Forgotten Muscle Car Rescued From Collapsing Barn | 1972 Pontiac LeMans | RESTORED

Join in with the Restored Crew as they attempt to save this abandoned Pontiac from its destiny of being destroyed under what's left of a delipidated barn. After being reached out from a fan, the guys head to Whitewright, Texas to lay eyes on this forgotten 1972 Pontiac LeMans. Upon discovery, the team finds one of the coolest barn finds they've ever discovered. What was once a family jewel, has now taken a turn for the worse in which time is completely against it's fate. Will this muscle car live to see another day, or will it soon become rubble of a barn that's claimed it as it's own?
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[@kencramer1697]

Thank you again to the Restored family. You were so caring an made the transition for Carrel so much easier. She is so excited to see her mothers car out of that barn and on its way to being back on the road. We really had a great time working with you!

[@RESTORED-HOPE]

It was such and honor to meet up with you guys! Thank you for trusting us to Restore some life back into it 😊

[@HappyHands.]

That old dodge "Lane drifter" truck looks nice too

[@chadkeller2144]

You found the perfect people to bring the Lemans back to life! Can't wait to see her run again!

[@tracywalters5606]

I really like truck how much

[@Xidias]

This is a great story. Even a greater thing how you gave these guys a reallt special price on it. A lot of people would pay that I’m sure you know

[@georgecarter1725]

Love those LeMans. My dad worked for Pontiac back in the 60’s and 70’s. Drove a LeMans like that to my high school prom. Thanks for saving it.

[@TEXAS_4U]

Y'ALL HAVE GOT THE BEST SHOW ANYWHERE. THANK YOU.

[@caroled5734]

I can’t wait to watch you fix this one up. Looking forward to the first wash!

[@kencramer1697]

So excited to see this! Thank you so much for working with us to save this car!

[@danrapp2497]

matts off road recovery rope ?

[@kencramer1697]

@@danrapp2497 Yes, yes it was.

[@danrapp2497]

@@kencramer1697 i thought so thanks Ken !

[@michaelpendarvis7814]

Love the Lemans, can't wait for future videos! Lance you made this old man tear up a little when you hugged the lady, you have a good heart! Your parents are to be commended!

[@kencramer1697]

Carrel was so appreciative of how they handled the entire process. It was hard for her to let it go but Lance an team made her feel comfortable.

[@keeperofthegood]

@@kencramer1697 Yes, it is easy to see stuff, it takes special eyes to see meaning.

[@Redbug72]

The Ram blocking the LeMans is Cherry sweet!

[@michaelhooper4479]

Its nice to see this old girl come to life. So excited guys. God bless ya's.

[@RNemy509]

You guys are always so respectful of the owners and their stories. And to accept a price before you even know what will be needed, just further shows the hearts you have for what you do. Kudos gentlemen!

[@toddhughes3641]

I love it when everybody is happy! The only thing is I want to see it running.

[@RESTORED-HOPE]

Soon!!

[@franceswatts4001]

I have recently found your channel and started binge watching. I know next to nothing about cars and mechanics but I love seeing how you go about restoring basically a hunk of rust. More than that though, I love that I have watched episode after episode and not heard one single swear word - ever! Thank you so much for providing some of the most wholesome viewing out there.

[@sneakysgarage2412]

Had a 68 Lemans, nice comfy cruiser , liking this one

[@openhighwayproductions]

Exactly, I had the 68 Tempest, 350, 2 barrel, powerglide. My first car.

[@BuffsGarage]

Green is the color of the resurrection and immortality.... I think you have something very special in your hands now!

[@johnnybailey4091]

Man oh man!! Thats one of my dream cars. I've tried to buy 30 of them over the years. None in that good of shape. Still no luck great find

[@BillyRoberts]

A cliff hanger. Wait till next week. I nearly cried when that Lady had to see her Mom's car. Restored, you feel like family now. I really look forward to the videos each week.

[@denislemay400]

This is a good car... I own a 1972 Luxury Lemans coupe with the 350 since 1995 and love to ride it every summer. Worth saving!

