Win a Restored 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible + $30,000 Toward Taxes
A black-plate, Starlight Black 1965 GTO Tri-Power convertible — 360-hp 389, 4-speed, one of 11,311 built — plus $30,000 toward the federal tax bill.
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Est. market value
$90,000
Entries from
$3
Entries close
October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time
Drawing
October 21, 2026
Gallery
The car: the muscle-car origin story, in its best spec
The prize is a 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible in Starlight Black over a Parchment interior with a white top — an original California black-plate car that's been restored with its factory options intact. Under the hood is the engine that made the GTO's reputation: the Tri-Power 389, three two-barrel carbs feeding a factory rating of 360 horsepower, backed by a 4-speed manual. 1965 was the year the GTO got its stacked-headlight front end and its biggest sales leap, and the convertible was the low-volume body — 11,311 built against more than 55,000 hardtops and coupes.
Why it matters
Tri-Power, 4-speed, convertible is the collector-grade combination for an early GTO, and black over parchment is about as good as the color chart gets. Dream Giveaway's own rules put the car at $90,000 of the $120,000 total prize value, which lines up with the top of what restored Tri-Power convertibles have brought at auction lately. Two honest caveats: the odometer reading isn't published, and Tri-Power setups reward an owner who keeps the linkage and carb sync sorted — this is a car you maintain, not an appliance.
The fine print worth knowing
Entries are donations to New Beginning Children's Homes, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) (Federal ID 27-5011514), with proceeds supporting veterans' and children's charities — tickets run from $3 for a single entry up to $5,000 for 7,200. No donation is necessary: the official rules include a mail-in route (one handwritten, self-addressed stamped envelope to NBCH in Largo, FL) that returns an entry code carrying the same bonus multiplier as the best paid offer at the time. The drawing runs through October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, with the winner drawn on or about October 21, 2026. Dream Giveaway pays $30,000 toward federal withholding, but state income tax on a roughly $90,000 car is the winner's responsibility. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada (except Quebec), 18 and older, where permitted by law.
Spec Sheet
| Year / Make / Model | 1965 Pontiac GTO |
|---|---|
| Trim | Tri-Power Convertible |
| Engine | 389ci Tri-Power V-8 |
| Horsepower | 360 hp |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Exterior | Starlight Black |
| Interior | Parchment |
Why It's Special
One of 11,311 GTO convertibles built for 1965 — the only year of the first-generation stacked-headlight front end paired with the 360-hp Tri-Power 389. This example is an original California black-plate car, restored with factory options in Starlight Black over Parchment with a white top.
Our value estimate
$90,000
Dream Giveaway's official rules state an approximate retail value of $120,000 for the Grand Prize, which includes $30,000 in cash earmarked for federal tax withholding — so the car itself is valued at $90,000, and that operator figure is our anchor. The market broadly supports it for a top-quality restoration: aggregated recent sales for Tri-Power 4-speed 1965 GTO convertibles run roughly $45,000–$92,000, restored Tri-Power hardtops trade around $65,000–$85,000 with convertibles commanding a premium, and a spec-unverified 1965 GTO convertible brought $54,880 at Bonhams Scottsdale in January 2026. Fewer than three exact-spec Tri-Power/4-speed convertibles have traded publicly in 2025–26, so we widened the comp window and the band is wide. Mileage is not published; on a restored black-plate car the odometer matters less than restoration quality and PHS documentation, but a driver-grade example would sit closer to $65,000–$75,000 while a show-level car supports the full $90,000.
Editorial estimate based on recent comparable sales — not an appraisal.
Free entry · No purchase necessary
How to Enter the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible Giveaway for Free (No Purchase Necessary)
Yes — you can enter the Dream Giveaway 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible giveaway for free, with no purchase or payment required. US sweepstakes law requires every legitimate giveaway to offer a free Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE) that carries the same odds as a paid entry — usually by mailing a hand-written card.
To receive an entry code without donating, mail one handwritten self-addressed, postage-paid envelope to: NBCH 12955 Starkey Rd, Suite 3900 Largo, FL 33773 (Except Vermont residents are not required to affix return postage.) Limit one (1) entry code request per outer envelope. Both the outer envelope and the self-addressed return envelope must be handwritten. Typed, printed, or mechanically reproduced requests or envelopes will not be accepted. Any request that does not meet the handwritten requirements will be disqualified and destroyed. Subject to additional bonus entry promotional offers (detailed below), one entry code will be returned in the envelope provided, with equal bonus or multiplier entries to that of the highest promotional offer available at the time of receipt. Upon receipt of the entry code, the entry code may be registered either by visiting the specified website or by calling customer service directly. All requests for entry codes must be postmarked no later than the end date of the Promotion Period referenced in Section 3 and received no later than seven (7) days following the end date. All entry codes must be registered no later than fourteen (14) days after the end of the Promotion Period. No service charge or fee will apply to this method of entry.
Dream Giveaway publishes the step-by-step free entry route — and any mail-in address — in the official rules linked from that page.
Eligibility: This drawing is open only to legal residents of the U.S. and Canada (except Quebec) and to residents of other countries and U.S. territories and possessions where permitted by law. Must be 18 or older to enter. Void in Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all other U.S. territories and possessions and were prohibited by law. No entries will be accepted from inmates of a correctional facility. No employees of NBCH, the independent firm responsible for selecting the winner, paid consultants to NBCH or members of NBCH's Board of Directors or their immediate family members (defined as spouse or children) are eligible to participate. Participation constitutes Entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to Dream Giveaway drawings. Winning a prize is contingent upon fulfilling all requirements set forth herein.
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Common questions
How do I enter the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible giveaway?
Enter through Dream Giveaway on their official giveaway page — GiveawayCars links straight to it. There is also a free, no-purchase entry route (see below), which US sweepstakes law requires to carry equal odds.
Is there a free way to enter the Dream Giveaway giveaway?
To receive an entry code without donating, mail one handwritten self-addressed, postage-paid envelope to: NBCH 12955 Starkey Rd, Suite 3900 Largo, FL 33773 (Except Vermont residents are not required to affix return postage.) Limit one (1) entry code request per outer envelope.
When does the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible giveaway end?
Entries close October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, with the drawing on or about October 21, 2026.
How much is the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible worth?
GiveawayCars estimates the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible at about $90,000. Dream Giveaway's official rules state an approximate retail value of $120,000 for the Grand Prize, which includes $30,000 in cash earmarked for federal tax withholding — so the car itself is valued at $90,000, and that operator figure is o…
Who is running the 1965 Pontiac GTO Tri-Power Convertible giveaway?
It is run by Dream Giveaway. The longest-running name in collector-car sweepstakes. GiveawayCars is an independent directory and is not the sponsor.
Who is eligible to enter?
This drawing is open only to legal residents of the U.S.
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