[wbnapier]

1965 Pontiac GTO
TRI-POWER, AutoGear Muncie, PS, PB
VIN: 237375Z114440

This was an original 4-barrel GTO, not a tri-power as it sits now.

Photos, videos, and Pontiac Historical Society Documents may be viewed here:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/z8kyd...xr7po8r4a&dl=0

$60,000 OBO

Phone / Text 760.815.7443
Email: wbnapier@yahoo.com

I’ve owned the car since 2016 and put approximately 13,000 miles on it, I recently divorced and new living circumstances mean I unfortunately need to part ways with my baby as I don’t have a garage. The GTO is being stored at my brother’s home in Carlsbad, CA.

The car drives well and runs cool. You can make road trips with confidence.

I have a clean title for the vehicle.

Odometer: Reads 22,500 (Maybe a little more, I haven’t checked in a while).

Engine: Engine was rebuilt in 2021 by Engine Supply in Santa Ana, CA.

Block: 1970 455cid Nr. 9799140, Code YH, Stroked to 4.25” and Bored + 0.040 Over, Resulting in 469cid

Cylinder Heads: 1969 Nr. 48 Heads, Date Code H278, w/ 70cc Combustion Chambers, Mildly Ported

Intake Manifold: 1965 Tri-Power, Nr. 9778818

Exhaust Manifolds: 2.5” RARE Manifolds


Carburetion: 1965 Tri-Power Restored by Mike Wasson of Pontiac Tri-Power in Illinois

Engine Components:

Scat 4340 Forged Crankshaft
Scat Forged H-Beam Rods w/ ARP 2000 Rod Bolts
Ross Forged Pistons w/ a -35.8cc Dish
Total Seal Piston Rings
Harland Sharp Roller Rockers 1.5
COMP Cams Lifters and HRC SD Performance “Stump Puller” Specificed
230 Intake / 236 Exhaust at LSA 112, Lift .583 Intake .586 Exhaust, 107 ICL

The Compression Ratio is Approximately 9.25:1, Resulting in a 91 Octane Pump-Gas Friendly Ride

Transmission: Auto Gear 4-speed Muncie Built by Paul Cangialosi

Marketed by Paul as a M22W, Ratios: 1st-2.56 2nd-1.75 3rd-1.37 4th-1.00

Rear Differential: 3.55 Pontiac Safe-T-Track (Limited Slip)

Rebuilt by Oceanside Driveline

Ignition: Progression, Fully Electric Timing Control

Wiring: New H&M Dash and Engine Bay Harness w/ M.A.D. Enterprises Wiring Modifications

Radiator: Mattson’s Inc., Custom Aluminum Radiator w/ SPAL Electric Fans

Wheels: 15” GM Steelies Powder Coated Satin Black.
Front 15x7” w/ 3.75” BS Rear 15x8” w/ 4.5” BS

Tires: Front 225/60R15 Height: 25.6" Rear 275/60R15 Height: 28"

Brakes: 4 Wheel Willwood Disc Brakes.
Front: Dynapro 6 Part Nr. 140-10510 Rear Dynalite Part Nr. 140-13511

Suspension: Front and Rear Bushings, Ball Joints, Body Bushings, End Links, etc. Replaced During my Tenure.

Suggested Upgrades:

TKX 5 Speed w/ Hydraulic Clutch
Kauffman Aluminum D-Port Cylinder Heads
Kauffman Trade Wind Tri-Power

Known Issues:

Ding in RH Rocker Panel Molding. Replacement Sold by Ames Performance, Part Nr. F249R $75 + Shipping

Tachometer Light is Wired to Switched 12V. Needs to Be Wired to Light Switch.

Tiny oil leak at rear of pan. I’m confident not the RMS. It does not drip when parked. I know there is a leak as there is some oil blowing back on the underside of bellhousing and tranny.

Included with the GTO:

Additional 1965 Tri-Power Intake Manifold, Port Matched with the Cylinder Head Intake Ports and the Fel-Pro Intake Manifold Gasket #1233.

New Package Tray and Trunk Divider w/ Jute
Original AM/FM Stereo
Original Reverb Speaker
Original / Repo Steering Wheel (I Don’t Know if Original)
Body and Chassis Service Manuals
Some Other Odds and Ends

[wbnapier]

Listing removed.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Car is now up for auction on Bring a Trailer with no reserve .
Good luck wbnapier

Looks good and runs good .

[wbnapier]

Thank you!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-pontiac-gto-136/

[65madgoat]

No reserve? Wow. Good luck with the sale. Killer car. Hope it gets a good number for you.

[wbnapier]

Terrifying I know.

I've had the car parked in my brothers one-car garage for 1 year due to the fact I don't have a garage anymore post divorce. I didn't get any inquiries on this forum, Craigslist, Offerred up, Hemmings, or Hagerty... One needs to learn to move on... I just showed the car to a local gentlemen who saw the car on BAT. Retired guy who's first car was a '67 GTO. Ends up we know some of the same people. I took him for a cruise and had a great time hearing his life story... This kind of experience is what makes these cars special.

I WILL GET BACK INTO A PONTIAC!!!!! It's not over!

[wbnapier]

I would have loved the car to go to a local Pontiac guy.... It may happen, let's see.

[wbnapier]

Hey, I've had two people comment that my front seat upholstery is backwards, can anyone comment? If yes, can I swap the upper portion of the seats?

[JSchmitz]

Nice car! Good luck! Most of my bidding happened in the last three hours. If I wouldn't of had a reserve, I woulda thrown up. Lol!

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Yes , the uppers are upholstered backwards.
Most people get the lowers backwards.
Both patterns should match the rear seat.

I'm not 100% sure if a switcharoo is possible to correct.
But definitely worth investigating closer.

[65madgoat]

Congrats on the sale. The lucky BaT buyer I see not only got your car but that nice 1964 GTO tripower for just $37k --- killer bargain buy there too!!

Wondering why that 1964 sold for so little...


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-pontiac-gto-82/

[wbnapier]

I saw that and spoke with the buyer. They are a dealer in Northern Ohio.

I was shocked the '64 went for so little, it was definitely more "pure" than my car. I felt $55-65K was reasonable for my car, so I am a bit disappointed obviously. They got a hell of a GTO for $40K.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

Congrats on your sale wbnapier .
Thankfully the bids got better in the last hour.

That 64 was a steal.
But 64's in general have become a very streamlined market.
The tire/wheel combo was weak to me.
Color not one of the better ones , but not one of the worst either.
Shame it got color changed.
Pics were not really flattering.
Its hard to get everything right.

Only a handful of smaller items needed correcting on it.
Few and far between to find an original TriPower 4spd that is still that honest.

[b-man]

I agree with the tire wheel combo hurting that ‘64, some 14x6 steel wheels with either dog dish caps or better yet spinner caps would’ve made it look ten times better. Those Cragars sticking out up front like that just ruined the look of that GTO.

[Baron Von Zeppelin]

That buyer bought 5 cars on BaT today , from 30k-50k
He got great deals on both the GTO's he bought.