[@SaulnowPaul77722]

That's cool ....what makes that 72 a luxury....

[@denislemay400]

@@SaulnowPaul77722 Some trims on the sides and trunk end, fender skirts, grill slightly different with 3 parts...

[@johncovin5200]

Wow!! A 72 LeMans! My first brand new car back in 1972. Loved seeing this. Thank you.

[@Kuessemir]

Of course the Restored team always impresses with your perseverance, skill, and care; but, a big component of what makes your team/family so good at what you do is the respect and consideration that you show to each other and the owners of the vehicles from whom you're purchasing the vehicles. It's evident you have kindness in your hearts.

[@coolhanddruid]

Skill and care? Those front tires were plowing into the dirt, cause they were too lazy to go get some decent rubber. Hope they didnt bend anything on the undercarriage.

[@ADVJason]

Got to love a Pontiac.... I love the stories some of these cars have. This one is going to be awesome. I can't wait to see what you all do with it.

[@billyray2564]

What a blessing for those folks. Better to give than receive.

[@semlohde1]

WOW.. makes my memories come back. I got a light blue with white landau interior and roof '68 Pontiac Luxury LeMans off the Pontiac showroom floor somewhere October 1st to 12th, 68 in Memphis,TN on Summer Ave. Good Lord, I'd just turned 19, heading to Fort Rucker for advanced helicopter training. I enjoyed the car 6 months in school, Dad had it while I was in VietNam. I had it 2.5 years more when new wife took it in the divorce- and she left me with her Rambler station wagon. I'm still watching this video, what a car that was. Thanks, hope this video ends well, I can't fast forward and still write. Yep, makes me sad now.

[@tomcarmichael7173]

Great recovery of great car. Can't wait to see the next one on this car! Thank you and God Bless you all!

[@JamesCouch777]

Y'all are awesome for doing what you do. Those early 70's cars were the best of all time.

[@kavehkaveh2241]

Thank you , enjoyed watching this video, brought back some memories, when I was a teenager My mum had a Pontiac just like this one , even the same colour , only difference was it had a straight Six cylinder engine a 250 CI or 4.1 liter I still remember what a pleasure it was to drive it as a teenager And it was a real eye catcher specially where we lived in England , where there were not many American cars.

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I'm glad this lady got a piece of her mother back. Here's to hoping she keeps this classic car on the road.

[@user-kf6ih5mi5u]

Спасибо вам большое. За то что даёте вторую жизнь этим прекрасным автомобилям❤️

[@glentucker4250]

What a great find! Can’t wait to see what’s next for this ol’ girl. Something tells me she’s prolly not for sale. God bless you all and thank you so much for sharing!

[@ronjones1077]

I’ve never seen a That half vinyl roof and port hole windows on a factory GM Pontiac before. Cool find

[@phadungthaich.891]

I love your jobs with a lot of patient and care to rescue those from scrap. Happy to see cars back running to the road, BIG thanks.

[@markmartinfan62]

I can't remember ever seeing a LeMans with opera windows and a vinyl roof like that one. Cool looking!!

[@JohnWhite-Iowa-City]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@andymonroe6136]

No kidding, I don't think I've seen it before.

[@NoWr2Run]

I've seen plenty with the vinl roof but never those round port hole windows, WEIRD.

[@markmartinfan62]

@@NoWr2Run, I've seen them with full vinyl roofs but not a half one.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@markmartinfan62 SON OF A BITCH, Hell didn't even notice. YES YOU ARE RIGHT, NEVER SAW HALF VINYL CAR ? WEIRD

[@davidstone7532]

Thank you for the awesome video! My parents bought a new LaMans in 1969 and had it for years, until someone rear ended it. I’m really looking forward to you rebuild.

[@DancerOfClouds]

Missed this last night guys, but just watched it and wow, cannot wait to see what y'all do to bring this beauty back to life.

[@davidrichardson7005]

Can't wait to hear it running and all cleaned up those a sweet old cars

[@donsinor1713]

Oh man! I think this is my most favorite episode yet! I have owned and fixed up 2 of these and my Dad had the T-37! SO excited to see y’all bring this girl back to life!

