Ringbrothers took a 1965 Pontiac and made it FIVE INCHES WIDER—and somehow made the changes nearly impossible to spot.
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Meet **BILLIE**, Ringbrothers’ spectacular 1965 Pontiac GTO restomod unveiled at SEMA 2026. We caught up with Mike Ring for an in-depth walkaround of this extraordinary custom build.
Starting with a 1965 Pontiac Tempest convertible, Ringbrothers created a one-of-a-kind GTO featuring a supercharged 650-horsepower LT4 V8, extensively reworked bodywork, custom carbon-fiber components, and more than 5,500 hours of craftsmanship.
Mike explains how they widened the car by five inches while preserving its original proportions, from the reshaped fenders and custom hood to the intricately machined interior and rear trim.
Other highlights include:
– A custom Roadster Shop chassis with independent suspension
– HRE wheels and massive rear tires
– Brembo performance brakes
– Reworked Ford Galaxie seats and bespoke interior trim
– A gear selector made from an espresso-machine handle!
We also ask Mike what he’d buy if he had just $25,000 to spend on a second car. His answer might surprise you.
**Chapters:**
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Meeting Mike Ring and BILLIE
04:03 How Ringbrothers widened the GTO five inches
06:21 The completely custom interior
08:56 HRE wheels and Brembo brakes
10:24 Mike Ring’s $25,000 dream car
Which would you rather have: a beautifully restored original GTO or Ringbrothers’ modern interpretation? Let us know below.
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