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oldskool · 09-13-2021, 10:02 PM

'65 was the 2nd year of the GTO. I think they looked a lot better. I liked the stacked headlights, the hood, & the rear better. The '65 is my 2nd favorite year of the Goat.

Once again, Packer Pontiac sponsored a GTO Stocker, as did quite a few other Pontiac dealers, I'm sure.

Words on the Knafel '65 GTO seems to indicate that both Bill Abraham & Arlen Vanke drove the car some, with good success. I assume this is the case.

In '65, Pontiac also offered a big car 2+2. Top option was a Tri-power 421. But, this 421 was NOT a 421SD. Not even close. These later 421's were street friendly. The 421SD - not so much. It was designed to make power for racing.

Jack Matyas drove a big '65 Ragtop to the '72 Summer Nats G/SA class win. At some point, he named the car "Chieftain".

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oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Best B.O.P. stock and super stockers of all time '65 was the 2nd year of the GTO. I think they looked a lot better. I liked the stacked headlights, the hood, & the rear better. The '65 is my 2nd favorite year of the Goat. Once again, Packer Pontiac sponsored a GTO Stocker, as did quite a few other Pontiac dealers, I'm sure. Words on the Knafel '65 GTO seems to indicate that both Bill Abraham & Arlen Vanke drove the car some, with good success. I assume this is the case. In '65, Pontiac also offered a big car 2+2. Top option was a Tri-power 421. But, this 421 was NOT a 421SD. Not even close. These later 421's were street friendly. The 421SD - not so much. It was designed to make power for racing. Jack Matyas drove a big '65 Ragtop to the '72 Summer Nats G/SA class win. At some point, he named the car "Chieftain". Attached Thumbnails Last edited by oldskool; 09-14-2021 at 11:13 AM.