Photo: eBay seller charlieandtammy
The GTO still wasn't a separate offering in 1965 (as it gained series status a year later), but sales went through the roof, and surprisingly, everybody loved the manual version.
Pontiac shipped over 75,000 GTOs, up from 32,450 units in 1964, paving the way for what has later become an iconic model in the muscle car world.
The GTO could be had for $295 by Tempest Le Mans buyers, with the coupe version available at $2,871. The hardtop, which was the most popular GTO version, could be had for $2,935, while the convertible carried a price tag of $3,165.
Most GTOs rolled off the assembly lines with a four-barrel engine rated at 335 horsepower. Approximately 20,500 GTOs left the factory with the Tri-Power engine rated at 360 horsepower.
The owner of the GTO you see in these photos also spent $115.78 extra on the Tri-Power upgrade. At least, that's what eBay seller charlieandtammy claims, explaining that he was "told it's a real Tri-Power factory car." The PHS documentation has already been ordered and is pending, but meanwhile, the Tri-Power setup is still on the car with what looks like the original block heads and distributor.
A good mechanic should be able to tell if this is a real Tri-Power car, but as always, I'd love Internet detectives to join the conversation, so post your comments in the box after the jump to help determine what's up with this GTO.
I won't comment much on this car's condition because it obviously needs a complete restoration, but all signs indicate that it's still doable. It obviously has rust, albeit this is hardly a surprise. This GTO has likely been sitting for years and has recently been pulled from its sleeping place, so I wouldn't be surprised if it needs new floors. You should put it on a lift, inspect the undersides, and determine how much metalwork it'll need before you commit to a purchase.
The GTO has already received much attention on eBay, so it's probably a matter of time until it finds a new home. The owner posted it on the auction site without a reserve, meaning the top bidder will take it home when the digital fight ends in approximately five days. The top offer is $4,500, but considering the car is only now gaining more exposure, it's a matter of time until the price goes through the roof. I expect the price to go up significantly in the last two days of the auction, especially if the seller receives the PHS report and posts it online.
Meanwhile, interested buyers can see this GTO in Irvington, Alabama. It rolls freely, so you should be able to get it on a trailer quite easily.
The GTO could be had for $295 by Tempest Le Mans buyers, with the coupe version available at $2,871. The hardtop, which was the most popular GTO version, could be had for $2,935, while the convertible carried a price tag of $3,165.
Most GTOs rolled off the assembly lines with a four-barrel engine rated at 335 horsepower. Approximately 20,500 GTOs left the factory with the Tri-Power engine rated at 360 horsepower.
The owner of the GTO you see in these photos also spent $115.78 extra on the Tri-Power upgrade. At least, that's what eBay seller charlieandtammy claims, explaining that he was "told it's a real Tri-Power factory car." The PHS documentation has already been ordered and is pending, but meanwhile, the Tri-Power setup is still on the car with what looks like the original block heads and distributor.
A good mechanic should be able to tell if this is a real Tri-Power car, but as always, I'd love Internet detectives to join the conversation, so post your comments in the box after the jump to help determine what's up with this GTO.
I won't comment much on this car's condition because it obviously needs a complete restoration, but all signs indicate that it's still doable. It obviously has rust, albeit this is hardly a surprise. This GTO has likely been sitting for years and has recently been pulled from its sleeping place, so I wouldn't be surprised if it needs new floors. You should put it on a lift, inspect the undersides, and determine how much metalwork it'll need before you commit to a purchase.
The GTO has already received much attention on eBay, so it's probably a matter of time until it finds a new home. The owner posted it on the auction site without a reserve, meaning the top bidder will take it home when the digital fight ends in approximately five days. The top offer is $4,500, but considering the car is only now gaining more exposure, it's a matter of time until the price goes through the roof. I expect the price to go up significantly in the last two days of the auction, especially if the seller receives the PHS report and posts it online.
Meanwhile, interested buyers can see this GTO in Irvington, Alabama. It rolls freely, so you should be able to get it on a trailer quite easily.
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