Pontiac may be a brand name that has long since been put out to pasture, but the love for some of their most iconic cars remains strong today. That's why cars like this 1965 Pontiac GTO have a cult fanbase, who admire the engineering, power, and presence that was presented to the public in the ’60s. The Pontiac GTO was devised from the Tempest but quickly became its own standalone model. Conjured up by GM executives during a company-wide ban on racing, the GTO was a breath of fresh air. It offered genuine performance credentials and set a blazing trail that other muscle cars soon tried to follow. Our featured car is a 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible, which features a modern powerplant in the form of a 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine. This incredible restomod presents itself from the outside with the kind of subtly expected of a sleeper and could be yours.
The external appearance of the Pontiac GTO is unmistakable for anything else, thanks to its split grille design and stacked dual headlights. Despite featuring a more modern engine, this restomod stays true to the car’s original looks. You’ll find stock-looking rimes that are wrapped in redline tires. Open the trunk, and you’ll find a spare, too. Meanwhile, the white folding roof is new, and so is its electric motor. Step inside, and the theme continues, although the aftermarket pedals and gauges may hint at the extra turn of speed this GTO houses. Behind the simulated wood sterling wheel and chrome center console, you get dials monitoring oil pressure, battery voltage, water temperature, and fuel levels, along with a tachometer and a speedometer that reads up to 160 mph. There’s also a new glovebox featured.
Under the hood of this 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible lies the modern heart of a 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine. The exhaust system is reported to have been redone, while there’s also a new six-speed manual gearbox that channels the LS2’s power to the rear wheels.
1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible Restomod
6.0L LS2 V8 Engine
6-Speed Manual Transmission
RWD
Nightwatch Blue Exterior
Pearl Interior
Simulated Wood Steering Wheel
Chrome Center Console
Aftermarket Gauges
Aftermarket Pedals
Redline Tires
New White Electric Top
New Motor For Electric Top
Stock Appearing Wheels
Spare Tire in Trunk
New Gearbox
New Exhaust System
If you ever go down the memory lane of the most popular Muscle cars ever built, you might find that the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first true muscle car. Fun fact, GTO stands for “Gran Turismo Omologato”, Italian for homologated for racing. This abbreviation is directly borrowed from the Ferrari 250 GTO. What we have here is a 1969 Pontiac GTO, which belongs to the second generation of its legendary lineup. Nowadays, this model is highly sought after by classic car collectors. This stunning example carries 25976 miles on its odometer and is currently located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. If you are looking to turn heads with pure classic car power, this is the perfect car for you.
Pontiac’s fine GTO is a testament towards fighting a corporate injustice. When GM banned their auto divisions from competing in racing due to some irrational reason, the petrolheads inside the brands were livid. Three gentlemen, namely John Z. DeLorean, Bill Collins and Russ Gee didn’t fight, though. Instead, they came up with a cunning plan. They’d create a model that was basically a thinly-veiled racer, disguised as a production car. Then, they’d sell it to customers who knew what to do with it. Hence, the GTO was born in 1964, with a name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO, a Tempest-based platform, and of course, big V8 power. Today, we have a nice first-generation 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible Restomod for sale from Wichita Falls, Texas. The current owner says that it’s a great car and enjoyable to drive. It’s also been taken to over thirty car shows in a mere three years!
Born from the desire to be free of corporate constraint, the Pontiac GTO is a lesson in defiance. It shows what happens when men figure out a way to rage against the corporate machine in a creative way. You see, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from competing in auto racing for some ridiculous reason. However, executives such as John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins knew that this was outrageous. They felt the desire to find a way to buck the rules, and they easily found it. Because why not give customers a turn-key racer that’s thinly veiled as a street car? After all, you can’t control how your customers use your car once they’ve paid the purchase price and driven off the lot, can you? Hence, the GTO was born, with a name inspired by a Ferrari legend. Today, we have a 1965 Pontiac GTO for sale from Evansville, Wisconson. This symbol of rebelliousness is available with under 100,000 miles on the clock, a 389 Tri-Power under the hood and a Muncie 4-speeder taking care of shifting. If you want it in your life, don’t waste any more time, talk to us!