[@UberLummox]

That's cool! This one is no muscle car however. Still ok.

[@TheREALOC1972]

one of my best friends in high school had a 71 Lemans, his was a 4 door though.

[@warbirdwf]

I love a good barn find! I also feel "older" as I remember when those 70's cars were all over the road. In HS in the 80's, it was full of 60's and 70's GTO's and other muscle cars. They were hand me downs to the kids as they had no value then.

[@cliffordkinnear9705]

Yep, I agree! When the 1st and 2nd oil crisis hit the "grown-ups" parents traded in their muscle cars for Hondas and Toyotas. I remember back then the dealers would give cents on the dollar! So what folks did was advertise in the classified and get more money for them. So us "kids" would buy them on the cheap!!!!!!

[@gregabell4799]

@@cliffordkinnear9705 In '76 or '77 I bought a '65 GTO Convertible for $400

[@Backwoods_870]

I'd love to own that gem, and cruise down the highway in it.

[@gargmiester]

Love that Matt’s off-road recovery rope!!

[@kencramer1697]

I love it as well. Bought it for use with the Jeep. But it sure came in handy getting that Pontiac out!

[@robgore3881]

Im not a gm guy, but always a supporter of an old classic muscle car. It does look good after all these yrs.

[@hatrickmusicnz]

Nice work guys. I cant wait to see the washing and getting her runnin' videos :)

[@shaneslaughter2484]

Such a beautiful car can't wait to see what you guys do to it

[@marksaunders2500]

Hi from uk guys👋👍 got straight in from work and didnt even get me food I just jumped right in 👌 what a absolute joy I hope this one will be and hope she doesn't cause to much trouble on will it run cos I am excited for this one 👍 its just a shame it became shelves but I am definitely happy you guys got it before was too late that structure didnt look like had much left in it😢 and you could tell it was really loved as the lady came to see it on way out😢 but maybe get it to a great standard and go give her a drive in it once you guys sort it👍 reminis and all💚 thanks for your time and be safe see you soon👍👋

[@paulym5814]

This is a lost gem. What a great old Pontiac.

[@robt2151]

Nice looking car with great potential, I hope you will be able to show the finished project to the family in due course. That pickup looked worth saving too.

[@kencramer1697]

Lance has already promised to come give Carrel a ride after they get it fixed up. :)

[@bobcooke6346]

Love it guys, I’m always looking for auto restoration channels on KZbin, and I came across yours fairly recently, and love all I have seen so far, and looking forward to many more videos, thank you 👍🙂

[@bobcooke6346]

Have just subscribed to Turnin Rust, after watching your video description of what brought about the Restored channel, a very open and moving story from you, your dad and sister, I can only wish you well and will follow your continued success 👍

[@copkent1]

Never seen one with the rear portholes on the c-pillars before

[@ogresspeedshop]

Love the old Pontiacs. I’ve got a 69 Firebird that’s I’ve been working on for a few years now. Can’t wait to see y’all turn this one around. Love what you do!!

[@joseph.a.5166]

Good job and a great team, keep up the good work.

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

Incredible find!!! Good luck with your rebuilding!👍👍

[@peteward8125]

My first car was this same year Pontiac … man I would love to see it up and running again!!

[@mikecooney3379]

That hug said it all. Well done. Good people ,good deeds, ...this is what it's all about.

[@chaddavis7228]

Should be easier than some of the vehicles yall have done . Keep up the good work

[@fredsmith6826]

Great video! My folks bought a new 1969 LaMans. Very similar to to the 1972. I’m looking forward to the restoration.

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[@richardoswalt1009]

My uncle Roger bought a Lamans identical to that one when he came home from Vietnam his was a 1969. If I had the means I would buy that car and give it to him he was awarded the purple heart and credit him for saving my life. Your saving another great automobile...

