[supcarbob]

The difference in pricing for the WW5 option are 2 reasons. The repeal of the federal excise tax on December 11,1971 lowered the pricing of all options(around 2.5%).All cars invoiced after this date would have-lower- pricing for options.The second reason is the difference in standard equipment content for the 2 models a WW5 option was offered and the price difference between 4-speed and automatic.For example a 4-speed M22 listed for 231.00 and the M40 Turbo Hydramatic was 236.00(5.00 difference),that has the difference for 2 prices and the difference between a sedan and hardtop due to Sport Mirrors not available on sedan(26.00) but RoofDrip Mouldings (13.00) and Custom Carpet(21.00) which are standard on hardtop and not sedan being included--34.00 minus 26.00 for a 8.00 difference between sedan and hardtop.
I have included a scan of my old dealer accessorizer showing WW5 option pricing after the lower price. Any car invoiced(PHS) prior to 12-11-71 would have higher pricing on all options,not just WW5.

[mmarx]

scb, thanks for the info!! I figured it was something simple and that explanation makes sense.

Now for another question and this has been discussed before, what is the 'special identification' in the WW5 package? Is it just the standard HO 1/4 panel call outs due to the HO being included in the package, or, the HO under the GTO on the deck lid?

scb, any pics you care to share of your WW5? It looks like a very nice original car.

Mike

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by mmarx

scb, thanks for the info!! I figured it was something simple and that explanation makes sense.

Now for another question and this has been discussed before, what is the 'special identification' in the WW5 package? Is it just the standard HO 1/4 panel call outs due to the HO being included in the package, or, the HO under the GTO on the deck lid?

scb, any pics you care to share of your WW5? It looks like a very nice original car.

Mike

Scanned from my dusty old MPC illustrations and from my Dealer Order Album, Mike.

"GTO H.O." deck lid callout on the deck lid is indeed correct for WW5 cars only.

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by steve v

Lloyd,
Did you see this one on ebay?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...spagenameZWDVW

The phs on the ad is too out of focus to read but it does have a Formula wheel & dash tach.

You have room for another one?

Yep, Steve, I have been studying it, and it's a NICE one. If one follows the link he has now posted there is a much clearer shot of the PHS invoice. The info is posted in my original post #1 above, BTW.

And yes, I have the room, but unfortunately not the funds.

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by screamingchief

Hey there Lloyd,here are the broadcast sheet and invoices from my old WW5 car,the quality is'nt perfect (scans of copies,the new owners got the originals) but the info can be made out for the most part.

Last I heard the car is in Oklahoma,and IMO needs desperately to be saved someday before it's lost forever,but I digress on that bit of info.

Mine was an M40,hardtop,shows the option price as $987.00 .

Was sold new at Taber pontiac,3264 Peachtree Rd.,Atlanta,Ga.,30305.

It was made at the Lakewood plant in Atlanta,Ga. as well.

You cant make it out on the scan,but I believe the dealer code is zone 18,dealer 764.

HTH.

I appreciate the scans, Bret. Came out fairly well. I've added yours to my list above.

Come on, guys! 290 '72 WW5 GTO's, and counting Barcak's plus the one I have only the build sheet for, that's only 10 collected so far!

Keep 'em coming, please!

[Lloyd-TX]

Another VERY interesting observation . . .

Out of the ten docs I have so far, three Sundance Orange, two Cardinal Red, and five other colors. But . . .

Six are Saddle interior, three Ivory, and one unknown so far. I would have never guessed how popular the Saddle interior was back then.

[PB]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Scanned from my dusty old MPC illustrations and from my Dealer Order Album, Mike.

"GTO H.O." deck lid callout on the deck lid is indeed correct for WW5 cars only.

OH Geeesh...now I have to change my decklid back to just plain 'ol "GTO"

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by PB

OH Geeesh...now I have to change my decklid back to just plain 'ol "GTO"

Well, even though I know it's incorrect, I'm leaving mine Pat. I like the look!

[Lloyd-TX]

Also note - so far there are seven A/C cars and three non-A/C,

[mmarx]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Scanned from my dusty old MPC illustrations and from my Dealer Order Album, Mike.

"GTO H.O." deck lid callout on the deck lid is indeed correct for WW5 cars only.

Lloyd, thanks for the info...

Mike

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by mmarx

Lloyd, thanks for the info...

Mike

You bet, Mike!

BTW, how's your WW5 doing?

[mmarx]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

You bet, Mike!

BTW, how's your WW5 doing?

Great, getting some of the detail stuff done, I still don't have the Honey's refinished (that's another story)...looks like I'll have a busy winter

Going to an all GM show in Ocala on Saturday, over 700 cars registered, hope to see a few Pontiac's there. I just dread the thought of looking at 150 red Chevelles/Camaro's in one place...

Mike

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by mmarx

Great, getting some of the detail stuff done, I still don't have the Honey's refinished (that's another story)...looks like I'll have a busy winter

Going to an all GM show in Ocala on Saturday, over 700 cars registered, hope to see a few Pontiac's there. I just dread the thought of looking at 150 red Chevelles/Camaro's in one place...

Mike

Glad the car is doing OK, and I know what you mean about 150 red chebbies - BORING!

Wassup with the Honeys?

Also, if you need one of those "GTO H.O." deck lid decals, lemme know. I've still got a couple of NOS ones.

[mmarx]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Glad the car is doing OK, and I know what you mean about 150 red chebbies - BORING!

Wassup with the Honeys?

Also, if you need one of those "GTO H.O." deck lid decals, lemme know. I've still got a couple of NOS ones.

Lloyd, you have a PM..

[Uncle Judge]

Here you go Lloyd. Sorry for the delay. I do not own a scanner nor could I get a single photo where the whole sheet could be read so here is the PHS in 3 separate photos. I hate to do it but this car may have to go in the near future. Too many others in the stable!

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Uncle Judge

Here you go Lloyd. Sorry for the delay. I do not own a scanner nor could I get a single photo where the whole sheet could be read so here is the PHS in 3 separate photos. I hate to do it but this car may have to go in the near future. Too many others in the stable!

Hey Jeff - mucho thanks for the doc, no problem on the delay, I know how it goes sometimes.

Added to my list in post #1.

Anyone else?

[Lloyd-TX]

By the way - in case anyone is interested, the Adriatic Blue / Ivory WW5 is on e-bay for it's 2nd go-round.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150167437686

[getmygoat]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

By the way - in case anyone is interested, the Adriatic Blue / Ivory WW5 is on e-bay for it's 2nd go-round.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150167437686

what's it worth in today's market?

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by getmygoat

what's it worth in today's market?

If the car is as presented, $45K to $47K, IMO.

[hfalzx7]

My PHS has $987 for the WW5.