If you ever go down the memory lane of the most popular Muscle cars ever built, you might find that the Pontiac GTO is often considered the first true muscle car. Fun fact, GTO stands for “Gran Turismo Omologato”, Italian for homologated for racing. This abbreviation is directly borrowed from the Ferrari 250 GTO. What we have here is a 1969 Pontiac GTO, which belongs to the second generation of its legendary lineup. Nowadays, this model is highly sought after by classic car collectors. This stunning example carries 25976 miles on its odometer and is currently located in North Las Vegas, Nevada. If you are looking to turn heads with pure classic car power, this is the perfect car for you.
One of Pontiac’s last cars before this great American automaker bid goodbye in 2010, the Solstice was a two-door roadster that was made between 2005 and 2010. Over 65,000 were sold, with the car closely related to the Saturn Sky and Opel GT. Yes, the Solstice sort of goes against Pontiac’s typical fare, doesn’t it? Instead of a V8 it packs a four-cylinder under the hood, and comes with a rather compact footprint. However, the Solstice was created in response to a changing world where fuel economy, frugality and sensible size were becoming increasingly prevalent. Plus, it was Pontiac’s first two-seater since the Fiero of the Eighties. Today, finding a Solstice isn’t easy but we have this 2007 Pontiac Solstice for your consideration. With a shade under 56,000 miles to its name, this Fort Myers-based car could be your ideal modern classic for those weekend cruises.
Pontiac’s fine GTO is a testament towards fighting a corporate injustice. When GM banned their auto divisions from competing in racing due to some irrational reason, the petrolheads inside the brands were livid. Three gentlemen, namely John Z. DeLorean, Bill Collins and Russ Gee didn’t fight, though. Instead, they came up with a cunning plan. They’d create a model that was basically a thinly-veiled racer, disguised as a production car. Then, they’d sell it to customers who knew what to do with it. Hence, the GTO was born in 1964, with a name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO, a Tempest-based platform, and of course, big V8 power. Today, we have a nice first-generation 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible Restomod for sale from Wichita Falls, Texas. The current owner says that it’s a great car and enjoyable to drive. It’s also been taken to over thirty car shows in a mere three years!
The 1961 Chevrolet Impala is one of the most recognizable early-60s American coupes, known for its sweeping side trim, quad headlights, and jet-age design language. This example has been transformed into an LS-swapped restomod while retaining much of its original character inside and out. Finished in green with a white interior, the car features a recently installed LS1 V8 with approximately 94,601 miles on the engine. The firewall has been painted in candy apple red, highlighting the custom drivetrain installation, though the exterior paintwork remains unfinished and the seller has noted a quarter panel issue pending further documentation. Sitting on 22-inch wheels, this Impala blends classic styling with modern performance, presenting as a partially completed project with strong mechanical foundations.
Arguably the most popular Mercedes-Benz model in the United States during the Seventies and Eighties, The R107 era of their SL-Class grand tourer saw over 204,000 units find homes. This was during an 18-year production run that spanned 1971 to 1989. Impressive as the figure may be for a luxury car, it’s even more admirable when you consider that just over 300,000 were made in total! In fact, more R107 SLs found homes Stateside than they did in Germany or anywhere else in the world. Today, there’s no shortage of fine examples, thanks to the car’s superb Mercedes-Benz build quality. Hence, this Texas-based 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL is a rather sensible purchase to make, even if you have no idea about classic cars. With its 5.6-liter V8, 4-speed automatic gearbox and aftermarket Kenwood stereo unit, it’s a sound choice. Don’t worry about the 142,000 miles on the odometer, these cars are built to go the distance if maintained well.
The 80s brought about a massive change in the automotive world; it was a seismic shift in terms of customer taste and what manufacturers brought to the table. While the 70s were a nice era for the car in general, the 80s would transform into a whole lot of synth and digital. The “Z” by Nissan was one of those machines that helped shape the 80s. Feast your eyes on the 80s in motion and get behind the wheel of this 1986 Nissan 300ZX we have today. Hailing from Palm Coast, Florida, and with just 79,035 miles on its clock, this '80s beauty is the perfect weekend drive and even serves as the foundation for a high-performance build.
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