Wow...Super Rare '72 Lemans, #s 400/M22 4-sp, Orig Owner

[scuncio]

Talk about a rare car with a great story, great docs, and great options. Original owner opted for the 400 and M22 in the Lemans, as he was sure a GTO would have been stolen from the NY streets.

Traded in a '70 383 Cuda for it.

Link to 1972 Orig Owner Lemans auction (https://ebay.to/2sUiYNo)

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[JRSully]

That dealership was right on Hempstead Tpke, which was one of the "woodward avenues" back in the day. MANY street races took place on that road, myself involved in a lot of them

[Locker537]

scuncio, I'm a sucker for "less desirable" models, love it!

What's your take on the headliner? Looks like more than just a little mold based on the color. Would you expect to find some significant issues underneath?

[RPOLS3]

What's your take on the headliner?


Not sure what others think - but if not from a leaky window/roof most of the time those headliner stains are from rodent urine.

[chevelleshack]

My guess is the roof insulation / sound proofing tar paper has come loose & is laying on the headliner , causing it to discolor . Same with the sail panels , the cardboard is bleeding through .

[Locker537]

Not sure what others think - but if not from a leaky window/roof most of the time those headliner stains are from rodent urine.

My guess is the roof insulation / sound proofing tar paper has come loose & is laying on the headliner , causing it to discolor . Same with the sail panels , the cardboard is bleeding through .


Interesting! I don't see any obvious rust issues on the outside of the panels, so I suppose that's good!