Bob and Orbit,
Yes, you could order the T-41 "GTO Appearance" option on a convertible body style. Again, there were no GTO convertibles made in 1972. That made a lot of potential buyers mad back then. But many ordered their LeMans convertibles with all the necessary equipment that made them as close to being GTOs as possible, except in name only. I have a good friend near here that did just that. He ordered his triple white LeMans convertible with the T-41 front end, 400 4V, 4-speed, gauges, Formula wheel, Rally IIs, G70x14 white lettered tires, firm ride and handling package, and of course, power steering and power disc brakes. I know I'm leaving something out, but it was a well optioned car, as close to a GTO convertible as the order sheet would allow. The car was delivered without any LeMans emblems fastened to the body, just as you have found with your car Orbit. But the car didn't say GTO anywhere either. Inside, the dash was LeMans trimmed, that is, it didn't have the engine-turned applique around the dash switches.
BTW, you could get the GT option with or without the T-41. I have documented proof (invoices) of it, contrary to what some PMD info states.
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