1965 Pontiac Bonneville

Hardtop

389/338 HP

Automatic

2623475X124780

Clear

Gasoline

1965 PONTIAC TRI-P0WER 8 LUG BONNEVILLE SOLID, SOUND, STRAIGHT, EXCELLENT RUNNING AND DRIVING CLEAN SMOOTH LINES WITH HOT ROD PERFORMANCE OPTIONS WERE THE TREND IN 1965 AMERICA. CAR STYLISTS WERE INSPIRED BY THE OPEN ROAD AND BUILT EYE OPENING CRUISERS. NOTHING INSPIRES THAT FEELING MORE THAN... THE BONNEVILLE OFFERED HERE WITH ITS 8 LUG WHEELS AND TRI-POWER ENGINE. PONTIAC HISTORY PONTIAC MADE ITS DEBUT IN 1926 GM SOLD IT AS A “SENIOR CHEVROLET” NOT VERY EXCITING BUT NEVER FAILED TO OUT SELL ITS NEAREST COMPETITOR…MERCURY. EASY TO TRACE PONTIAC’S HISTORY PRIOR TO 1955 – IT DIDN’T HAVE ONE! PONTIAC GOT THROUGH 1954 WITH INLINE SIXES AND STRAIGHT EIGHTS HOT RODDING WAS LEFT TO FORD WITH ITS FLAT HEAD V8 DATING BACK TO 1932 This all changed when Semon Knudsen assumed his post as General Manager of Pontiac Motor Division. He knew Pontiac had a wonderful reputation; solid, well-built but deadly, deadly dull! They were the cars old people bought. He also knew and flatly stated “You can sell a young person’s car to old people, but you cannot sell an old man’s car to young people.” SO…….the horse power race was on and he determined to make Pontiac the youngest car in the industry. His first action was to get rid of the dual hood stripes. The silver streak styling was a legend but they had to go. Knudsen thought they looked like suspenders. A signal went through the industry. Pontiac was on the move, a runaway freight train. Pontiac was to be daring and forever young. By 1957, the fuel injected Bonneville was launched and Pontiac was hip deep into stock car racing. Pontiacs were unstoppable and unbeatable. THIS 1965 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HISTORY Some say it is foolish to list a classic so late in the year. Well, when you have something so many people want, maybe, just maybe, it does not matter. Placing an order now allows for a full season of fun. After all time flies and suddenly “IT’S SPRING!" This is a solid, sound, straight, excellent running and driving automobile. It is unrestored. Faded paint, not rust, prompted the previous owner to refinish it in satin black. It was primed with acrylic and sealed in satin. This was the way to go back in the day and it is once again very popular today. It fits this car perfectly, just like a Hicky Freeman. I would like to show you the engine and engine compartment first. It is clean and detailed. There is no scale or rust anywhere. It has been carefully maintained. It is most certainly one to show if you are so inclined. The three carbs are sassy as they hold center stage for all to see. Close the hood to a beautiful "look" straight from the factory. The long, low and wide stance grabs first prize at every light, at every corner and every parking lot. Recognition is the number one reason for buying a classic. Along with its good looks, it is fun to drive. There is plenty of power as the tri-power engine springs into action. It shifts quick and smooth just like it should. I found no mechanical issues. The ride is smooth and quiet except for the rhythm of the dual pipes out the back. It handles well at all speeds. The wheel is straight. This is a tilt wheel car. The unrestored interior will grab your eyes and not let go. Even though this is a 49 year old car, it is very nice. I rate the headliner exceptional, the visors very good, the seats very good to exceptional, carpet very good and the dash very, very good. The gauges are clear. The painted surfaces are very good. All of the bright work is good to very good. The seats are supportive and not broken down in any way. I did not find any worn, torn, or cracked areas. There is one exception where the seat bottom meets the surround, there is a flaw noticed when folded for rear passenger entry. Pontiacs always had a luxurious feel. The bucket seats, beautiful dash and steering wheel are most impressive. This is an interior to be proud of. The 65 BONNE has long, flowing, smooth lines that set standards for style with slanted roof lines featured on 2 door hardtops. The stainless steel trim runs the entire length of the car. It is in excellent condition. This Bonneville feature with its horizontal lines is a beautiful work of art. The bumpers are solid and not twisted or dented. The chrome is far from perfect; however, in my opinion, very presentable. The hood, deck lid and doors fit very well and open and close easily. There is no door sag. The car is straight down the sides. All of the factory seams are intact. The fender skirts are still there