1965 Pontiac GTO

The 1965 Pontiac Tempest LeMans, widely recognized as the platform that helped launch the muscle car movement through the legendary Pontiac GTO, serves as the foundation for this remarkable custom build. This example has undergone an extensive frame-up transformation reportedly totaling over $150,000 by Bill and Mike Kornowski, resulting in a dramatically reimagined interpretation of Pontiac's iconic mid-1960s performance coupe.Finished in an eye-catching two-tone black and deep custom purple, the bodywork reflects a tremendous amount of fabrication and detail work. The roof has been professionally chopped, giving the car a lower, more aggressive stance, while the exterior has been smoothed with shaved door handles, deleted drip rails, and molded bumpers and cowl panels for a seamless appearance. Painted orange pinstriping separates the two-tone finish, while a distinctive checkered flag graphic motif runs along the sides of the car, emphasizing the vehicle's custom show-car personality. A custom stainless-steel grille completes the front-end transformation.Beneath the sculpted exterior sits a heavily upgraded chassis designed to complement the car's muscular presence. The suspension has been enhanced with Global West tubular front upper and lower control arms, aftermarket sway bars, Edelbrock boxed rear control arms, replacement springs and shocks, creating a balanced blend of stance and drivability.Four-wheel disc brakes provide modern stopping capability, while Boyd Coddington Junkyard Dog wheels17 inches in the front and 18 inches in the rearare wrapped in Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires, giving the car a purposeful and contemporary footprint.Power comes from a formidable 427 cubic inch Chevrolet big-block V8, delivering classic American muscle with substantial performance potential. The engine is equipped with a polished intake manifold, dual-feed Holley carburetor, HEI ignition system, billet serpentine pulley drive, and finned aluminum valve covers and