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237675P104135
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
One of the most influential cars of the '60s, the GTO was a slap in the face of corporate America. When General Motors banned their auto divisions from going racing, savvy people like Bill Collins, Russ Gee and John Z. DeLorean found a way round it. They realized that they could just offer race-ready street-legal machines to customers, who could then, ahem, do as they pleased with them. Enter the GTO, its name inspired by the legendary Ferrari 250 GTO no less. What better way to enjoy the fruits of their labor than with this first-generation, fully restored 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible that we’ve got for sale right here? Step right up folks, here’s your chance to own an American icon.
The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
There are few cars that are as well known as the Pontiac GTO. The first GTO arguably created the muscle car genre, but this, the second generation, helped define the segment for years to come. The 1968 Pontiac GTO won MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award, and it’s not hard to see why. Here was a car that packed enormous power into a beautiful bodyshell, and with an affordable price tag. Our featured car mixes things up with a new riff on this classic. Instead of the old-school 6.6-liter V8, you’ll find a more modern 5.3-liter Chevy LS engine under the hood. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this 1968 Pontiac GTO restoration.
The Pontiac GTO was born out of sheer grit, a bit of cheekiness, and a desire to circumvent official company rules that seemed ridiculous. By the early 1960s, General Motors had banned their auto divisions from participating in auto racing. This meant that divisions could no longer field machines that could duke it out across America, and fight for who made the fastest car. Of course, this didn’t mean that you couldn’t sell potent, street-legal cars for customers to use to race. This was what John Z. DeLorean, Russ Gee and Bill Collins came up with. The result was the GTO, with the name inspired by Ferrari’s legendary 250 GTO. The GTO ran for five generations before throwing in the towel by 2006. That makes first and second generation GTOs excellent classic cars that can still burn rubber in anger when desired. This 1968 Pontiac GTO is one such car. This 38,000-mile, numbers-matching machine has been restored, with many mechanical parts replaced as well.
It was a sad day for the world when Pontiac discontinued the Firebird in 2002, after the fourth generation had run its course. Of course, it was even sadder when the Pontiac brand as whole was shelved in 2010. One of America’s most iconic muscle and pony car makers, Pontiac gave us a whole bunch of greats, and the Firebird was arguably their shining star. But don’t despair, because we’ve got a fourth-generation, 59,000-mile 1995 Pontiac Firebird Formula for sale right now. The car is in great condition, and awaits its next owner. But, you’d better act with speed if you want to get your hands on it.
There are few cars that are as well known as the Pontiac GTO. The first GTO arguably created the muscle car genre, but this, the second generation, helped define the segment for years to come. The 1968 Pontiac GTO won MotorTrend’s Car of the Year award, and it’s not hard to see why. Here was a car that packed enormous power into a beautiful bodyshell, and with an affordable price tag. Our featured car mixes things up with a new riff on this classic. Instead of the old-school 6.6-liter V8, you’ll find a more modern 5.3-liter Chevy LS engine under the hood. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this 1968 Pontiac GTO restoration.
Do you want a muscle car experience in a compact car body? That’s what Plymouth aimed to provide, with the Duster. Made between 1969 and 1976, the Duster was their two-door coupe in the compact car segment. However, Plymouth still endowed it with V8s of varying capacities, ensuring that buyers didn’t get the typically pedestrian performance that came with compact cars. If you’re interested in getting your hands on a Duster, check out this 1970 Plymouth Duster Restomod that’s for sale right now. The car has been completely restored and rocks some neat modern features.
Ford’s Mustang continues to be a runaway sales hit over sixty years later. The starter of the pony car category, the Mustang could be had as a lovely open-topped cruiser, or a potent V8-packing muscle car scarer. One of the more performance-oriented derivatives was the Mach 1. As you may imagine, this was peak Jet Age era, and supersonic travel was an intriguing concept. While your road-going Mustang Mach 1 certainly couldn’t touch the speed of sound or get anywhere near it, it sure was a nice tag to have. Furthermore, the Mach 1 came with a host of cosmetic and performance enhancements. If you’re interested in owning a first-generation Mach 1, here’s a 112,334-mile 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 up for sale. The car has received recent servicing as well.
Named after the graceful African antelope, the Chevy Impala has been a full-size and midsize nameplate in the Bowtie’s hierarchy for years. It’s been intermittently seen between 1957 and 2020. Perhaps the Impala’s greatest claim to fame is its prominence in the hit TV series Supernatural as the car of choice for the Winchester Brothers. That car was, in fact, a 1967 Impala, but a hardtop. Meanwhile, this car is a 1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible, with all information as reported by the current owner. We’re told that it’s got plenty of upgrades and enhancements, so let’s learn more.
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