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1965 Pontiac GTO – Despite the 1964 GTO’s initial success, Pontiac executive Jim Wangers claimed that many more could have been sold if it wasn’t for industry strikes. Wangers was proved almost correct in 1965, when 75,352 GTOS were delivered, up from 32,450 the year before. The 1965 Pontiac GTO was still a $295 Tempest Le Mans option package, crisply redesigned with vertically stacked headlights, a split recessed grille and a single hood scoop. The four-pod dash remained, but an improved Rally gauge package was offered for $86 with an 8,000 rpm tachometer. The Coupe started at $2,871, the Hardtop at $2,935 and the Convertible at $3,165. Pontiac boss Pete Estes moved to Chevrolet during the year and John Z. DeLorean took over, as Motor Trend awarded “Car of the Year” honors to the entire Pontiac lineup. The muscle car boom was about to grab second gear.

Of the 15 colors offered on GTOs in ’65, we’d argue that the Cameo Ivory examples with Red interiors are the most stunning. This beautiful GTO has been restored to original and shows as well as it did when it rolled off the assembly line in Pontiac, MI during the 1st week of Aug. There are really no notable imperfections to mention and this Pontiac is a blast to drive. We haven’t had a single customer pass this vehicle in our showroom without stopping to wipe a little drool off their lips! This is an extremely nice example and is ready to show upon purchase. A complete list of features and options include;  389 V8, 4 Speed, A/C, Power Steering & Brakes, Cloth Floormats, Chrome Mirrors, Chrome Bumpers, Chrome Valve Covers, Edelbrock Intake, Holley Carb, Retro AM/FM Stereo, Tinted Glass, Spare Tire (w/cover), 14″ Hurst Wheels, and New BF Goodrich Silvertown Redline Tires! If you are looking for a nicely restored GTO that you can jump in and drive, you don’t want to let this one get away.