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Would like your feedback on this 65 GTO for sale (possible purchase)
Please give me your feedback on this 65 GYO for sale. I'm considering it for purchase:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-pontiac-gto-93/
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1965 Buick Riviera GS 1965 GTO Tri-Power convertible 1965 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Coupe 1967 Corvette L68 convertible 1967 GTO 400 convertible 1968 Camaro 396 SS/RS convertible 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 1969 Mach 1 R-Code Cobra Jet 1970 Olds 442 W-30 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 1970 Dodge Super Bee Hemi 1978 VW Beetle convertible 2011 Mercedes SLS 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Well, it's a Jim Mott restoration. The car will be a perfect, top shelf restoration. The only decisions here are is it what YOU want, and how much are you willing to pay. Not my favorite colors, but I am in the minority. That combo seems to be very popular within the hobby.
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Agree with the above. Have known Jim Mott for years and his restos are top notch. Has a good parts supplier also, ME.
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Looking at the PHS docs, I can’t find the Engine unit number. Did the docs for 65 cars not have the engine unit number, or am I just missing it?!?
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1965 Buick Riviera GS 1965 GTO Tri-Power convertible 1965 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Coupe 1967 Corvette L68 convertible 1967 GTO 400 convertible 1968 Camaro 396 SS/RS convertible 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 1969 Mach 1 R-Code Cobra Jet 1970 Olds 442 W-30 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 1970 Dodge Super Bee Hemi 1978 VW Beetle convertible 2011 Mercedes SLS 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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I don't think they started that until '68 or possibly '67.
The car that started me loving GTOs was a gold '65 hardtop owned by a neighbor when I was 11 or 12 years old...and the one linked to here is a beauty!
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LOL, I just noticed ericisback is just up the road from me. Quite the collection there... EUN numbers on PHS didn't start until 68 I believe. Maybe some 67's depending on the plant.
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No EUN in the PHS, but it does appear on the Protectoplate.
K
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'63 LeMans Convertible '63 Grand Prix '65 GTO - original, unrestored, Dad was original owner, 5000 original mile Royal Pontiac factory racer '74 Chevelle - original owner, 9.85 @ 136 mph besthttp://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ My Pontiac Story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 "Intro from an old Assembly Plant Guy":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 |
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The only nit I can pick is the splitter location does not look right to me.
They look like they are angled down a bit much. K
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'63 LeMans Convertible '63 Grand Prix '65 GTO - original, unrestored, Dad was original owner, 5000 original mile Royal Pontiac factory racer '74 Chevelle - original owner, 9.85 @ 136 mph besthttp://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ My Pontiac Story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 "Intro from an old Assembly Plant Guy":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 |
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1) The Dual Exhaust Splitters were added, as they are not on the PHS and installation is off, not like factory.
Several other options were added that are not on the PHS. 2) Car was originally built with Standard hub caps (dog dish), not Rally Wheels. 3) Also this car came with white wall tires, not Red line tires. 4) Instrument panel pad. 5) Mirror, outside LH. Extremely nice restoration, but if this car were judged at MCACN it would lose lots of points from all the added options.
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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60sstuff Have you ever had a car invited to MCACN? I have had my cars judged at MCACN. My Black and white 65 scored 991 out of 1000. I can tell you from first hand experience this car would score amazingly. MCACN judging is no where as hard as GTOAA and this car has already been shown there. Did you know 62BV (RIP) won best Pontiac at MCACN, there was not one thing on his car that was same as the PHS. BTW, when the person that restored this car goes to MCACN he is usually asked to be one of the judges for Pontiac cars.
Last edited by ijm241; 12-14-2023 at 01:40 PM. |
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Answer is no, as I only deal with Unrestored Factory Original cars, not restored cars. Happy Holidays!
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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That car looks like a million bucks! And it only took $250k+ to get there!
Very interesting to see actual restoration costs broken down on a high end resto like this. |
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Below is comment from Jim Mott regarding MCACN and GTOAA judging standards and also splitter location. One other thing I do have Hurst wheels for the car but we did not show it at GTOAA with hurst wheels, because they will deduct points for Hurst wheels. MCACN will not.
I am a judge for MCACN and GTOAA. Both MCACN and GTOAA accept options that are added to a restored GTO as long as they are correct for the year and installed correctly. As to splitter length-the location is not adjustable. The splitter bracket determines the location. Only one reference was ever supplied by Pontiac for splitters. I have provided a photo of it. NO dimension for the extended length is provided. The stainless sections are not acknowledged in the factory drawing. Current reproduction splitters are 1 inch longer than originals. Attached is reference and also picture of a factory original splitter car. I do believe its the angle of the pictures that is throwing people off. |
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A bit much …..
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1) 65 GTO Survivor. 43,440 Original Miles. “Factory” Mayfair Maize Paint with Black Pinstripe, Black Cordova Top, Black Interior, OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Purchased from the Lady that bought it new. Baltimore Built (11A). 2) 66 GTO Survivor. “Factory” Cameo Ivory Paint with Red Pinstripe, Red Interior. OEM Numbers Matching Powertrain. Tri-Power (OEM Vacuum Linkage), Automatic "YR" code (1759 Produced). Fremont Built (01B), with the Rare 614 Option. |
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If I were looking to buy, I would bid to 80K and hope to get it
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At 90G with 18 hours to go.
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64 Lemans hardtop 4spd, buckets |
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Day 1: Remove RH wiper arm and reinstall. Probably
won't see rain, but once you see it you can't unsee it being parked against the trim. Day 2: Q-tips, lacquer thinner, and lots of elbow grease. Not exactly a deal-breaker, but at $100K? Kinda sloppy. Day 3: Oversized mudflaps to hide the exhaust splitters. Might need different tailpipes (Gardner?) to get rid of that 50s curb-feeler vibe. |
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Yes., we are close. Would love to see you car. Perhaps DM me some photos?
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1965 Buick Riviera GS 1965 GTO Tri-Power convertible 1965 Jaguar XKE Series 1 Coupe 1967 Corvette L68 convertible 1967 GTO 400 convertible 1968 Camaro 396 SS/RS convertible 1969 Plymouth GTX 440 1969 Mach 1 R-Code Cobra Jet 1970 Olds 442 W-30 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 1970 Dodge Super Bee Hemi 1978 VW Beetle convertible 2011 Mercedes SLS 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon |
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Not even close. The action is now over and bidding reached $126k and the reserve was not met.
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1966 Pontiac GTO (restoration thread) 1998 BMW 328is (track rat) 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited (daily) View my photos: Caught in the Wild |
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I never really liked the splitters they used in 64 65. leaf blowers
Car needs chrome sidepipes , chrome ladder bars , Hurst wheels , and take the top off - and leave it off ! lol 07C was most likely the last week of production for 65 GTO (this cars build week) Do you have the Grunell book on that factoid Keith Seymore ? I think ijm241 is the owner of this extraordinary TigerGold Vert Welcome to the PY Forum |
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