Vehicle Description
Beautifully restored convertible to include all the options you
could want!� A factory Tri-power convertible from new, this car now
features a host of original & added�equipment that include�correct
Hurst-cast 14" polished mags, 4-speed Muncie transmission, air
conditioning, power brakes, power steering, power top, rally
gauges, deluxe steering wheel, tilt column, and more!!�Finished
in�triple black color combination, Royal Bobcat enhancements,�and
Firestone redlines!� Wow!! Significant changes to the 1965 Pontiac
GTO included the famous stacked headlights, simulated hood scoops
(could be made functional), slightly longer body, better breathing
engine that produced more horsepower, improved brakes, and stiffer
suspension! This paved the way for several more successful years,
and Pontiac development designated the GTO its own model series by
1966. We are delighted to offer this 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible
finished in gorgeous Starlight Black with Black interior and
matching Black convertible top! It's heavily optioned with features
that start with a 389ci Tri-Power Ram Air V8 engine mated with a
Muncie M20 4-speed transmission! Additional accessories include air
conditioning, power steering, power brakes, center console, Rally
gauges with dash tachometer, original Hurst 14" polished wheels
wrapped in Firestone Super Sport Wide Oval Redline tires redline
tires measuring 7.70-14, deluxe seatbelts, remote drivers mirror,
interior courtesy lights, passenger vanity mirror, rear back-up
lights, windshield washer with dual speed wipers, tilt steering
column with deluxe faux wood steering wheel, foot pedal trim, and
push-button Delco AM radio! This body and chassis on this
wonderfully restored example are exceptional! It did start life
with a 389ci Tri-power carbureted engine but with an automatic
transmission. It was later fitted with a date-coded 1967 4-speed
Muncie transmission. To ensure proper coding, this engine is a
correct 1965 WS-code engine bearing the block casting 9778789 along
with "77" heads, correct intake fitted with proper Rochester carbs
with identification tags along with functional Ram Air pan! Credit
for the engine overhaul goes to Carr Craft Automotive based in
Kalamazoo, MI. Using only high grade components from Kenny Butler
Racing and Venolia, this engine features a hardened steel
crankshaft, forged aluminum connecting rods and 7/16" H-11 steel
rod bolts, performance camshaft, roller rockers,
ported-polished-matched heads, all fully balanced and blueprinted,
all while maintaining the original Pontiac cast, visual components!
It is nicely dressed with a chrome air cleaner & valve covers, GM
tower clamps, inspection markings, Delco-Remy charging components,
and more! Onlookers with be hard-pressed to discover anything amiss
under this hood. The transmission was fully rebuilt by Webb's
Transmission Service in Cedar Rapids, IA. The power flows through a
newer Flowmaster 2.5" exhaust system with chrome quad exhaust
splitters to a rear end axle set up with 3.73 Safe-T-Track gearing!
History of the car does include some past history in California
before an Oklahoma owner took possession in the 1980's. It was
restored there and sold to its most recent owner who purchased it
in September 1991 and stayed with him ever since. It has been
garage kept for his 25 years of ownership and remains wonderfully
rust free from a pampered lifestyle! According to a past story of
this special GTO, it was treated early on to the Royal Bobcat
performance upgrades by Ace Wilson's shop based at Royal Oak
Pontiac in Pontiac, MI. This story may have some actual validity
considering the dealer zone ID when ordered new was 3533
representing an original Michigan dealership. Sadly, none of it can
be confirmed today as we could not find a list of dealer codes from
1965, and the Royal Oak firm was said to have closed its doors in
the 1980's. Our restored example continues to wear Ace Wilson
Bobcat plate frames and stickers on the quarter glass & trunk lid
in hopeful honor of this past heritage. It continues to represent
itself beautifully in all respects as an honest original GTO, and
drives down the road exactly the same! Considering the true age of
the restoration, it is remarkable! The rear trunk compartment is
just as detailed with floor mat, spar tire, jack and tire changing
tools. It will come with original PHS documentation realizing this
car is now impressively upgraded with some non-original, but highly
desired equipment.�� Service history, title documentation, Please
call with any additional questions or requests for extra
information. We appreciate your interest and thank you in advance
for your business!
