This 1972 Pontiac GTO is powered by a matching-numbers 455 HO V-8
engine rated at 300hp, paired with a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic
transmission and Safe-T-Track rear end. The date-coded drivetrain
includes 7F6 Ram Air cylinder heads, rocker-arm oil baffles, an
aluminum intake manifold and an 800 CFM Quadrajet carburetor dated
the 245th day of 1971. The carburetor was professionally rebuilt.
The engine retains its unitized distributor and factory Ram Air
system with a GM Ram Air air cleaner stamped AC Delco on the
underside. The XT-code rear axle is dated the 348th day of 1971.
Replacement GM fan belts, radiator hoses and clamps are installed.
A factory-style Gardner full-length exhaust system is fitted with
factory-style brackets and no welds. The undercarriage has been
dry-ice blasted, and the factory oxide-painted floors are retained.
Factory-style replacement spiral shocks are installed. The car is
equipped with power brakes. The Adriatic Blue exterior was
repainted in 2000 and retains all-original sheet metal. Exterior
equipment includes a replacement white vinyl top, Endura front
bumper, hood scoops, T3 headlights, Rally II wheels, wheel-opening
moldings and five new Firestone G70-14 tires. The factory
date-coded glass is retained except for the replaced windshield.
The white interior features Strato bucket seats, a front console,
custom cushion steering wheel, original seat belts, wood-grain trim
and an unused cigarette lighter and ashtray. The factory AM/FM
radio, front and rear speakers and dash gauges are functional.
Additional equipment includes power steering, variable-ratio
steering and Soft Ray glass. The car received a frame-on
refurbishment and was repainted in 2000. It is one of 325 1972 GTO
hardtops produced with the 455 HO engine and automatic
transmission. 30,215 miles (title reads mileage exempt).
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