['ol Pinion head]

Originally Posted by pontiacstogo

Seller states the NZ car has been repainted during it's life - apparently it was originally Brasilia Gold.

Betting the WW5 GTO in NZ is this one from previous page of posts.

[johnta1]

This one was originally bought new at Bud Beck Pontiac in Scottsdale so, has lived its entire life here in Arizona though it has traveled/visited all over the US. Orignal color- Brintanny beige with white int. I converted it to Cardinal Red/Black as a tribute to my first WW5. Am thinking will return to white int when restored. I am the 3rd owner and only found it and became aware of it because I was driving my 71 GTO 455HO to a party one night. As I parked, a guy and his gal came up to me asking questions on the car. One of his questions was "It is really a 455HO?" I told him yes, it was an original 455HO GTO. After a few minutes, he said, "I Know these engines are hard to find parts for, I own one". Well, that was it- no more party, I wanted to see the 72 GTO 455HO! We ended up going to his home to see it. He repeatedly insisted it was not for sale but, I was determined. yes, I bought it that night and if I was not driving my 71 GTO 455HO he would have never likely approached me. Hoping this short story is welcomed.

Steve, have any data to share on this one? I thought it might have been in here already, but don't think so?


Cowl tag info/date, PHS, etc?