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Pontiac GTOs continue to be highly desirable projects, as an all-original model with everything in tip-top shape can easily sell for $100k, depending on the engine and the options it comes with.
Someone on Craigslist says they have a 1972 model flexing not only a massive engine but also an option package you don't get to see very often.
The first thing you must know is that this GTO has been off the road since 1979, though the owner did not reveal why the car has spent such a long time in storage. It comes with solid metal, as the floors and the trunk pan still look good, so the storage conditions have probably been great.
It still flexes the original sheet metal, and the Brittany Beige finish you see on the body is the finish sprayed by Pontiac before the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines.
Now, let's get straight to the more intriguing parts.
The GTO comes with a 455 HO under the hood, but it's unclear if the engine starts or, at least, if it turns over by hand. The original WM-coded engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, and I believe the numbers match because the drivetrain is still original to the car.
But the main selling point is the WW5 package. A few GTOs ended up using it in 1972, and the owner also has some numbers on this front. Only 290 units rolled off the assembly lines wearing the WW5 treatment, and it's unknown how many are still around today.
The WW5 package, which carried the 704 sales code, came with a 455 HO engine and either a 4-speed manual transmission or a Turbo Hydra-Matic unit. It sported mirrors painted in the body color, a Formula steering wheel, power disk brakes, custom carpets, special gauges, and a custom handling package.
This GTO looks complete, but you'll have to inspect it in person before committing to a purchase. Some parts are already out of the car, possibly as a previous owner wanted to begin a complete restoration.
Unsurprisingly, the GTO doesn't sell cheaply, and it makes sense considering its shape and how rare the WW5 package is – I can't confirm the seller's numbers, but the WW5 package is not common anyway. The car also sells with PHS documents, including the build sheet and likely other papers.
The owner believes $24,000 is a fair price for this GTO, and I think it's a correct expectation, as restoring the car seems like an easy project for someone with enough experience in the restoration business. If you get a deal, you'll have to take the car on a trailer, and you can find the GTO in Framingham, Boston.
The first thing you must know is that this GTO has been off the road since 1979, though the owner did not reveal why the car has spent such a long time in storage. It comes with solid metal, as the floors and the trunk pan still look good, so the storage conditions have probably been great.
It still flexes the original sheet metal, and the Brittany Beige finish you see on the body is the finish sprayed by Pontiac before the vehicle rolled off the assembly lines.
Now, let's get straight to the more intriguing parts.
The GTO comes with a 455 HO under the hood, but it's unclear if the engine starts or, at least, if it turns over by hand. The original WM-coded engine is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, and I believe the numbers match because the drivetrain is still original to the car.
But the main selling point is the WW5 package. A few GTOs ended up using it in 1972, and the owner also has some numbers on this front. Only 290 units rolled off the assembly lines wearing the WW5 treatment, and it's unknown how many are still around today.
The WW5 package, which carried the 704 sales code, came with a 455 HO engine and either a 4-speed manual transmission or a Turbo Hydra-Matic unit. It sported mirrors painted in the body color, a Formula steering wheel, power disk brakes, custom carpets, special gauges, and a custom handling package.
This GTO looks complete, but you'll have to inspect it in person before committing to a purchase. Some parts are already out of the car, possibly as a previous owner wanted to begin a complete restoration.
Unsurprisingly, the GTO doesn't sell cheaply, and it makes sense considering its shape and how rare the WW5 package is – I can't confirm the seller's numbers, but the WW5 package is not common anyway. The car also sells with PHS documents, including the build sheet and likely other papers.
The owner believes $24,000 is a fair price for this GTO, and I think it's a correct expectation, as restoring the car seems like an easy project for someone with enough experience in the restoration business. If you get a deal, you'll have to take the car on a trailer, and you can find the GTO in Framingham, Boston.
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