1977 Pontiac LeMans Coupe 305

Summary:

The best car I ever bought. Still love it today

General Comments:

This is a great car. I loved it the first time I saw it. It was the first car I ever bought.

I still drive on sunny days only. I have had it for over 30 years; will never sell it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd October, 2016

9th Oct 2016, 03:08

Question: 5th character of VIN -

Y=301 Pontiac

U=305 Chevrolet

Which one you have?

9th Oct 2016, 14:10

Most if not all Pontiacs with Chevy engines were sold in California because Pontiac built engines gave off high emissions.

1977 was the year where all this confusion started. A lot of Buick & Oldsmobile buyers felt cheated when they opened the hood and saw a Chevy built engine.

I used to own a '77 Grand Prix with the Pontiac 301; good reliable motor, but no power.

In reply to 9th Oct 2016, 03:08

9th Oct 2016, 17:50

The review states it is a 305.

In reply to 9th Oct 2016, 14:10

27th Nov 2016, 03:42

Thanks. I live in PA, and I've seen both the 301 and 305. Odd.

1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe GT 305 ci Chevy

Summary:

The real last muscle car

Faults:

When I got the car it needed restoration. The original owner had overheated it and was sitting approx 10 years.

3 years later my friend and I started restoring it. Threw out the 305 (knocking badly) and dropped in a fresh 350, chromed the basics, redid everything fresh, in & out top to bottom. I spoke to one collector salesman and he said I should have kept the 305.

For some reason the Canada 77 LeMans Sport Coupe GT's came with the 305 instead of the 350, they also have the dash from a Grand Prix.

It's gorgeous and now it moves...

I haven't had any problems to speak of, though I don't take it out much.

General Comments:

I have not been able to find out just how many SC GT's were made in 1977 in Canada. I'm told by a Pontiac club in NC that I may be very surprised.

Could anyone HELP?

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th August, 2009

24th Dec 2009, 11:36

The 77 Lemans Sport Coupe came with a Pontiac 301- same block as a 350/400/455 -- this was a true boat anchor.

25th Dec 2009, 04:34

He did not say what 350. I took out my 74 350 with 190 HP and put in a 1970 350 with a 325 HP in my GM.

7th Jul 2010, 09:45

1977 Pontiac LeMans Sport Coupe also came with a 350. I bought one brand new with 350 in Canada. Fantastic car, great memories.

26th Sep 2010, 11:45

I bought mine on September 12, 1977 in Scranton, PA, right off the show room floor. Wish I kept it, don't see any around!

21st Dec 2010, 21:02

A 301 is not the same block as a 350 Pontiac or 326. It is a newer style, the heads, intake, and such do not cross over like the 326s, 350s and 389s. While they may not be that desirable from a performance stand point, they are far from boat anchors. They last a long time for a 70s engine in stock form. And yes, there are performance parts out there for 301 engines.

The 305 Chevy engine is another good engine that can reach mid 20s for mpg in these heavy 70s cars, when fitted with a over drive and a 2 barrel carb.

In reply to 7th Jul 2010, 09:45

3rd Jan 2019, 10:27

I own one of these right now in BC Canada. It has a Chevy 350 with TH400 trans posi rear end, high backed bucket seats, console shift, power everything, opera shade louvered back windows, RTS suspension and Pioneer stereo. Oh and it's the GT sport coupe.

1977 Pontiac LeMans Can Am T/A 6.6

Summary:

Pontiac's swan song

General Comments:

The Pontiac Can Am is a beautiful car from a time when beautiful cars were scarce. The T/A 6.6 400 is powerful for the era, and the ride/handling is top drawer. I highly recommend this car and own 3 to prove it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th July, 2002

21st Sep 2004, 21:10

The TRUE 6.6 litre engine was the Oldsmobile 403cubic inch Pontiac used, not the Pontiac 400 (6.5 litre as it read on my 1973 Grand Am). I know that they left the 6.6 litre mark on the Trans Am after they went back to a 400 cubic inch, was the Can Ams engine a 400 or 403?

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