[@MetalRestorationBho]

I respect everyone who were involved in this , Seriously the best piece that I' ve ever seen on KZbin ,HATS OFF TO WELL ALL ! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS !!!!😌😌

[@battleshipoverland8677]

Looking forward to see what you do with it. Pressure washing video please asap!! Lol

[@marceloeyzaguirre526]

Can't wait ....!!! ... My friend used to car pool in a gold Le Mans back in the day ... brings back great memories ...

[@sklecanda]

Wow, My parents who passed away this past spring, had the 4 door version in my their garage. It needed an exhaust repair, that my father started but never completed. Sat in the garage since 1989. After my parents passed, my siblings and I were not sure what to do with it as it needs restored. So my sister and her husband took it as a project car. Amazing, its the exact same year and color as the one in this video. Even has the same tan vinyl roof. I remember when my dad purchased it used in the late 70's. We were on our way home with it and my dad wanted to see how the power was. He was so impressed with the power of the 350 V8 engine and smoothness of the drive train at 85 mph on the highway. When we arrived home with it, we noticed the engine has miss. Found one of the spark plug wires came off, yet the engine still had plenty of power. He really like that car. Shame it sat for so long, deteriorating.

[@troyadams1076]

Great recovery 👍

[@aftershock2222]

You all are blessed living in Texas. That same car would go for 8 to 10 grand in Commiefornia. I’m looking forward to the next episode. Thanks!

[@thomaswermager1819]

Great job getting the Pontiac out of the old shed! Looking forward to seeing it all cleaned up and running again! Thanks for the Great video!

[@ColinBarrett001]

What a find! Absolute dream car. Can't wait to see it restored. Please, please keep it original!

[@cobaltmidnightoilamp6748]

Colin Barrett, ABSOLUTELY, because it's such an heirloom.

[@carlkwasnjuk9518]

I look forward to the "Will It Run" video! I thought it was awesome to see the 350 on the lower front fenders. Now let's see if it has a 4 barrel. I kinda think it's a 2 barrel though. The paint looks like it should clean up nicely. And I love the color.

[@darrenswails]

'tis a nice shade of green 💚

[@garyjdixon1536]

The motor and transmission means absolutely nothing ,and chasis and metal structure is A + and have owned 3 Firebirds ,one 1969 400 4 speed that was scary fast ,73 Grand Prix ,1978 Bonneville and why on Earth they stopped producing such a well built car is beyond my comprehension ! Oldsmobile should have been the model chosen

[@splender88]

Don't know that I would call a LeMans a muscle car but certainly looks like a solid project car. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do to it seems as though it has a lot of potential!

[@lowbaritonewwj]

I was thinking the same? If it had GTO badges instead?

[@jeffrobodine8579]

Still looks and can sound like a muscle car for modern day purposes. Only us in the know would know.

[@cobaltmidnightoilamp6748]

@ The Sharkster, even for a seemingly 50-year-YOUNG car.

[@jsimmonstx]

It's in the same class of car as a GTO, 442, GSX, and Torino - definitely a muscle car. They even came with hood-mounted tachs.

[@Chris-mz8vd]

Wow. My grandmother had the same car but in yellow. Sadly it had some rust issues. I could have bought it from her for 2 bucks but l already had a Camaro for my first car. I still kick myself to this day that l didn't take her up on it. Hope to find another one someday. Such an awesome story! Thank you for sharing, tugs at my heartstrings ❤

[@martinharris5017]

I guessed this would be an early 70s Pontiac! Awesome! Great find and a great watch, thanks.

[@rwandersonut]

I know it is a sin but I have to admit I am so envious right now. Coming from the northeast where everything is completely rotted out, there is zero chance of finding a car like this here. If you have any thoughts of selling this car, I would be first in line.

[@tomrausch7014]

I live just East of Portland OR just west of Mt Hood and our roads aren’t salted. My 20 mile work commute affords me miles of rural roads to scout out fixable classic cars and trucks. If the vehicles “look” unloved I’ll stop by and ask if they are for sale. Nice pastime for a wheelchair bound geezer like me although the wheelchair part means I have to actually see a person to contact as I can’t do stairs to knock on a door. I send all my finds to: KZbin’s Classic Truck Rescue located 45 minutes south of me. One day I’ll find and help save something good. I owe that to my classic truck that was scrapped against my will for $50 !!! NO RUST

[@toughluck]

Down here in WV you can still find em. Just gotta scratch deeper than the surface. Haha.

