Vehicle Description
Cruisin Classics is proud to present this absolutely spectacular
1965 Pontiac LeMans "GTO Tribute". This car started its life as a
Teal Turquoise LeMans with a 326 V-8, 2 barrel carburetor, and
automatic transmission, but it's a whole lot more than that now!
This beauty is now dressed in a deep, glossy Burgundy Mist
(PPG#50700, 1965 Pontiac color) paint job that looks fantastic at
any distance. The front end is simply iconic - with vertically
stacked quad headlights, a split grill with Pontiac logo at the
center, and faux air vents on the hood - it looks fast sitting
still. The front bumper is in excellent condition and gleams in the
light, as do the headlight bezels. Great looks continue down the
long laser-straight sides of the car with dual chrome side mirrors,
wheel lip molding, drip rail molding, chrome rocker covers, bright
window molding, and like-new GTO badges on the fenders and rear
1/4's. Around back you'll find wrap-around rear tail lights that
blend into a black and chrome rear trim piece above the shining
rear bumper with integrated reverse lights. The gas cap is hidden
behind the rear license plate holder. This Pontiac has a great
stance as it sits atop grey steel 6-slot Rally wheels with center
caps and beauty rings wrapped in Hankook Optimo H725 tires. A lot
has changed under the hood since this car rolled off the assembly
line. The incredibly clean engine bay is now home to a freshly
painted 1970 Pontiac 400ci V-8 (code XH - 350hp) topped with a
correct 1965 intake and 1965 tri-power carburetors. Chrome valve
covers and air cleaners add some contrast to the blue block.
Exhaust flows through 1965 cast manifolds through Flowmaster 40
series mufflers to create an awesome sound. The 400 is mated to a
1968 Muncie 4-speed with a 1965 Hurst shifter that puts the power
down via a 10 bolt rear with 3:08 Posi gears. Also under the hood
you'll find a power steering unit, a dual resevoir for the manual
brakes (disc/drum), a correct GM washer fluid bottle (not hooked
up), and newer under-hood matting. When you open the drivers door
the courtesy light illuminates the black OEM correct GTO interior.
The door panels are both in very good condition and feature
arm-rests, crank windows, carpeted bottoms, and GTO badging. The
black vinyl bucket seats with Pontiac logos are very comfortable
and show no wear. The back seat looks equally as nice and is
flanked by arm-rests, ashtrays, and window cranks. Above is a tight
black vinyl headliner and below is new looking black hook and loop
carpet topped with black vinyl Pontiac floormats in the front and
rear. All of the glass is excellent with no scratches or pitting.
The windshield and rear window appear new while all of the
sideglass has original markings. The driver is treated to an OEM
1965 Pontiac 2-spoke steering wheel with horn ring, chrome accent
bands, and a Pontiac logo in the center. The correct GTO dash
features a woodgrain surround for the gauge cluster and climate
controls. There is a 120mph speedometer with checkered flag logo,
an 8K tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure and water temp. The
heater blows hot and the fan works as it should. Below the
woodgrain is a ribbed chrome section with knobs for lights and
wipers, a lighter, an ashtray, and a working factory AM radio. The
passenger side of the dash features a grab-handle with GTO badge
and a glovebox containing the original protecto-plate and owners
manual. Up above are dual visors and a rear-view mirror with
day/night switch and down below is a Hurst shifter with black boot
and white pattern shift ball. The drivers brake, clutch, and
e-brake pedals all have chrome surrounds for a sporty look. Around
back you'll find a very clean trunk with a very rare "retractable"
light under the lid. It can be slid out of it's holder so you can
shine it directionally where you want. Also in the trunk is a vinyl
mat, a factory jack, and a full spare on a rally wheel. We also
have for this car a copy of the build sheet, title history, and a
framed 1965 GTO color advertisement. There are a ton of GTO tribute
cars out there, but there are a rare few built to this level - it
is really as close as you can come to replicating a 65 GTO. This is
an excellent opportunity to buy a GTO tribute that's nicer than
most GTO's for a fraction of the cost! Don't let this one pass you
by!
Engine
1970 Pontiac 400ci V-8 (Engine Code XH, Casting #9799914, Cast Date
F220)
Intake Manifold Casting #9778818 = 1965 Tri-Power
Carburetor #'s 7025178, 7025175, 7025179 = 1965
Exhaust Manifold Casting #'s 9779328, 9779032 = 1965
Chrome Valve Covers
Chrome Air Cleaners
Power Steering
Flowmaster Mufflers
Newer Under-hood Matting
Transmission
Muncie 4-Speed Manual (Casting #3925660=10/24/67, Code P8R24=1968
Model Year)
10 Bolt Rear
3:08 Posi-traction Rear Gear
1965 Hurst Shifter with White Pattern Shift Ball
Brakes
Dual Resevoir
Manual Front Disc / Rear Drum
Suspension
Front - Shocks, Springs, and Anti-Roll Bar with Newer Bushings
Rear - Shocks, Control Arms, and Anti-Roll Bar
Exterior
Slick Burgundy Mist Paint (PPG#50700)
Gleaming Chrome Bumpers
Stacked Quad Headlights
Faux Air Scoops on Hood
Dual Chrome Side Mirrors
Wheel Lip Molding
Drip Rail Molding
Bright Window Molding
Chrome Rocker Cover
Wrap-Around Tail Lights
Hidden Gas Fill
Like-New Badging
Grey 6-Slot Rally Wheels with Center Caps and Beauty Rings
Hankook Optimo H725 Tires
Interior
Black Vinyl Bucket Seats with Pontiac Logo
Hurst Floor Shifter
Tight Vinyl Headliner
Black Hook and Loop Carpet with Pontiac Floormats
GTO Door Panels with Badge
GTO Woodgrain Dash with 120mph Speedo and 8K Tach
OEM 2-Spoke Steering Wheel with Horn Ring and Chrome Accent
Bands
Working Factory AM Radio
2-Speed Wipers
Working Heat and Fan
Passenger Grab-Handle
Clear Glass
Original Owners Manual and Protecto-Plate
Full-Size Spare and Factory Jack
Retractable Trunk Light
Title History
Copy of Build Sheet
Copy of Window Sticker
If you have any additional questions, please call one of our
friendly sales staff. We will be glad to help in any way with
questions on financing, shipping the vehicle, or perhaps an
interest in our sell your car brokerage program. We've been in
business since 1996 and have sold cars all over the world and we
insist on giving the best personal service in the industry.
The sale is subject to the following conditions and
representations. This vehicle is being sold as-is, where-is with no
warranty in connection therewith. The seller shall not be
responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness,
or defects herein, and make no warranty in connection therewith. No
allowances or set aside will be made on account of any
incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or
representations are for identification purposes only and are not to
be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have
satisfied oneself as to the condition and value based upon that
judgment solely. The seller assumes no responsibility for any
repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
Thank you from all of us at Cruisin Classics.
