Vehicle Description
Beautiful colors, five speed manual, four-wheel disc brakes, A/C,
and an enhanced V8 heart - a machine like this 1965 Pontiac GTO
convertible is built for show and go, and so it will never
disappoint.
Ford produced more Mustangs in a few weeks during 1965 than Pontiac
sold LeMans/GTO convertibles all year. But rarity isn't what really
drew you into this one. Instead, it's the glow of the paint that
catches your eye (and everyone else, too.) They refinished the
factory Burgundy Red paint to have a vivid personality and deep
clearcoat shine. It looks terrific in the sunlight, which is
exactly what you want a convertible to do. And you can also tell
there was investment that went well beyond the paint to make sure
the body was looking its best and the big chrome bumpers shine like
mirrors. The story on this one is that it was initially bought by a
Pontiac dealership owner in Texas, and it stayed in the family.
That's why you see a careful attention to detail in the
restoration. The new-for-1965 vertical stack headlights shine like
jewels; all the trim is straight; correct GTO badging is on every
side; and the intricate tail panel is complete. The whole package
sits on a staggered set of polished Intro alloys, which give this
droptop some added aggression over its brothers. There's a good
reason for that, but more on it in a moment.
The black roof looks great against the deep red exterior, but with
the flip of a switch, it powers down to reveal a whole new dynamic.
After all, the creamy white gives this GTO a European-level of
sophistication. There's more evidence of a quality restoration the
moment you lay eyes on the bucket seats. We suspect they were
recovered recently, because they feel so nice, and they are crisp
right down to the correct arrowhead emblem embossed into each one.
Matching door panels with correct GTO emblems, deep dark carpeting
and a new Vintage Air A/C system make this a true classic muscle
car experience that can be enjoyed any time. This one really has a
great period-correct feeling with an artful center console and even
the AM radio is still on display. Plus, more of that sophisticated
European-like style comes from the upgraded wood-rimmed steering
wheel and coordinating dash panel. And the aftermarket round rally
gauge cluster includes a tach, which is a very nice feature
considering your right hand will likely never leave the Hurst
shifter.
When you open the hood, you can immediately see this motor was
upgraded for both power and flair. The tidy engine bay showcases
fabricated Pontiac valve covers, a polished air topper, upgraded
pulleys, an electric fan, and fresh rubber components. This is a
400 cubic-inch V8 that the consignor states has been bored and
stroked to 467ci total. Plus, it has all the right go-fast goodies
like Edelbrock heads, an Edelbrock hi-rise intake, MSD ignition,
and an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor. And those long tube
headers add even more power while contributing to the rumble of the
dual exhaust. Best of all, you have complete control over this
upgraded V8 and its thunderous soundtrack thanks to the five-speed
manual transmission. This is a big power machine, so they also give
you the right tools to harness it. This includes a four-wheel disc
brakes upgrade, modern Goodyear Eagle GT tires, power steering, and
sway bars front & rear.
You now understand why we first said this was built for show AND
go. With a package this attractive you're going to want to hurry up
and call today!