and fit well. They are attached to a solid body. All of the glass is clear and there are no cracks. There are so few 8 lug, tri-power cars out there. This just makes the car. The 8 lug wheels and beauty rings are in very good condition. The trunk is solid, original and in good condition. This is a wonderful automobile. It is ready to drive and enjoy. One of those that grab your eye and will not let go. It is a wise investment. NADA average value: $15,555.00… This is a seldom found 389 3X2, 8 lug muscle Bonneville. A wise investment, a wonderful value, priced well below the NADA appraised value. These cars have had THREE price increases in just one year. It is ready to drive and enjoy. Buy with confidence. WHERE DO YOU FIND ONE LIKE THIS? REASONABLY PRICED AND A WHOLE LOT OF CAR FOR THE MONEY REMEMBER TO PLACE YOUR BID. This is a 10 day listing which will end SUNDAY, October 21 at 8:57 P M EDT! _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here are 69 close up pictures showing every part of this BONNEVILLE. If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Our reserve is fair and represents a wonderful value. This is the kind of investment you will not tire of. Always new and exciting. Something no one else has. Welcome to the WONDERFUL WORLD OF CLASSIC CARS. We want you to enjoy your classic car and to bid with confidence. We will not offer cars that do not meet our standards of inspection. We present each automobile as accurately as we can. No known defect will be covered up. Keep in mind these are vintage automobiles that all need something. They all have their strengths and weaknesses. This is part of the fun of owning something that almost no one else has, a part of motoring history. Take the time to understand your classic car. It will increase in value. BEFORE BIDDING PLEASE READ ABOUT US AND OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS If you have any questions about this or any of my other auctions or if you would like to inspect this vehicle, contact us via e-mail or phone me at 810-691-5590. Thank you for your interest and I look forward to hearing from you. Please bear in mind that if you are the winning bidder, vehicles are available for pick up ONLY during business hours Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. EVERYONE LOOKS AT VEHICLES THROUGH DIFFERENT EYES. Even experienced buyers do not see things you might see. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO LOOK BEFORE YOU BID. Keep in mind these vehicles need attention, they need to be tweaked and time needs to be spent in order to know their strengths and weaknesses. My suggestion is to get familiar with your classic car. You purchased an old vehicle to experience motoring FROM THAT ERA. These classics are much different than today’s modern vehicles. Wear and tear is a part of all used vehicles. Age, road conditions, maintenance and pride of previous owners are all part of a vehicles condition. ALL VEHICLES ARE SOLD WHERE IS AS IS. We have provided as much information as we can to assist bidders. However, it is the responsibility of you, as a buyer, to check out the vehicle before bidding. 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Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. We welcome you or your agent to inspect this vehicle before bidding. All of our vehicles are available for inspection by appointment only, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. We will, at no cost to you, pick you up at Bishop International Airport. Please call 810-691-5590 to set up an appointment. The seller will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer’s request. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any statements about the vehicle. The information on the window form for this vehicle is part of this contract. Information on the window form overrides any contrary provisions in the contract of sale. All Michigan buyers are required to pay the 6% sales tax and applicable fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Michigan law requires us to collect and FORWARD all applicable state taxes to your state. Canadian and other foreign buyers are NOT required to pay 6% Michigan sales tax as long as the vehicle is exported. Tag and title fees not included. The State of Michigan does not keep record of vehicle miles older than 10 years. Vehicles older than 10 years will show the miles as exempt on the title. On Oct-24-12 at 07:47:04 PDT, seller added the following information: PLEASE NOTE ERROR -- THIS LISTING WILL END SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 - 9:53 P.M. EDT