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Blue 1965 Tempest Custom convertible, right front view. CLICK->
Who says you can't take photos at dusk? Here's a Blue 1965 Tempest Custom convertible, right rear view. The convertible top is white. Its cover is blue which matches the interior color. CLICK->
Blue 1965 Tempest Custom convertible, right front view. Those are not pinstripes, but vinyl body side moldings. CLICK->
Blue 1965 Tempest Custom convertible, right rear view. It has dual exhausts. That is a 1967 GTO convertible next to it. CLICK->
The interior is blue. Turquoise was a lighter shade which was also available in 1965. CLICK->
Blue 1965 GTO convertible owned by Ann Porter. CLICK->
Blue 1965 GTO convertible, left side view. CLICK->
Blue 1965 GTO convertible, front end view. CLICK->
Blue 1965 GTO convertible, interior view. This one has a turquoise interior and power windows. CLICK->
Blue 1965 GTO convertible, interior view. CLICK->
It has a Tri-Power engine under the hood! Are you wondering how Tri Power works? The engine runs on the primary (center) carburetor most of the time. The secondary (front and rear) carbs are operated by vacuum control. When the accelerator pedal is pushed to approximately 1/2" from the floorboard, the linkage rod from the pedal to the center carb actuates a vacuum switch which allows intake manifold vacuum to pass through the switch to a vacuum diaphragm. The diaphragm pulls on a linkage rod which opens both secondary carburetors FULLY - there is no partial operation of the secondary carbs - when they come on, the engine ROARS to full power. The rush of acceleration is exhilarating, to say the least! Many Tri Power setups on GM cars of this vintage have been either disconnected or converted to a later-style mechanical "progressive" linkage, eliminating the stock vacuum control which is prone to failure. Thanks to Kris for providing the description of the tri power operation. CLICK->
Burgundy 1965 GTO convertible owned by Richard Simberg from Flemington, New Jersey. Aweswome Ride! CLICK->
Burgundy 1965 GTO convertible, left side view. CLICK->
Burgundy 1965 GTO convertible, right side view. CLICK->
Burgundy 1965 GTO convertible, with a big tiger hanging out the passenger side window. Grrrr! PICTURE SET CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ...
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