Vehicle Description
California original one-owner virtually no rust. Never any
accidents or repainting. Vietnam vet owner can't complete his
project because of disabilities caused by Agent Orange. This is a
truly unique opportunity for someone who is a Muscle Car
enthusiast: with relatively minor expense the car could be left
with its current 455 drivetrain restore the interior (some pieces
come with the car) repaint it - and have an awesome-looking
awesome-driving true Muscle Car. OR - now or later - restore it
with the original 400 drivetrain and it could possibly be worth
$60k-$70k. Near the end of the photos be sure to check out the
original window sticker and a list of restoration pieces and the
original drivetrain included with the purchase.The 1964 to 1974
model years Pontiac GTO is generally considered the original and
most popular muscle car. Although they arrived as part of the last
gasp of the muscle car era 1971 and 1972 GTOs have a lot going for
them from potent V-8 engines to distinctive styling and
performance. Pontiac advertising claimed that the 1971 455 H.O. was
the fastest GTO that the division ever tested so don't be fooled
entirely by those lower compression and horsepower figures. The GTO
was always considered a muscle car that could handle so Pontiac did
its best to make sure the 1971-'72 Goat could turn as well as
accelerate. The standard GTO suspension includes springs and shocks
upgraded from standard A-body Pontiacs in addition to anti-roll
bars measuring 1.125 inches in front and 0.875-inch in the rear.
The owner added15-inch wheels (vs. 14 originals) in staggered sizes
and 2-inch custom rear springs give the car the proper period
Muscle Car stance.1972 GTOs are fairly rare: due to a lengthy
strike at GM plants only 5673 GTO hardtops were made in 1972 no
convertibles and just 134 coupes were made. The '72 455 H.O. GTO
marked the end of the Muscle Car era but many look upon it as the
high watermark. The combination of the torque and horsepower of the
455 H.O. places it at the pinnacle of the Muscle Car engines. Note:
Even though there were relatively little changes in the engines
from 1971 there was a drastic drop in the power ratings of the
engine due to a change in the industry standard for measuring the
power of the engine. The 455 engine was only available in 1971-1972
GTOs.As the best-selling muscle car of all time and a variant of
the very popular GM A-body the GTO has strong support from the
restoration and performance communities. Many body frame trim and
interior pieces remain available. You may still find some NOS parts
but they are fewer and farther between in recent years so the
reproduction market may be the way to go. Likewise the aftermarket
for Pontiac performance remains strong whether you want a bit more
go or are looking for all-out dragstrip domination.There are no GTO
production numbers by color - but this Brittany Beige must be one
of the very rarest. This car has huge potential - but is
presentable as-is (with the best powertrain); gradually restore the
interior and other areas while enjoying it. Offered at $33900.
Engine: installed 455 CID V8 4-barrel carburetor - rebuilt to HO
specs: 300 hp @ 4000 rpm 415 lb.-ft torque @ 3200 rpm (original 400
CID V8 4-barrel carburetor 250 hp @ 3600 rpm) Transmission: M-40
Turbo-Hydra-Matic 400 3-speed automaticDifferential: installed 308
(original 342)Colors: Brittany Beige with Dark Saddle
vinylOdometer: 176785 miles on chassis; roughly 8k-10k on 455
engineVIN: 2D37T2P171929 Visit My Car Guy online at
www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us
at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
