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The 1965 GTO confirmed what everybody already knew: it was almost an overnight hit, with every unit selling like hotcakes. Pontiac produced over 75,000 GTOs in 1965, up from approximately 32,500 units in 1964.
The $295 Tempest Le Mans option was (and still is) a highly desirable package despite increasing the price to $2,871 for the coupe and $2,935 for the hardtop. The convertible was the most expensive GTO in 1965, carrying a price tag of $3,165.
A 389 engine powered all GTOs, and the goat you see in these pictures made no exception. However, it has already received major upgrades under the hood, so the original 389 is just a memory today.
The Capri Gold is no longer original to the GTO, and the owner explains on Craigslist that the car received a respray before they bought it. It still looks good, but you'll have to inspect everything in person before committing to a purchase.
The GTO is ready for the road, but it doesn't mean it's perfect. The radio no longer works, the turn signal doesn't cancel after turns, and the paint requires occasional attention if you want a goat in tip-top shape.
Now, let's focus our attention on what happens under the hood.
Like all the other 1965 GTOs, this example left the factory with a 389 V8 under the hood. The engine was replaced with a 400 HO unit, but the most intriguing bit is the power it produces. The seller says the previous owner "claimed outrageous horsepower" without sharing more specifics. However, they believe the output is over 400 horsepower but "far less than the owner's estimate."
The GTO also flexes other mechanical upgrades, including Edelbrock aluminum heads, valve covers, a new exhaust system, and Flowmaster mufflers. The transmission has already been rebuilt.
The car sells with PHS documentation and still carries many original parts, including the wood steering wheel and the wood dash. The mileage is also intriguing, as the odometer indicates approximately 50K miles, but the owner says it has probably turned over. It's safe to assume this isn't the original mileage.
This GTO isn't the typical goat you find online, and the engine under the hood makes an in-person or third-party inspection mandatory. You must discover all the tidbits before committing to a purchase, as the GTO seems to be a great choice for someone interested in a boost of adrenaline behind the wheel of a Pontiac.
This adrenaline boost won't be cheap. The seller wants $43,900 for their goat, and you can find It in Meridian, Idaho. It can drive anywhere on its wheels, and driving it home is probably a great way to discover the HP under the hood.
A 389 engine powered all GTOs, and the goat you see in these pictures made no exception. However, it has already received major upgrades under the hood, so the original 389 is just a memory today.
The Capri Gold is no longer original to the GTO, and the owner explains on Craigslist that the car received a respray before they bought it. It still looks good, but you'll have to inspect everything in person before committing to a purchase.
The GTO is ready for the road, but it doesn't mean it's perfect. The radio no longer works, the turn signal doesn't cancel after turns, and the paint requires occasional attention if you want a goat in tip-top shape.
Now, let's focus our attention on what happens under the hood.
Like all the other 1965 GTOs, this example left the factory with a 389 V8 under the hood. The engine was replaced with a 400 HO unit, but the most intriguing bit is the power it produces. The seller says the previous owner "claimed outrageous horsepower" without sharing more specifics. However, they believe the output is over 400 horsepower but "far less than the owner's estimate."
The GTO also flexes other mechanical upgrades, including Edelbrock aluminum heads, valve covers, a new exhaust system, and Flowmaster mufflers. The transmission has already been rebuilt.
The car sells with PHS documentation and still carries many original parts, including the wood steering wheel and the wood dash. The mileage is also intriguing, as the odometer indicates approximately 50K miles, but the owner says it has probably turned over. It's safe to assume this isn't the original mileage.
This GTO isn't the typical goat you find online, and the engine under the hood makes an in-person or third-party inspection mandatory. You must discover all the tidbits before committing to a purchase, as the GTO seems to be a great choice for someone interested in a boost of adrenaline behind the wheel of a Pontiac.
This adrenaline boost won't be cheap. The seller wants $43,900 for their goat, and you can find It in Meridian, Idaho. It can drive anywhere on its wheels, and driving it home is probably a great way to discover the HP under the hood.
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