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06-24-2026, 04:26 PM
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One of my old friends 1965 GTO that he bought new.
I knew the family had decided to sell it a year or so after Don had passed and I lost track of where it went. Good to see it again.
I do miss Don but glad his GTO lives on. RIP Buddy. Link to you tube recent vid of the GTO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we0B090voRk
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06-24-2026, 05:59 PM
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The chin spoiler, was that an attempt to improve cooling?
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06-24-2026, 06:35 PM
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No it was just something he made and would install depending on his mood.
He kept that '65 running top notch and I can't recall him ever mentioning temp issues. He had it set up to go on and off in a few minutes. I guess when you own something that long you tend to add personal touches, such as those pointed out in the video. IIRC he was a NASCAR fan so that might be related?? He was a character. 
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06-24-2026, 08:47 PM
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Fantastic car! That shop looks pretty impressive (Marvin's Motor City Garage). Does anyone have any experience with them?
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06-25-2026, 02:39 AM
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Awesome GTO.
 Original paint?
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#6
06-25-2026, 06:42 AM
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100 % original unrestored 1 owner GTO with all the documentation.
To me what's most amazing is how much he drove and enjoyed it all those years! Why his son/family didn't want to keep it was beyond me, but I get it. Found another old shot showing it in "NASCAR" mode, with open side pipe exhaust.  I wish I had copied his photos from back in the day when he shared them, The ones that blew my mind were from a time when he road raced a Porsche and used the GTO to tow it to events. Like I said he was a Character
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