1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport
The Pontiac LeMans /ləˈmɑːnz/ is a model name that was applied to subcompact- and intermediate-sized automobiles marketed by Pontiac from 1961 to 1981 (1983 in Canada) model years. Originally a trim upgrade based on the Tempest, it became a separate model. In 1964 the Tempest was available with an optional GTO package that later became a separate model, the Pontiac GTO, muscle car. 1970 introduced the GT-37 package.
For 1970, Pontiac’s intermediate lineup was reshuffled to include the Tempest, Lemans, Lemans Sport, GTO and GTO Judge series. The Le Mans nameplate was downgraded to replace the sub-series previously known as the Tempest Custom, while the previous top Le Mans series was renamed the Le Mans Sport in the same three body styles as earlier, including a four-door hardtop sedan, two-door hardtop coupe and convertible. New for this year were Firebird inspired front bumpers, wrap-around taillights, and crease style body lines. Replacing the Pontiac-built OHC six-cylinder as the base engine for Tempest, LeMans, and LeMans Sport was Chevrolet’s 250 cubic-inch straight-six engine. V8 offerings included 350 and 400-cid options with 2 barrel carburation and a 330 hp (246 kW) 400-cid 4 barrel carbureted engine with dual exhausts.
Green buckets up front, in very nicely preserved condition are flanking a center console with an armrest/glovebox, and a wood grained appliqué gearshift near the dash. Some wood appliqué also is put on where the gauge cluster is mounted, all in front of an original steering wheel.
Pontiac used the phrase “There’s a little GTO in every GT-37, and you don’t have to be over 30 to afford it.” That is so true with the 1970 Pontiac LeMans Sport GT-37 Tribute we have here. See this great Pontiac muscle car today.