[@tomrausch7014]

@@toughluck My wife won’t let me have binoculars….probably a good thing as someone might get the idea I’m looking at them instead of hunting vehicles. I once pulled over off a very rural road and a guy pulled in behind me. The truck I was looking at was his. While he turned out to be a nice guy he made it clear he had been in Vietnam and had killed 4 people. His late ‘60’s international pickup is for sale but you would never know it sitting in bushes under a bunch of trees.

[@toughluck]

@@tomrausch7014 Hahaha. Probably just trying to protect his family from the possibility of future encounters, Thought you were scoping the place. 😅 That's awesome though, Hopefully you scooped it up!

[@tomrausch7014]

@@toughluck He claimed to have severe issues with the govt, and PTSD so he lived alone as I would if I brought home a project.

[@michael1294]

What’s with the port holes?

[@justinnatasmai4503]

Correct if I'm wrong guys and gals but 2 Grand is a freaken steal for this.

[@kencramer1697]

@Justin Natasmai I did a bunch of research before selling at this price. I found examples here in the Dallas area that cleaned up and in driving condition were going for 4K - 6K. In the end it came down to wanting see it back on the road. I knew with the Restore guys it would get there and that they would document the process. The filming of it made letting go of it possible for Carrel. The Restore guys got a price that would fit into their business needs and Carrel got some great memories and video preservation of the car with the promise of it getting back on the road. Something that she desperately wants to see but knows she cannot accomplish on her own. Where the car went was so much more important than the selling price.

[@2koolchris291]

Heck yeah. I really am glad that you are able to bring new life into that car. I have to help my dad with his car. 69 amx that hasn’t been on the road since 96 in and out of barns and been sitting in ours for years. Covered in stuff. The 390 was taken out and rebuilt and a 304 was the temporary replacement. 390 sadly locked up and the poor thing needs a whole lot. The car runs but I need to fix the fuel inlet on the carb because it snapped off. The wiring is trash. Mouse house and I gotta swap on a better rad hose. Runs mint though. Just need to get the fuel system fixed. And then I can drive it out to begin the repair process. It’ll be easier to rewire when it’s not tucked in the corner. And hopefully I can fix the 390. And I hope the 4 speed is still healthy. Dad says we need to swap the 4.10 gear out of the rear for the 3.73 because first gear is useless.

[@LeeFenimore1149]

Exceptional film work! Great intro!!! Much love and I pray this little message finds you blessed!!! PRAISE HIM!!!!!

[@paulbales3513]

Best to you on this project! Looking forward to seeing this transformation!

[@dannycassady8765]

Really enjoyed watching this video! Can't wait to see it come alive and run again!

[@grayhounddaddy62leake83]

Cannot wait to see how well this Pontiac cleans up and if you can get it to run! What an awesome find! This is the kind of videos I love!!!

[@roycewoods9219]

I can’t wait for more videos on this one. It’s going to be great watching that one come back to life.

[@raymondtrotter4655]

❤ Loved. This ole Pontiac will truley be Loved. Great find all. Great job on getting it out before building collapses. Looking forward to part 2. Love what you do. Trucker Ray ❤

[@giovannogalindo8785]

What a beauty it’s most certainly going clean up nice can’t wait to see the transformation and find out what it’s going take to get this old Pontiac back on the road glad the family made the right decision on getting it out of that old barn before the roof would’ve collapsed in on it definitely a survivor very solid looking god bless you guys

[@billb.7346]

I bought my first car in 1982. It was a 1968 Pontiac Lemans. Great car.

[@cobaltmidnightoilamp6748]

Bill B. That car was 14 @ that time you bought it. What color was your '68 Le Mans?

[@pkzanc]

I love this find, i cant wait to see it in it’s former glory.

