UPDATE 05/29/2026: It isn’t unusual for sellers to be unsuccessful the first time they list a classic, but persistence often pays dividends. Such is the case with this 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix. It is a stunning vehicle, and although it received 13 bids at the last auction, pushing the price to $25,100, it fell short of the reserve. The seller has thrown caution to the wind, listing it here on eBay with a BIN figure of $39,900 OBO. There is one active offer at the time of writing, so interested parties may need to act fast to take this Pontiac home. Otherwise, everything about this classic remains unchanged. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J. for the original lead, and to Curvette for spotting that it is back on the market.
04/15/2026: Choosing a favorite Grand Prix from the 1963 to 1967 model years is hard, but there’s a lot to be said for the freshly restyled 1965 models. From its unique vertical grille motif to its special roofline (in the Pontiac line, at least) to its Grand Prix-only taillights and rear trim, there’s an air of exclusivity that even the Bonneville and 2+2 arguably couldn’t match. Add eight-lug wheels, rich Burgundy paint, and a rare interior color, and you have a big Pontiac that still turns heads 60 years later (even if some of those gawkers don’t know what a Pontiac is anymore).
The Grand Prix and the Bonneville shared a standard engine when they were ordered with the Turbo Hydra-Matic, which was the 325-horsepower version of the 389ci V8 seen here. Considering the Grand Prix’s more sporting image, it came standard with a shorter rear axle ratio than the Bonneville’s: 3.08:1; however, the seller says that this burgundy beauty has a 3.23:1 Safe-T-Track out back. It also has dual exhaust, power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning, so it’s a fairly well-equipped example of Pontiac’s glamour boat.
Although the Grand Prix was available with a bench seat, you know you want the buckets with console and floor shift. The woodgrained dashboard trim was standard, and the dashboard vents suggest that this was an AC car from the factory. The number of options available on big Pontiacs in the 1960s was staggering. While this one certainly isn’t fully loaded, it has most of what most people want (including a tilt steering wheel and a vacuum gauge on the console). Interestingly, the interior is apparently not black, but rather “Plum” Expanded Morrokide (a fancy way of saying “all-vinyl”), which was a factory combination when one ordered their car in Burgundy. Kind of neat.
The trunk looks nice, and there is no evidence of the trunk floor rust that sometimes plagues these cars when the rear window starts to leak (or when they’ve been subjected to salt).
The undercarriage pictures also show a solid Grand Prix from a bug’s eye view.
Aren’t these sixties Pontiacs great-looking cars? I’ve long been torn between the crisp 1963 models and these curvy 1965s, but there’s something to be said about just about any Grand Prix from the mid-1960s. I imagine that it will take a fair bid to drive this one home, but if you have the scratch and a space in the garage, you could hardly do better.
You could call this beautiful Pontiac a Chief. 🪶
They sure am, but my eternal question would be, how did we go from this, which I consider the epitome of automotive styling, to bland colorless cubes with no personality? I made the staff a promise, I wouldn’t mention prices, but this is almost crazy the OTHER way. 14 people? 7 bids? I realize, in the face of economic meltdown, regular folks aren’t concerned with mid 60s Ponchos, especially on this, tax day. (Funny how one forgets all about that once retired) This car, in the past anyway, was without question THE most sought after car. Pretty sad,,,is the $40,000 Poncho a thing of the past? Man, I hope so.
Government got involved, anytime government gets involved, it turns to crap !
Nice car. The high bid is currently $23,400 without meeting reserve, there is still 7 days 19 hours remaining, so bidding should be far from finished.
This car has a great color combination and the 8 lug wheels help compliment the look. It seems to be well restored and maintained, this should sell for a hefty price.
Steve R
Nope, bidding is tapped out. It will No Sale again.
This time the seller listed at a set price of $39,900 (BIN), rather than an auction, there is no bidding.
Steve R
From 1962 to 1977 there is..IMHO..no bad Grand Prix.That being said..my favourite is the 1968 because it was the oddball inbetween the platform shift.But all the Grand Prix’ in that timerange are saaaaaweet!
I had a 1964 or 65 here several years ago. Nice running and driving dry Montana car. Buckets and all but was an ugly brown. Couldn’t give it away. Sold the engine, saved the buckets and scrapped the car.
Absolutely beautiful!! My favorite years are ’65 and ’66 My Dads ’66 Bonneville 2 door hardtop was this burgundy. Just a nice looking car from any angle. The wood treatment on the dashboard and console are one of my absolute favorites as well. I always thought the wood looks great up against the black interior. And of course….. The 8 lugs. Gotta have it!!!
