Photo: eBay seller classiccaraddiction
Most people who walked into a Pontiac dealership in 1965 ordered the hardtop. The GM brand built 55,722 GTOs in this body style, while the convertible accounted for only 11,311 units of the total output. The sports coupe was less common, with only 8,319 customers buying this version.
Four-barrel GTOs were in high demand, as over 54,800 customers wanted the big muscle. The Tri-Power production exceeded 20,500 units.
The 1965 GTO in these photos sports a 389 Tri-Power configuration, yet the main selling point is the rare, one-year-only finish.
The GTO sports a head-turning Iris Mist paint offered on this model only in 1965, though it's unclear if it's the original coating sprayed by Pontiac or if the car has already received a respray. The GTO looks good, but eBay seller classiccaraddiction admits the paint "has normal wear and tear." This could be a sign that the finish is original, though your best option if you're interested in more details, is to go see the GTO in person.
The engine under the hood is the 389 Tri-Power, albeit not matching. The owner doesn't share more specifics, explaining that it's a period-correct 389 paired with a Muncie 4-speed transmission.
The car has already received several aftermarket upgrades, including a Vintage Air system. The air conditioning system blows cold, and all gauges are in working condition.
The floors are original, and it doesn't look like this GTO will pose any particular problems from a metal perspective. The car is solid, the body is straight, and the panel alignment is good.
The interior comes in good shape, and you'll only find the typical issues, including wear signs on the driver's seat. However, the cabin is still great and impressively clean.
This GTO is a good choice for people who want a 1965 model year with a rare finish and without being particularly interested in an original setup. The drivetrain is also a great option if your primary goal is getting your hands on Tri-Power muscle, though it's important to remember that the engine is no longer the one that shipped with the car.
It's hard to put a price on this rare GTO, despite flexing a mix of original and aftermarket goodies, but the owner believes $77,500 is a fair price. They also enabled the Make Offer button on eBay, meaning customers interested in the car can contact the seller with their offers for further negotiations. To see the GTO in person, you must travel to Marysville, Washington.
Considering this isn't an auction, it's hard to tell how many people have made an offer. eBay's statistics reveal that 35 people are already watching the listing, possibly requesting more information or waiting for a price cut before sending an offer.
The 1965 GTO in these photos sports a 389 Tri-Power configuration, yet the main selling point is the rare, one-year-only finish.
The GTO sports a head-turning Iris Mist paint offered on this model only in 1965, though it's unclear if it's the original coating sprayed by Pontiac or if the car has already received a respray. The GTO looks good, but eBay seller classiccaraddiction admits the paint "has normal wear and tear." This could be a sign that the finish is original, though your best option if you're interested in more details, is to go see the GTO in person.
The engine under the hood is the 389 Tri-Power, albeit not matching. The owner doesn't share more specifics, explaining that it's a period-correct 389 paired with a Muncie 4-speed transmission.
The car has already received several aftermarket upgrades, including a Vintage Air system. The air conditioning system blows cold, and all gauges are in working condition.
The floors are original, and it doesn't look like this GTO will pose any particular problems from a metal perspective. The car is solid, the body is straight, and the panel alignment is good.
The interior comes in good shape, and you'll only find the typical issues, including wear signs on the driver's seat. However, the cabin is still great and impressively clean.
This GTO is a good choice for people who want a 1965 model year with a rare finish and without being particularly interested in an original setup. The drivetrain is also a great option if your primary goal is getting your hands on Tri-Power muscle, though it's important to remember that the engine is no longer the one that shipped with the car.
It's hard to put a price on this rare GTO, despite flexing a mix of original and aftermarket goodies, but the owner believes $77,500 is a fair price. They also enabled the Make Offer button on eBay, meaning customers interested in the car can contact the seller with their offers for further negotiations. To see the GTO in person, you must travel to Marysville, Washington.
Considering this isn't an auction, it's hard to tell how many people have made an offer. eBay's statistics reveal that 35 people are already watching the listing, possibly requesting more information or waiting for a price cut before sending an offer.
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