The car wears its outstanding black paint tastefully, which is accented with red pinstriping and BF Goodrich Silvertown redline tires on Pontiac Rally wheels. In the case of this 1965 Pontiac GTO Convertible, that 389 CI Tri-Power V-8 powerplant is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and matched with power steering and power brakes. The GTO option package replaced the standard Tempest 326 CI V-8 with the 389 CI engine introduced in the 1959 Bonneville, including available Tri-Power carburetion. Widely touted as the original muscle car, the Tempest-based GTO set the tempo for an era unlike any other in the history of the American automobile, one fueled by a young and affluent generation seeking exactly the kind of individuality, performance and style embodied in this new breed of transportation. Someone at Mecum Glendale should snap up this winner: ġ976 Porsche 911 Turbo at Glendale 2024 as S257 - Mecum AuctionsĪfter a stunning 1964 debut that saw a projected sales figure of 5,000 units explode to more than 32,000, the Pontiac GTO returned in 1965 to more than double that figure to 75,352, including 11,311 convertibles. My fault for letting nearly the same model go locally in 2012. Has a reserve, but I'll bet it sells under $85k, and would be a steal at $75K. Likely to stay closer to the low end of the range. My favorite color for this era of 911 and more horsepower than I needed, paired with another tiptronic. įinally, the car I let get away, a 2009 Turbo 911 in Macadamia metallic over Cocoa interior with brown convertible top. New owners should be safe, another reason mechanics love this car. Should remain a value due to the tiptronic transmission, but they never fail, and those cars rarely had IMS issues, especially with 65k miles on the clock. Maintaining the Mecum Glendale theme - check out this 2007 997 4S, the mechanics 911, in Meteorite Gray metalic over Stone Gray interior and a soft-top. No turbos of this quality remain cheap anymore, but real quality remains very rare. I wouldn't have picked the blue tartan inset for the seats, but that's just my taste. Fully optioned including A/C and well refreshed. #Friday911 Takes a keen eye to distinquish between a 70s and 80s 911 turbo, but the painted swoosh from hips to eyes on this 1976 example from Mecum Auctions Glendale auction coming up in March did give it away. A copy of the listing is included with the car.ġ963 PLYMOUTH SPORT FURY - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions It is documented by Galen Govier and is listed in the 1963 Plymouth Super Stock Guide, written by Darrell Davis. The car has had articles written about it in three major publications and has won numerous trophies. The interior is done in black-grained vinyl with rolled nylon pleated seat and door panels with contrasting Copper accents. It was not optioned to be a drag race car. This Super Stock came new to the dealership with 3.23 rear end gears instead of 3.91. The car has the correct 426/415hp 8-cylinder engine, push-button TorqueFlite automatic transmission and Sure-Grip rear end. This Plymouth's previous owner purchased it unrestored and, after more than 20 years, decided to commission a professional restoration, complete with professional body and paintwork. It has spent almost the entire time in Southern California and has had two owners since 1982. It was delivered new to Dominick Basso Chrysler Plymouth in downtown Los Angeles, CA, in December 1962. It features bucket seats restored with factory-original materials, a first-year console and six red, white and blue emblems inside and out. Lot #963.1 - This 1963 Plymouth is a factory Super Stock surrounded by Plymouth's highest trim line, Sport Fury. In the category of can you imagine, 1963, a MaxWedge Sport Fury. #classic #classics #classiccars #collectorcars #carcollectors #historic #vintage #performance #racing #rallying #driving #car #cars #automotiveindustry #auto #autos #autoindustry #auction #forsale #sold #automotive #investment #privatesaleġ969 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 400 - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions A California car with PHS paperwork, it is finished in its factory Code 72 Carousel Red over a Parchment interior. Lot #431 - This 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 is powered by the factory 400ci 4-barrel HO engine backed by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. Factory Carousel Red over Parchment interior. This is a marvelous example that is all original and a 4 speed. The early Firebirds as Formula or 400s were a stealth racer of the day.
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