Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Ground-up restoration
Awarded Concours Gold honors by the GTO Association of America
Correct 389 cubic inch V8 / Tri-power carburetion
Correct Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Parchment interior / Modern air conditioning
Correct Fontaine Blue paint / Correct Blue top
Sale includes restoration photos and Pontiac Historic Services
documentation
Correct power steering
Correct 10-bolt rear axle
Correct 14-inch Rally I wheels
Look up "muscle car" in the dictionary and you're almost guaranteed
to find a picture of a GM A-body. And if that dictionary is worth
its binding, the car better be a GTO. While the individual tenants
of American performance could be found in earlier cars, Pontiac put
them all together in one sinister package equally capable of
quarter-mile blasts and comfortable grocery runs. And this fully
documented, Concours Gold drop-top, featuring correct aesthetics,
an extensive restoration and awesome tri-power/4-speed performance,
is an impressive example of the brand's highly appealing
mindset.
BODYWORK/TRIM
You'd never guess based on its current condition, but back in 1994
a previous owner found this GTO as a rolling chassis missing both
its engine and transmission, and in desperate need of a complete
restoration. So, that owner devoted countless hours of good ole
elbow grease to restore the car to show worthy appeal, and it
wasn't long before it picked up Concours Gold honors from the GTO
Association of America. Presently this Pontiac rolls thanks to
era-correct Tri-power motivation that's wrapped in correct Fontaine
Blue paint, a correct blue roof and correct Parchment trim.
Tough, understated and attractive, this GTO perfectly defines
Pontiac's lasting legacy of tempering sophistication with
aggression. The front of the car is dominated by trademark,
stainless-trimmed grilles that are anchored between stacked T3
headlights, a pristine, satin-finish arrowhead and a broad chrome
bumper. Inside those grilles, a prominent "G T O" emblem hints at
the performance bolted beneath a new-for-1965, GTO-exclusive scoop.
At the sides of that scoop, expressive 'coke bottle' fenders hang
dent-free wheel trim and arrow-straight rocker guards around
familiar GM door handles. On the outside of those fenders, bright
GTO crests combine with black "G T O" scripts to create visual
sizzle that matches the car's visceral thrill. Above those crests,
Soft Ray glass combines with fresh stainless and correct mirrors to
highlight a super clean profile. And behind that glass, a second
chrome bumper hangs small reverse lamps below a finned valence, an
ominous "G T O" badge, a second arrowhead and appropriately
centered "PONTIAC" lettering that lets everyone know EXACTLY who
outran them.
ENGINE
Pop the car's long hood and the first thing you'll notice is a 389
cubic inch Pontiac V8 that's been completely rebuilt and wrapped in
attractive Turquoise skin. Less obvious, of course, is that
stalwart mill's correct 9778789 casting number, May (E) 28th (28),
1966 (6) casting date and Tri-power, 4-speed-exclusive "WS"
assembly stamp. At the top of the block, correct Rochester
carburetors bridge the gap between polished air cleaners, bright
stainless fluid lines and a correct, cast iron intake. That intake
rides between correct heads, which hang a polished AC breather over
attractive, polished valve covers. A familiar points distributor
jolts spark through fresh Packard Radio TVRS cables. Cooling is
provided by a shrouded and decaled radiator, which sends water
around a traditional fan via pliable hoses and traditional tower
clamps. Charge comes courtesy of a freshly rebuilt alternator and
modern, Delco-topped battery. Charred dinosaurs float through old
school exhaust manifolds. And aesthetically, the car's impressive
engine bay is fully detailed, from its smooth black fenders and
matted hood all the way to its yellow carb spring and fresh Sanden
AC compressor.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Logging very few miles since their thorough restoration, this
goat's fresh floors and super clean frame are completely free of
significant issues and major defects. The stout 389 sends power to
a tough Muncie 4-speed, which spins a correct 10-bolt axle. At the
sides of that rock-solid drivetrain, true-dual pipes connect the
aforementioned manifolds with brash turbo mufflers. At the sides of
that booming soundtrack, a rebuilt suspension features reliable
Monroe shocks. Lucid power steering plays well with factory drum
brakes. Muscle meets the pavement through 14-inch Rally Is, which
spin G70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around
stainless trim rings and classy center caps. And absolutely
everything, from this Poncho's fresh stainless fuel tank to its
clean Turquoise oil pan, is aligned, sorted and ready to
cruise!
INTERIOR
Open the doors and you're greeted by bright Parchment vinyl that's
a fantastic blend of style and simplicity. On the seats you'll find
weather-free covers that are GTO-specific. Featuring the same kind
of styling as the car's rear valence, the center console is
beautifully finished, offering easy access to a Hurst 4-speed
shifter. Crisp telemetry centers a factory tach and checkered flag
speedo beside modern climate control and a correct Delco radio. At
the floor, fresh carpet anchors a full array of seatbelts around
black, Pontiac-branded floor mats. At the sides of the car, fresh
door panels found chrome handles around bright GTO crests. In front
of the driver, a wood-trimmed steering wheel spins a requisite wood
rim around a Turquoise, Pontiac-branded horn button. And behind the
passengers, a restored and decaled trunk balances a full-size spare
tire on a correct jack.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Here's a quick breakdown of this GTO's VIN and Cowl Tag:
VIN: 237675PXXXXXX
2: Pontiac Motor Division
37: LeMans
67: Convertible
5: 1965 model year
P: Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan
XXXXXX: Sequential Production Number
COWL TAG:
06A: Assembled during the first (A) week of June (06), 1965
65: 1965 model year
2: Pontiac Motor Division
37: LeMans
67: Convertible
PON: Assembled in Pontiac, Michigan
11548: Fisher Body number
218B: Parchment vinyl interior
D: Fontaine Blue paint
4: Blue vinyl top
L: Floor shifted 4-speed transmission
G: Console
P: Radio
5N: GTO (Specific to the Pontiac and Kansas City plants)
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Restoration photos
Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
An un-fitted convertible boot
This awesome GTO is a fantastically restored showpiece that packs
unbeatable performance in a highly desirable wrapper. Backing a
potent Tri-power 389 with a reliable drivetrain and universal
appeal, it's the kind of car that'll be a pleasure to own for years
to come. If you've been patiently waiting for the opportunity to
pick up a stellar example of the ORIGINAL muscle car, here's your
chance!