Vehicle Description
This is a real-deal 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible that has a nice
style everywhere from the design of the upholstery to the clean
look of the V8. And the distinct color might even make this one an
even rarer example of a muscle car drop-top legend.
We could start by telling you how rare these second-year GTO
convertibles are, but you probably already know that Ford basically
sold more Mustangs in a week than Pontiac produced drop-top GTOs in
1965. But the trim tag tells an even more interesting story. The
paint code tells us that this GTO was originally born in special
order color, Tiger Gold! While it is no longer this color, it is
painted a distinct Salmon color, and we actually like that choice
even more! There's a nice metallic glow in the sunlight and an
overall cruiser-ready attitude that will make you want to be the
first one to Cars & Coffee on a Sunday morning. Plus, a GTO comes
with a great power car look that includes stacked headlights, Rally
wheels, bright dual exhaust tips, and a hood scoop. This even has a
distinct sporty red pinstripe that looks great against the unique
salmon paint. More than just the color, you'll like the car for an
overall level of respect. This has been with the same owner for
nearly 15 years, and you see the proper care in details like the
shine of the chrome bumpers, the fit of the clean convertible top,
nice glass, good weather-stripping, and the way the doors line up
as they close with confidence. It makes for the kind of car where
you welcome all the attention the distinct color gets because the
overall presentation is one you'll show off with pride.
The black folding roof powers down to reveal an attractive black
interior. There are plenty of nice details like the vintage vacuum
gauge, GTO logo door panels, the courtesy lights embedded in the
rear panel, a color-matched convertible boot, and the correct
arrowhead emblem embossed into the setbacks. You're going to find
an overall easy-cruiser feeling to this interior, and so it's nice
to have a proper driver's environment. Front bucket seats, a
wood-rimmed steering wheel, and the sporty round gauge panel make
you want to hop in and go for a drive.
Under the hood is Pontiac's famous 389 cubic-inch V8. This
powerhouse is on full display with the clean dark inner walls
funneling your attention to the bright turquoise block in the
middle. While details like the air grabber and decals also look
correct, there are also the right investments here. You'll
appreciate the Mickey Thompson finned valve covers and newer dual
exhaust. Plus, the mighty motor inhales deeper with an Edelbrock
AVS2 four-barrel carburetor. The result is a strong V8 package that
warms up to be a solid driver. And this anytime/anywhere cruiser
feeling is heightened by the automatic transmission, power
steering, and power brakes.
The sale comes complete with Pontiac Historic Services (PHS)
paperwork, maintenance records, boxes of additional parts, and a
car cover. With a package this attractive you're going to want to
hurry up and call today!
