INTRODUCTION: Just finished a meticulous body off frame
restoration! This 1965 GTO is far more than just beautifully
detailed - it was rebuilt to be driven and enjoyed. Beneath its
show quality presentation lies a true powerhouse, restored with
performance and reliability in mind. Best of all, it's the real
deal, documented by Pontiac Historical Services.
EXTERIOR: The body fit and finish is amazing! Every square inch is
straight and polished like glass. The gaps are square, doors shut
like new. Repainted GM light blue metallic basecoat with a glossy
clearcoat, even the jambs are slick. The chrome and stainless
sparkles, the weatherstrips were replaced, the windshield and rear
window are new too. It's looking like the muscle car that it is,
sitting on nostalgic Torque Thrust wheels and extra fat tires in
back.
INTERIOR: Completely restored from carpet to headliner! Down on the
floor it has fresh carpet that fits right, reproduction mats,
optional seatbelts in front and a Hurst shifter sticking out of a
new console. The seats have been reupholstered and door panels were
replaced. The headliner and visors are new and so is the mirror.
The optional dash pad is new and the instrument panel is clean. It
has the factory a/c vents and controls along with original radio.
There is a nostalgic tachometer on the column and oil/temp gauges
under the dash.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The engine is a very stout 455 that is cranking
out about 450hp. It was remachined, bored .030 over, has a Howard's
Ram Air cam and topped with desirable #13 Ram Air III heads, an
Edelbrock Torker intake and a Holley 850 carb. MSD ignition
provides the lightning and a set of Doug's ceramic coated headers
sends the thunder to the exhaust. The result is a powerful, hard
pulling, big cube Pontiac that delivers. All the components are
new- wiring, alternator, fuel pump, cooling system etc. it features
power steering and an upgraded power brake system with a dual
reservoir master cylinder. It is complete with hooked up washers,
bottle of concentrate fluid, hood insulation, battery hold down
etc. It's all very neatly detailed, the inner fenders and core
support are powder coated. This is a factory air conditioned car,
the compressor and brackets are included.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Clean and complete! Under the trunk lid and the
jamb are painted smooth and glossy. Inside is clean, dry metal with
a very neatly applied spatter finish. It has new wiring,
weatherstrip, decal and trunk mat. It also includes a restored
spare and jack assembly.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame and the underside of this car
is restored like mechanical jewelry, completely rebuilt and
detailed. All the front steering and suspension looks like brand
new, because it is! In back, it has boxed control arms, new
bushings, and air shocks. It has a beautiful and great sounding,
all stainless Pypes exhaust with X-pipe, polished mufflers, and the
splitter GTO tips. The brake system was completely redone and
upgraded with discs in front. The lines and e-brake cables were
replaced. The fuel system was replaced and it has a polished fuel
tank that looks really sharp. Looking up at the motor, it is
spotless and upgraded with a high torque starter. It has a freshly
rebuilt Muncie 4-speed transmission with Hurst linkage. A rebuilt
driveshaft goes back to the Safe-T-Track rear end with new 3.36
gears and posi unit. The frame was powder coated, the floors and
inner rockers are immaculate metal painted a smooth semi-gloss
black. It's very impressive under here!
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and reputation. Therefore, we
built a 2 million dollar, 10,000 square ft service center, and
hired a team of technicians to service the essentials on every car
we sell.
CONCLUSION: This is a truly high-quality build, and it's worth
emphasizing just how exceptional the body and paint really are. You
could examine hundreds, even thousands of restored collector cars,
and this finish would rank comfortably among the very best. The
craftsmanship, depth, and overall presentation set it apart from
the crowd. This is the kind of car that makes its next owner proud
every time the garage door opens. Will that owner be you?
Vehicles are displayed in a museum setting. Admission applies
without an appointment and is refunded with purchase, including a
one-year museum membership.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
Power steering
Power disc brakes
3.36 posi
Console
Padded dash
Seatbelts
Reproduction mats
Exhaust splitter tips
Torque Thrust wheels
