71 & 72 455 HO drivetrains were great !
But for some reason, the front end has never "grown" on me. It's probably just me, but they look too much like a Buick Skylark type of styling. Still would not have ordered one new even if I was a Canadian (oops).
No harm intended - especially considering what came out in 73 and 74. I have a 74 GTO bought cheap - but will never admit to it in person.