[@katj6488]

Restored it is a great thing that you guys are saving this car! Hope to see her running soon.

[@jimtomassetti8928]

This was the best barn find Lance. This car look's in really good condition! All cleaned up this Pontiac is going too look awesome. All way's liked this style car. Guy's as usual you did a great job. Thank You.... Can't wait to see the next vidio on this car!!

[@ithakra]

Solid car! Can't wait to see you guys dive into it

[@ginomorris4873]

I love it can’t wait to see the next post on that treasure. She’s so perfect I need to find me a sweet project to work on its time watching the stuff you guys find has given me the fever lol..

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Hello guys, this car is a great find and is in pretty good shape . About 6 to 7 weeks ago, I pulled a 1972 Ford Maverick car out of an old garage that was in about the same shape as this car here and hauled it over to my first cousins barn and her grandson wants to restore it . I know it's not a muscle car like your find, but still a neat car, it has a 302 motor, and an automatic transmission and the doors were locked and had not been opened for years and years and the inside was in pretty good shape and the car had been bought brand new by my first cousins ex- father in law . I will see you all later, can't wait to see your car all cleaned up and back running . So take care and stay safe and keep on working on the old vehicles . 🤗👍💖💫

[@jeffallen5387]

AGAIN… another great one. What a great family to consider y’all for the car. We all know this won’t become a burnout car or some LS swap project. Such a great survivor car. Not to mention, that may be the nicest car yall have ever rescued! No trees growing through the body! Lol!

[@cobaltmidnightoilamp6748]

This car is a family heirloom @ VERY BEST.

[@Powerstroke98]

Look forward to the LeMans running, and moving down the highway on it's own volition. It's always an adventure watching the work involved at getting these older cars running, and getting spruced up, at least close to what they where when they where first parked for the duration! I believe you got a great deal on this car, and it should be a wonderful video upcoming, to see it as we all expect!

[@RESTORED-HOPE]

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[@HETRM]

I am so happy... For the family and that car... God bless you!! I really appreciate the fact... That you guys really stick to the content part always..great work!!!

[@christophersmith6722]

the secret of your success is you touch the heart in every thing you post. keep it up

[@charlesking1244]

Good Seeing You & Your Father At It Lance, Beautiful Barn Find You Guys Have There, If You Guys Don’t Hang On To It, It Will Sell Quickly, KZbinrs Or Someone Looking For A ‘70’s Project.. Can’t Wait To See What’s Next, Keep Up The Awesome Work Gentlemen, Be Blessed!!

[@cliffclark8682]

EXCELLENT Very proud of Ken and Carrel too. What a tribute

[@MARCNEHRING]

Love the music you chose on this one! Great as always y'all

[@darrenbyrne4622]

good score that car is worth more than 2 k cant wait to see more vids of this car well done boys

[@travisjohnson5747]

That one is a keeper. Not the typical car for you guys but a great find. I had a green 72' lemans myself for many years. She was my baby. Wouldn't mind having another😉

[@thor1911.]

Awesome find guys can't wait to see the follow up video on this classic

[@justinphillips6136]

Another home run. And this has special meaning to a family. Not many family heirloom cars/trucks left out there. “Cause they sure don’t make them like they use to.”- everybody’s grandparents

[@s3hooligan]

Just stumbled on this video and wow. Took me through all kinds of emotions. I’ll admit that I got a little choked up seeing the owner get choked up. I have my mother’s 71 Camaro and I think of her everything I drive it.

[@omgkeishun]

Can’t believe I heard one of my favorite artists in a video like this, amazing💪🏾💪🏾 love me some liam St. John

[@howardgoold5774]

Great video guys, will look forward to an update on this one.

[@heskeylator]

Fantastic watch, cars hold a lot of memories and value to us especially in cases like this. It will be great to see it have a new lease of life again.

[@steveperyer4850]

Such an iconic muscle car! Thanks for sharing!

[@SimpsonsClassics]

What an epic sound your chevy trunk makes - love that le mans I have always had a soft spot for those.