1965 Gto 2 Door Hardtop, Orig. Rusty Car - Running/driving W/ Extra Gto Parts! on 2040-cars

For Sale:  1965 Pontiac GTO 2-Door Hardtop and body parts. This is an original two-owner car, it is running and driving, and comes with numerous rust-free body parts (from another real GTO) to complete a partial or full restoration if desired. Car is now black with a partial black vinyl top and with a black interior. Originally it was charcoal blue (kind of a teal color, see it on the firewall near data plate picture), with brown vinyl top and black interior.  It was a 389 V8 with tri-power and an automatic 2 speed – now it has a GM crate motor (300 hp edition) with 3 speed 350 trans (from the late 1990s). It also has new, full dual exhaust that is fairly new with Trans Am dual tailpipes. Most lights and accessories work on the car. Car has 98,000 original miles on it, motor and trans have an estimated 35,000 miles. Car and a ton of parts are selling without reserve for a fair price while the it is located in Central Illinois (rural setting, zip 60970) and the car comes with all the parts mentioned below.*****

This GTO’s body is rusty – pretty much every panel, except the hood, should be replaced or restored. Sills, door posts, around windows, and cowl are solid, as is the frame (can't warrant this, but various folks and mechanics have been under it). INCLUDED with the car are (2) red 65 GTO doors (rust free, from another 65 GTO Hardtop Coupe) with glass and trim on these doors, (2) white front fenders (rust free, from a 65 Tempest) so small trim holes on these fenders would need to be filled, (2) rear quarter window glass pieces with chrome and seals, (1) full trunk lid in red (rust free, from another GTO with GTO emblem), (1) additional tinted front window (original 65 GTO) in great shape (car’s current window is not cracked or bad), an Edelbrock 1901 - 4 barrel carb (would need to be redone), and the bezel for the console around the shifer (original piece) along with the original GTO emblem from passenger quarter panel. Hood seems able to be saved, but quarter panels would have to be replaced or patched (these are available). Frame on the car is good, as are the cross members, although the trunk floor is shot and the inside floor in front of both seats is shot (that is why seats are tipped, although useable). Vinyl top on car is shot, there is rust on the roof, and the roof has some small holes here and there that would need to be repaired, but are repairable. Dash is complete, but does have some rust areas. Car also has had some speakers installed in the doors, some aftermarket gauges under the dash (some work), and some plastic sport mirrors on the doors. Car has vintage racing rims (magnesium) A F/X’s on it with more recent raised white letter tires (Cooper tires, Cobras...), brakes and lines have been serviced, motor was tuned, and all fluids changed along with tranny service (filter, fluid, modulator etc…). Engine also has a new fuel pump and gasket, new fuel filter and spark plugs, and timing was set. When the motor was purchased, the GM engine (without intake and gasket) was right at $2100, today this same motor at GM is over $3400 new cost. Although not the best looking, the car runs and drives very nice and is quite fast, engine is in good shape with good compression and tranny shifts fine.*****

Not included with the car is the portable gas tank that I am running the car on here at our farm (original tank is under car, but has damage and corrosion) and the battery as I borrowed it from another car. Currently the car is running a Quadrajet on an Edelbrock intake; I would recommend a change as the choke on the carb is not working and the carb base doesn’t fit the best on the intake – although it does work and run. Glass and chrome on the car are good and can be restored if desired. I really like the stance of this car and how it sits, and when warmed up, it will jerk your head. I planned on restoring it, but have had it stored without any progress toward redoing it. Current motor was purchased and installed by the original owner at a GM dealer near Oak Lawn, IL (Chicago area), car has been an Illinois car all its life as the original owner purchased it in Chicago, drove it to work, raced it on weekends (blew up the 389 in the 1980s), and then stored it until putting the 350 in it to drive it to work again. I have had the car a number of years in storage since purchasing it. Car does have mounts to hook a tow bar to the front for racing and has a hitch in the back. *****   

Data Plate information (this is a real one):

VIN:  237375K143304

08A     6455

ST    65-23737   KAN 20240

FR    213     B-6

2LGP   3C   5BN

Car and parts are selling here on eBay with no reserve (no warranty, no guarantee, no return, and selling as is and as shown).  I don’t have it for sale locally and won’t do so locally till Spring here if it does not sell. Title is clear, I just recently turned it in from the original owner to get it put in my name, so I will guarantee and receipt that I will provide good title for the car - when it is received back from the State I will forward it by registered mail or if back by end of sale, will simply sign off on it and hand it to new owner. I understand today (Friday 1/30/14) from the Sec. of State office that my GTO title was sent by the state on 1/29 of this week in route to me, so it should be arriving here during this listing and will be able to be signed off and handed to buyer. Deposit by Paypal of $1000 within three days of sale’s end, balance to be paid by either cash at pickup or by bank wire transfer prior to coming for the car (call for bank name, bank contact, and account/routing numbers) within two weeks after depositing. I will receipt new owner for each step in the payment process. If not picking up and paying within two weeks, car and parts can stay stored here for 30 days at no cost as long as it is fully paid for (bank wire option).  This vehicle should be trailered, along with the parts, as I have not driven it long distance – I have gone maybe an hour each way with it running/driving. Car is located in Watseka, IL (zip 60970) and it is about 1.5 hours south of Chicago, IL and about 15 miles west of the Illinois and Indiana state line - located in a rural area - easily loading. Car is able to drive up on a transport or trailer, can also be put on a trailer with equipment here at the farm - no charge. If sending a transport, I can assist with loading and logistics here at no charge, shipping itself and all arrangements are at buyer's expense and time. NOTE: I cannot meet the new owner or a transport from 2/19/14 Wed through 2/25/14 Tuesday as I am out of state at a meeting - I also cannot meet on Saturday 3/1/14 for the same reason - all other times are fine, call ahead of coming!  After 30 days, I will be unable to return the deposit funds, however, I will return the rest of the funds. I am just looking to find a new owner for this muscle car that deserves some attention! Please feel free to contact me with questions, come personally or send someone to look at and try the car if needed, or contact me with any other needs.*****