1965 Pontiac Le Mans 2-Dr. Convertible
The Le Mans convertible with optional GTO package offered the ultimate combination of open-air driving and raw V8 power in 1965. This rare and desirable model featured stacked headlights and aggressive styling that became iconic in the muscle car era.
237675P292263
V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP) or V8-389-GTO: 389 CID V8 GTO (335-360 HP with Tri-Power)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
Pontiac, Michigan
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1965 Pontiac Le Mans
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 2 | Pontiac |
| Series Code | 37 | Le Mans |
| Body Style Code | 67 | 2-Door Coupe |
| Year Code | 5 | 1965 |
| Plant Code | P | Pontiac, Michigan |
| Serial Number | 292263 | Unit #292263 |
Basic Information
MakePontiac
ModelLe Mans
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine cannot be determined from VIN. Available engines inferred from series code.
V8-326
V8-326: 326 CID V8 (250-285 HP)
Horsepower250-285 HP
Displacement326 CID
V8-389-GTO
V8-389-GTO: 389 CID V8 GTO (335-360 HP with Tri-Power)
Horsepower335-360 HP
Displacement389 CID
Carburetor4-barrel (335 HP) or Tri-Power (360 HP)
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Original Specifications (Matched to: Tempest & LeMans)
Bodystyle lifespan1964 through 1972
Headroom front38.1
Headroom rear37.2
Height54.0
Legroom front41.8
Legroom rear35.8
Length206.1
Nameplate origin1961
Wheelbase115.0
Width73.1
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)