage with opening door bars, front tubular upper control arms, sway bar is removed, 12 bolt 4.88, C-clip eliminator, fully adjustable ladder bar, QAI coil overs with QAI double adjustable shocks, Hoosier Quick Time Pro Slicks 31-18.5-15. New Mickey Thompson front runners, Weld wheels, Lizard Skin paint on floor and fire wall, straight body, black base coat, clear coat, cut in on door jambs, trunk, engine compartment, etc, currently in Eastwood 2 part epoxy primer, most items SFI certified with 2 years remaining. I have all window trim, door lock, etc. ready to install once painted. Right rear tailamp is repaired will need replaced or repaired. I have three others to pull parts from for repair. Car is street strip, runs consistent 11.80's. I have used it very little and roughly 20 race passes. There are so many new high quality - high performance parts and items I have not listed. Only the best. This car runs and drives great and straight on the street. The suspension is dialed in and launches straight on the strip as you can see in the video. The car is close for paint. Will need some work on roof, small outward dent. Will need block sanding, priming, wet sanding, etc. Panel alignment is really good. Car is not perfect as pictures can be deceiving. However this car is in what I call in great condition for a drag/street car. It is a what I consider a quality build with a lot of time spent with attention to detail and planing the build. The rear inside deck and wheel tub carpet are only glued to the deck and draped over the wheel tubs. I do have a complete floor carpet set that could be pieced together. No custom carpet for rear area. Black paint is pealing off of fuel cell. Dash fuel gauge is not hooked up, needed fuel isolator. Missing passenger seat cover. Im trying to be honest as I can be. Feel free to ask questions.
You can view 8 short, not professional videos on You Tube search: Chris Delee - YouTube
$1000 deposit due within 24 hours via PAYPAL once purchased
NO WARRANTY
PICK UP IN PERSON IS CASH ONLY. TRANSACTION WILL BE COMPLETED AT MY BANK.
IT’S UP TO YOU TO ARRANGE AND PAY FOR SHIPPING. I WILL WORK WITH THE TRANSPORT COMPANY. I HAVE DONE THIS IN THE PAST 3 TIMES WITH NO ISSUES. IF THIS IS YOUR OPTION YOU MUST PAY IN ADVANCE BY CASHIER’S CHECK, PAYPAL OR WIRE TRANSFER. THE CAR WILL NOT BE SHIPPED UNTIL MY BANK HAS CLEARED THE TRANSACTION AND I ABLE TO WITHDRAW THE MONEY. VIEW MY LAST VEHICLE SALE. THE MUSTANG GT, IT WENT GREAT CUSTOMER WAS SATIFIED. TITLE WILL BE OVERNIGHTED ONCE MONEY WAS RECEIVED. I AM A SERIOUS SELLER ON E-BAY AND NOT OUT TO CAUSE ISSUES OR DEFRUAD ANYONE.
Car is for sale locally - here is additional information and answers to possible questions.
As I stated pictures can be deceiving, these show the cars primer better than it is. This is primer sealer not paint, rat rod, or flat matte color. It does look good from 10 foot but up close you can tell its primer - no sheen - its dull, etc. Engine has Scorpion roller 1.7 rockers and stud girdle.
First of all this is not a 9 second car. This is quality/consistent weekend drag car or a really fun occasional use street car. It does run 11's @ 115MPH which is really fast when your in the car.
The car was for sale 2 ways from the grandson - roller or with engine and trans. Engine was a MK lV 565ci 1, 400hp Aluminum head, sheet metal intake, twin dominators, ported 2 stage nitrous engine with power glide. I bought as a roller. Grandson spared no expense on building the chassis. His goal was to run 10 seconds but streetable. This also explains why the wheel tubs are not massive in height. He planned on building a one seat area in back for his son. He is a contractor who purchased a farm during the recession and needed to sell the car.
Cage is not certified. I have not doubt it will certify. I can send close ups of the welds, etc. Its is top quality fabrication and welds
Its is not chroemoly
The Seller did not provide me any receipts for the chassis, roll cage or rear axle work
It is a Positraction differential, its a new unit and gears. I believe it is a Eaton, 30-spline
C-clip eliminator housing ends
Does have the high strength extended length wheel studs front and back
Rear drum brakes all high quality materials all new
Front suspension is all stock new Moog material tie rods, ball joints, bushings, etc
Front upper control arms are new tubular, lowers are stock
New manual steering box
Front race shocks, new small block v8 springs
Stock front disk brakes all high quality materials all new
New brake booster and master cylinder
I have had no issues stopping at the high speeds at the track, and would not anticipate problems with stopping when the car continues to go faster up to a certain point which I can not predict. All I know is its safe right now
I do not have the paper work on the weight. It is a heavy car. I believe its in the range of 2, 900 – 3, 000
The body is all steel
New windshield, both quarter glass new
Out of all my passes, my best time is 11.76 @ 116mph reaction time .1058. I have time slip
Selling: After completing the car to the current condition and enjoying for a season and a half I Injured my shoulder. Had surgery and have limited usage. I cant subject myself to hitting side door bar after having surgery.
I also have a 2003 Halmark grey 27 foot enclosed car trailer. It is in great shape. New brakes, alloy wheels, trailer tires, ceiling vent, and jack all new within past 3 years. All interior lights and exterior lights work. Has strap holders, can/solvent shelving, hold down for generator, gas cans, etc. It includes the load leveling hitch system and all the hold down equipment. Im asking $3, 500 which is under value like the car is.
I can also be reached at 219-363-9472 leave message or text. Or home phone 219-575-7770. I will respond within timely manner.

update: 2016-04-20

Features:

Condition:UsedYear: 1978
Exterior Color: BlackMake: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8Model: Le Mans
Transmission: AutomaticTrim: GRANS LEMANS
Body Type: CoupeEngine: 350
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyDrive Type: 2WD
Vehicle Title: ClearMileage: 5,399
For Sale By: Private Seller

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