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Old 03-24-2020, 08:19 PM
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Default 1965 Lemans w/389 ?

I was paging through the Ames Catalog today and noticed a front fender flag for 1965 Lemans showing 389ci (Pg 97 part C101EJ).

I cant recall seeing a 1965 Lemans or Tempest with a 389 tag on it, maybe because it looks just like the 326 font....
So did Pontiac build a NON-GTO optioned Lemans with a 389 from the factory in 1965?
And did they use these 389 tags on the front fender just behind the front lights? If they do exist:
Does any one have Pics of one ?
Any Production numbers out there?

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Frank T

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Old 03-24-2020, 08:40 PM
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Only the GTO had the 389 engine as part of the option package.

The emblem you’ve described is an aftermarket offering only, not factory.

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Old 03-25-2020, 07:47 AM
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So did Pontiac build a NON-GTO optioned Lemans with a 389 from the factory in 1965?
Nope.

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Old 03-25-2020, 04:41 PM
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That emblem is aftermarket! No 389's in non GTO's.

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