1965 Pontiac Tempest Custom Safari GTO Tribute

Description

This 1965 Pontiac Tempest Custom Safari GTO Tribute is your chance to have one classic that can carry the family and cargo in one vintage vehicle. And since this wagon has been upgraded with serious fuel-injected V8 power, vibrant orange paint, four-wheel disc brakes, a sports suspension, and a comfy A/C interior, this is the one classic that your practical and passionate sides can agree on.

The best power wagons out there know how to add boldness without losing the vintage feel. This one seems to channel Pontiac's Orbit Orange with a touch of Hot Wheels flair. And that's just the beginning. The addition of a GTO hood scoop means we can't help but make comparisons to the granddaddy of all muscle cars. There are even classic Torq Thrust wheels with extra meaty rubber in the rear for an awesome stance. But there's much more going on here. The bumpers, bezels, and full-length trim have a bright look from a solid investment. And all the body panels line up well and the doors close with confidence. So this aggressive wagon also has the overall look of quality.

The interior is the right mix of style and comfort. The exterior orange returns on the door tops and dash. Now that's joined by tasteful shades of tan on the carpeting, door panels, and headliner. That huge rear cargo area is carpeted with a custom Pontiac logo mat. So it's just as good for tailgating as it is for showing off the trophies you're likely going to win. The two rows of bench seats are right for the classic family wagon attitude. And the overall condition is the right kind of feeling of a car you'll love to drive and share with family and friends. There are added features for everyone's comfort like a power rear window and cold-blowing air conditioning. But the best treats are reserved just for you. The wood-rimmed steering wheel is mounted on a tilt column, there is a full gauge package with large speedo and tach, and have you counted the gears on the Hurst shifter yet?

There's a nice precedent for turning this one into a power wagon. The PHS (Pontiac Historic Services) documentation shows it was ordered with V8 power, a four-speed, Rally gauges, and a handling package. So it was born the GTO of wagons, but there has been a solid investment in the restoration to really bring awesome muscle to this grocery-getter. After all, even the '65 GTO didn't get a 400 cubic-inch V8 from the factory And this one gets upgraded further with go-fast goodies like Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads, an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, and Doug's headers. It's topped with an MSD fuel injection system for the best in performance and consistency. The upgraded five-speed manual transmission gives you full control over the power, and the BeCool aluminum radiator with dual electric fans helps keep it running cool even in traffic with the A/C running. As you look underneath, you'll spot the best suspension upgrades, including Global West tubular front A-arms, Hotchkis sway bars, Hotchkis rear arms, power steering, and Baer four-wheel disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors.

The sale comes complete with PHS docs, a reproduction window sticker, and maintenance records. The Tempest Custom wagon costs nearly as much as a GTO when new, and so they are a far rarer treat today. And now this special one has been fully restored to merge the legends in the coolest way ever. So if you want power, distinction, practicality, and all-around quality, call now!