Vehicle Description
Absolutely beautiful 1965 Pontiac GTO. Documented Tri-Power/4-speed
car with correct WS-coded block. Original color combination.
Factory gauges with tach, console, power windows, rear defrost. A
stunning GTO in great colors with all the right options.Everyone
has their own favorite GTO, and ours happens to be the 1965. The
straight-edge styling, the stacked headlights, and the fluted
taillights all add up to one of Pontiac's best designs of the
1960s. And few colors work better on the Goat than code E
Nightwatch Blue, which is this car's original color. It was
refinished a few years ago and man, this sucker is STRAIGHT!
There's no evidence of substandard work and those long quarter
panels show crystal clear reflections with minimal distortion.
Panel fit is very good and the doors close with a reassuring THUNK
rather than a cheap-sounding whack. All the chrome and stainless
trim was restored or replaced, including the insanely
expensive-to-restore taillights and trunk panel. Bright wheel arch
moldings help add some contrast and the rocker moldings were
polished to a high shine before being reinstalled. The front
fenders proudly wear 'GTO 6.5 LITRE' badges, accentuating the GTO's
European inspiration. The restorer even went so far as to install
correct T3 headlight bulbs for just the right finishing touch.
Someone spent the time to make this one beautiful.Exterior notes:
Excellent paint and bodywork. Trunk lid sits a little high but
probably because of new weather seal. A few minor signs of use but
nothing worth noting.The Dark Blue vinyl interior is likewise how
this car was originally delivered and everything inside the car
looks new. The seat covers accurately replicate the original
diagonal pattern and they're correctly installed (many restorers
get the direction of the pleats wrong). New carpets are protected
by color-matched rubber mats and the dash pad must have been
restored because it looks like new. The woodgrained wheel matches
the dash, which is full of factory gauges, including a tachometer
which, oddly enough, was optional even on the GTO. You'll note that
the car has some nice options, including power windows, a rear
defroster, and an AM/FM radio, which must have been cutting-edge
tech in 1965. There's also a center console and a Hurst cue ball
shifter for the 4-speed manual gearbox, and you'll note that the
fluted console lid is as nice as the tail panel?someone spent some
money there. The trunk is also nicely upholstered in blue carpet
which isn't quite correct but looks great and it includes a
matching Rally wheel and redline radial spare.Interior notes:
Everything works. Seats, carpets, dash, door panels look new. Right
rear power window a little slow. Trunk is incorrect but nicely
finished.There are no 'matching numbers' GTOs in 1965, but this one
has a correct WS-coded block with a 9778789 casting number and '77'
heads, leading us to believe it is the car's original engine. This
is a real Tri-Power car as documented in the PHS paperwork and the
engine bay has been nicely detailed to factory specs. There's
Pontiac Turquoise on the engine block, proper air cleaners on each
of the 2-barrel carbs, and chrome valve covers to add a little
flash. Little stuff like the throttle return spring, battery
cables, and spark plug wires are likewise correct. The car is
optioned with power steering and power brakes, with a newer dual
master cylinder for the front disc brakes?a nice upgrade. The
Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed manual racks through the gears easily
and has nice clutch take-up, and there are 3.55 gears on a
Safe-T-Track limited slip out back. The exhaust system is a correct
reproduction with resonators and splitters, as original, and it
sounds suitably muscular without being annoying. A few
factory-style markings were added to help detail the undercarriage
and there's a new gas tank out back. Flashy Rally wheels are the
right choice on a GTO, with these carrying recent 225/70/14
BFGoodrich redline radials all around.Mechanical notes: Runs great,
starts easily, idles well once warmed up. A little grumpy when
cold. Clutch take-up is near the top of travel but not
uncomfortable. Disc brakes a nice upgrade. New heater core. Helper
springs out back. Super clean undercarriage with no rust
issues.This car includes a lot of extras, including full PHS
documentation, restoration and service receipts, factory manuals,
wiring diagrams, and more. There are also a lot of spare parts,
including an extra steering wheel, upholstery fabric, door sill
trim, carburetor parts, switches, and more.Performance, style,
comfort, the GTO delivers in every way. With a gorgeous color
combination and a great pedigree, this beautiful 1965 GTO hardtop
is a very impressive car. It has the right options to make it easy
to live with and a few sensible upgrades help on the road. If you
want one of the nicest Goats we've seen, this is an outstanding
choice. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes
personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
