383-Powered 1967 Pontiac LeMans Hardtop Coupe

This 1967 Pontiac LeMans underwent several periods of refurbishment, with the latest work completed in 2013. The car is powered by a 383ci stroker V8 engine, assembled by United Racing Engines and installed in 2012. This powerful engine features a Quick Fuel 850 CFM carburetor, an Edelbrock intake manifold, Air Flow Research cylinder heads, Doug’s headers, and a serpentine setup from Visual Impact Performance Systems. In 2024, an MSD distributor cap and rotor were installed to enhance performance.

The engine is paired with a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, equipped with a shift kit, and sends power to a 12-bolt rear end featuring a 3.73:1 gear ratio. The dual exhaust system includes Doug’s headers, an X-pipe, cutouts, and Flowmaster mufflers, providing an aggressive tone and improved flow. The transmission pan gasket was replaced in 2024, and hood struts were updated in 2023.

Finished in a striking shade of blue, the LeMans features refinished paintwork from its refurbishment, along with re-chromed bumpers. A GTO-style grille and auxiliary lights were added to enhance the car’s classic muscle car appearance. It rides on American Racing 16″ Torq Thrust wheels, wrapped with 225/50 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires in the front and 245/50 BFGoodrich g-Force Comp-2 tires at the rear. For improved handling and control, the car is equipped with power steering, cross-drilled and slotted front disc brakes, and rear drum brakes. Rear air shocks were also installed in 2023.

Inside the cabin, the front bucket seats and rear bench were reupholstered in black during the refurbishment. Woodgrain trim accents the center console, which houses a Hurst dual-gate shifter. A Kenwood CD player is connected to Sony speakers, providing a modern touch to the interior audio system. The woodgrain-rimmed steering wheel complements a woodgrain instrument surround that features a 120-mph speedometer and fuel-level gauge. Additional instrumentation includes a tachometer mounted on the center console and a pair of auxiliary gauges below the dashboard.

The odometer displays just 2,100 miles, with approximately 30 miles added by the current owner since acquisition in 2023. This LeMans was purchased by the selling dealer the same year and is offered with service records, photos documenting the refurbishment process, and a clean Iowa title.

Photos showcasing various stages of the refurbishment are available in the gallery, providing a detailed look into the care and attention invested in this classic Pontiac LeMans.
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Mixed-use project proposed for former Hanson’s site in Platt Park

Doug McKinnon plans to revamp the gateway to South Pearl Street’s shops and restaurants in Platt Park. The real estate investor, through his firm McKinnon & Associates, submitted redevelopment plans last week to the city of Denver for his 0.29-acre lot at 1301 S. Pearl St., located adjacent to the iconic South Pearl sign that welcomes visitors to the neighborhood.

The property formerly housed Hansons, a burger joint that closed in 2020 and was demolished within the past year. McKinnon purchased the lot for $2.9 million in cash last December.

His proposed three-story building aims to offer a mixed-use space. The ground-floor corner is intended for a restaurant, with additional retail spaces facing Pearl Street and residential units along Louisiana Avenue. The second and third floors are planned to include both residential and office spaces. The development would also feature underground parking. Local design firm OZ Architecture drew up the plans.

“Given the preliminary nature of the plan, it is a little premature for us to get too deep into specific details of the project,” McKinnon wrote in an email to BusinessDen.

McKinnon is the second owner to explore redevelopment of the site. Before his purchase, the property was owned by Greenwood Village-based Cadence Capital Investments. Cadence acquired the two-story building in September 2020 for $2.6 million and submitted plans to convert the existing structure into an office building. However, no work on the site ultimately took place.
https://www.denverpost.com/2025/10/07/denver-platt-park-hansons-site/