LOT 175
1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible Chassis no. 237675P232198 Engine no. WS737236
Offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection
1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible
Chassis no. 237675P232198
Engine no. WS737236
Chassis no. 237675P232198
Engine no. WS737236
389ci OHV V8 Engine
Three Rochester 2-Barrel Carburetors
360bhp at 5,200rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front, Live Rear Axle Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes
*A stunning example of Pontiac's groundbreaking muscle car
*Code 2L 4-Speed Floor Shift, and 5N GTO Option
*Desirable Tri-Power intake
*Presented as delivered in 'triple black'
*Fitted with period style chrome Cragar SS wheels
*Faithfully restored and well-detailed throughout
THE CAR OFFERED
Throughout the 1960s, the Big Three found themselves embroiled in a heated battle for supremacy on the drag strip. The National Hot Rod Association's Stock and Super Stock classes were fiercely competitive, and manufacturers stuffed increasingly powerful engines into full-size and mid-sized platforms, spurring on a war that brought us the greatest 'muscle cars' of all time. Chevy had the 409 Impala, Pontiac the 421 Catalina, Ford the 427 Galaxie, and Mopar had the 'Max Wedge' cars. As the competition heated up, bigger engines, lightweight bodywork, and equipment deletion popped up on the option sheets for those in the know.
The mid-sized Plymouth Savoy received the Super Stock treatment courtesy of the mighty 426 cubic inch 'Max Wedge' and Hemi engine options, and an available lightweight package like this car offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection. One of the most fearsome and powerful engines in drag racing, the Super Stock Hemi featured two big 4-barrel carburetors on a Crossram intake, upwards of 13:1 compression, and while it was rated for 425bhp, it likely made considerably more.
In addition to the mighty 426 Hemi, this car features an aluminum front end, which is believed to be original, as denoted by the code 'Y-9' on the fender tag and other details like the unique inner fenders and wiring loom attachments. It is appropriately stripped-out with a bench seat and radio delete, and equipped with a Torqueflight automatic, and relocated battery. Ideal for nostalgia drag racing, this bonkers Plymouth with its massive Hemi V8 is sure to scare the pants off anyone willing to flog it down the ¼ mile strip.
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Please note, the chassis number for this lot is 237675P231298.
The original description is for a different car, the correct description is below:
THE CAR OFFERED
To many enthusiasts, the Genesis of the Muscle Car starts with the Pontiac GTO. Combining the mild-mannered, mid-sized Tempest with the powerful 389 cubic inch V8 from the full-sized Grand Prix, Pontiac set off a firestorm of competition both within GM, and among the Big Three and all their respective divisions.
This 1965 GTO hails from the second year for Pontiac's groundbreaking muscle car. Like many in the Golden State Muscle Car Collection, this is an original 'triple black' car, and the build tags denote it as having the all-important 5N GTO option, paired with the code 2L 4-Speed floor shift option. It also features tri-power carburetors and power brakes.
The black paintwork is particularly attractive, while signature slash-cut tailpipes and period Cragar SS wheels with redline tires complete the fantastic aesthetic. Swing open the door, and you'll find the black interior is authentically finished in the proper black vinyl, with details including an original steering wheel, Hurst 4-speed shifter with cue-ball shift knob, original Delco radio, and console-mounted vacuum gauge.
No muscle car collection is complete without a great Pontiac GTO, and this excellent 1965 convertible is sure to find a place of pride in your stable.
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