First time seeing a PLUM PURPLE interior like this in any GM product, just highlights the blandness of the vehicles of today. Awesome car, should get serious money!
This car is perfection i could sit in my garage and just stare at this automotive art. I am still baffled how GM decided to close down Pontiac that had so many ground breaking cars. From muscle cars to family cars and cars like this Grand Prix that was one part muscle and one part gentleman cruiser and did it better then any other car brand.
I completely agree!!! I miss Pontiac. And Oldsmobile too!!!
I agree. Pontiac had the most beautiful line of cars not to mention how awesomely fast and cool they were. Just like my Cleveland Indians, Pontiac and Olds are gone too. So sad.
I have always been a Mopar man, I still am, albeit in an Alfa Romeo. Ever since I was 16 and bought my 1970 Duster 318, I have almost owned them all at one time or another. But as I matured and Mopar became MB/Chrysler, then Stellantis, soon to be Peugot, I think I would have naturally graduated to Pontiac. I always wanted a Grand Prix or Lemans or Firebird. These cars scream masculinity, but unlike Mopar’s, in a more sophisticated, manneredly way. I am still disappointed that Pontiac is gone. I never liked Chevy’s or Buicks, and probably never will. Alas, it looks like Chrysler/Plymouth/Dodge will soon join Pontiac and Oldsmobile as just great memories of what could have been.
Beautiful car Aaron and TJ. This car is done right and I agree with the mid 60s GM curves adding class and style.
Plum interior was also offered by Buick on the ’66 Riviera along with a Riviera Plum exterior. But this Pontiac is peachy :-)
this is 1 outstanding g/p for sure and then add the rare plum interior just sweetens up the deal. this has 1 of the best rearend treatments that were produced. my only beef is the skirts. i feel it has a cleaner look without them. my guess reserve is north of 50k
In 1978 I bought this car’s twin, right down to the colors, for $400 bucks. 17 years old at the time. My girlfriend loved it, too.
Ahh. Good times.
Yes, these are great-looking cars. Clean and classy. This is a terrific example.
I was interested in the Plum interior, which I would call “almost black.” From the brochure, there were 13 different interior choices (configurations, colors, materials).
Yes… I wouldn’t exactly call it rare, just different.
What a looker. Grand Prix were never an ugly car. This is proof.
Hmmmm….this beautiful Grand Prix, or the ’68 Tbird, or the Chrysler Newport? Hard to choose, all wonderful cars. Some great 60’s cars on the site today. Thanks!
Beautiful!
Stunning Poncho!!
I traded a rifle for my 65’ grand-prix in 82’. It was sitting out front of a trailer park near the survival school alongside a 63’ and had my choice. Used the Air Force base hobby shop and the brains of old guys that ran the place to get it back on the road with fresh coat of imron. What memories.. spec’d the same but black interior..
If memory serves me correctly, this car could be gotten with a 421 and a 4-speed manual !!!
GM Design at it’s finest!
The auction closed on 4/22/2026 with a high bid of $25,100 which did not meet reserve. There were 13 bids from 9 bidders.
Steve R
Yes… they’ve got this high-miler way overpriced.
They don’t make cars like this anymore, absolutely gorgeous, drive in style, a trunk big enough for six or seven? Bodies.
Seems like wishful thinking to re-list the same car barely a month later at a BIN price nearly $15,000 higher than market value.
The seller was smart to ditch attempting to sell it through an auction and go with a BIN. It’s easier for potential buyers when they know an asking price from the beginning.
Steve R
The later “little Grand Prix” is embarrassed when it is parked next to a real one like this. Good luck seller, you will surely miss driving this yacht.
I miss Pontiac and I think GM does also. Pontiac was kind of the performance division for GM. What do you see performance wise today when you walk into a GM dealer? Not much, basically the outstanding Corvette, but what else?
good looking 65. nice rear end treatment. love the interior. shame it’s a dealer going to be hard to get a square deal on it at 40k.
The matching radiator cap will cost you another cool $20K.
Stunning!
I like really Bonnevilles of this era, but the fact that they chose not to list the mileage in the description piqued my curiosity. However, I was able to make out the mileage of 92K in one of the interior photos, which explains why they haven’t been able to find a buyer with $40 thousand in their pocket! If the car were a low mileage ‘cherry’, it possibly could be worth as much as what they’re asking, but I don’t see this one selling for as much as they’re looking for!