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I've always wondered about them. My Le Mans was originally a 326 HO, now it only uses the carb, intake, pulleys, air cleaner etc., from the original motor. I wish dad would have kept the long block.

The convert was purchased by my dad back in 1997 from the original owner, and I bought it from dad in '98 (I think). It was my first car! It came originally with power driver seat, spinner/wire wheel hubcaps, the HO package, rally clock, automatic & console, and power steering. After dad died 6 years ago I bought it back from mom.

I'm just wondering how rare the HO's were and how they are viewed today. I would imagine this Le Mans was more expensive than my '65 GTO convertible was when new, since my GTO came with basically no options other than GTO, 4 speed, & console. I should do PHS on the Le Mans... I have never done it since it was so original when dad got it, just one repaint.

Also, a local ad last year had a '64 Le Mans hardtop 326 HO that was totally original for $3,000. Original paint, everything. Fremont car and the crumbly build sheet was sitting on the front seat! Motor not seized but not currently running, all parts intact and not rusty. A few dents. And I passed on it!! I kept telling my brother "I should wait...I really should just get it for a parts car for the '64 GTO project..." and the wishy washiness went on and on. Now I'm wondering what I was thinking!!

I guess because it was my first car, but I have an interest in the 326 HO '64 and '65s. And deep down I've always been angry at myself for falling for the idea that a Le Mans is just not super cool like the GTO. Crap, they ARE super cool! They are the same thing. And Le Mans seem a lot less common these days.