Family selling their unrestored 1965 Pontiac GTO after 59 years but for one reason everyone wants it

The 1965 Pontiac GTO was up for sale for the first time in nearly 60 years, and there’s one main reason collectors wanted it – its original, factory-built configuration.

This iconic muscle car still had its real 389ci V8 engine with the rare Tri-Power setup.

Paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the car gave an authentic driving experience that every muscle car enthusiast looks for.

The car was up for sale on eBay, but unfortunately, the seller ended the listing for some reason.

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1965 Pontiac GTO with factory-built configuration

What made this car special was that it was mostly kept in its original form by the owners.

All these years had passed, and the car was still in its original maize-yellow color.

On top of that, the car has never needed restoration in these 60 years, nor has it ever been wrecked or taken apart – remaining exactly as it was when it left the factory.

All that said, the seller admitted that it was time to give some restoration to the classic 1965 Pontiac GTO.

They noted that the frame, as well as the trunk pans and floor, might need replacement.

A complete paint job could do the rest of the work to make the car shine like before.

Even with these problems, the car still has all its original parts, including the Harrison radiator and the single bowl master cylinder.

A great collector item

The GTO had its original 15-inch steel wheels intact and even a spare NOS fender, which showed how complete this vehicle was.

Given its originality, this car had immense potential for restoration, which could greatly increase its value.

It could easily become a great collector item if restored while keeping its factory configuration.

However, for some reason, the seller ended the eBay listing, even though there were a few interested buyers.

Perhaps we’ll never know what became of it.