[Bentwheelbob]

1971 Formula 455HO for sale at Mecum Kissimmee. Good looking car, but has some needs. Interesting that even though it isn't matching numbers, they are guiding to a value higher than two NOM 1970 Trans Am's, and three matching numbers 1974 SD's.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0...ula/Automatic/

[RamAir]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

1971 Formula 455HO for sale at Mecum Kissimmee. Good looking car, but has some needs. Interesting that even though it isn't matching numbers, they are guiding to a value higher than two NOM 1970 Trans Am's, and three matching numbers 1974 SD's.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0...ula/Automatic/

I think that car has been around and already tanked.

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

1971 Formula 455HO for sale at Mecum Kissimmee. Good looking car, but has some needs. Interesting that even though it isn't matching numbers, they are guiding to a value higher than two NOM 1970 Trans Am's, and three matching numbers 1974 SD's.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/FL0...ula/Automatic/

The estimated value is set by the seller. You can set your estimate high but I don't get know why someone would do that. The three sd's where at the Chicago auction and didn't sell for a reason.

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by RamAir

I think that car has been around and already tanked.

I think the "tank" car was the one at Motoexotica in ST Louis that looked like this one, but was originally quoizel gold. The Mecum ad refers to the color of this car as being "correct Cardinal red" which of course could be slightly deceptive.

Originally Posted by weranc55

The estimated value is set by the seller. You can set your estimate high but I don't get know why someone would do that. The three sd's where at the Chicago auction and didn't sell for a reason.

I didn't realize that Mecum let you do that. Sort of an expansion on the phantom bid process at Mecum. I heard the SD's at the Schaumburg auction weren't exceptional, but it's a close call between a questionable Formula or SD.

[RicksGTO]

I think when that incredible Red/Black '71 455HO (HPP article car with 4 speed, no spoiler) sold in Dallas last year for $70k plus commission, this seller got a little of the Barrett-Jackson syndrome and decided his car might bring close to that price.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/DA0...rmula/4-Speed/

This Kissimmee car, if I remember right, was originally gold/brown with no stripe and I can't remember if it had ram air from the factory or if it was added. The car has been for sale off and on for over 2 years. My take on the wording for the color is he means it was a correct available color for a '71. I'm pretty sure it's the same car as the fender vents and rear light bezels were left red when they should both be black to match the stripe.

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by RicksGTO

I think when that incredible Red/Black '71 455HO (HPP article car with 4 speed, no spoiler) sold in Dallas last year for $70k plus commission, this seller got a little of the Barrett-Jackson syndrome and decided his car might bring close to that price.

https://www.mecum.com/lot-detail/DA0...rmula/4-Speed/

This Kissimmee car, if I remember right, was originally gold/brown with no stripe and I can't remember if it had ram air from the factory or if it was added. The car has been for sale off and on for over 2 years. My take on the wording for the color is he means it was a correct available color for a '71. I'm pretty sure it's the same car as the fender vents and rear light bezels were left red when they should both be black to match the stripe.

The Dallas car was a great car.

[eaglesan13]

Was that the one that was restored at Musclecar Alley?

Originally Posted by weranc55

The Dallas car was a great car.

[Judge273]

The real red one was well restored by Tom Fischer formerly at MCA. Now making up some nice Black for another HO formula..

The color change red orphan auction one is a factory RA. Would be a sweet one done right. Loaded with options!

[bossbirdta]

...not much info on this one here; a few under-hood/interior/trunk shots would be more helpful....looks like 74 & up rear spoiler extensions??...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...pWdL0N&vxp=mtr

[71GP76TA]

He might be huffing NOS.. That would explain the lousy pics and description...

[bossbirdta]

here is what $80K will get'ya.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...5WVkS2&vxp=mtr

[Transamric]

Maybe it's a two for one price sale??

[Formulabruce]

1972 HO 455 drive train in California..READ description...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111872113773...witem=&vxp=mtr

[RamAir]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

1972 HO 455 drive train in California..READ description...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111872113773...witem=&vxp=mtr

Whisky Tango Foxtrot? Can it be saved?

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by RamAir

Whisky Tango Foxtrot? Can it be saved?

Its just an engine, tranny ? the car now has a LS engine in it..

[RamAir]

Originally Posted by Formulabruce

Its just an engine, tranny ? the car now has a LS engine in it..

I'm referring to the engine, sounds/looks pretty butchered up

[Judge273]

Just judging by pix. Nothing looks like my 72 455HO...

Yet he states it is? Mine must be all wrong?

[threefidee]

I don't remember any log manifolds for round port motors....

[bird72]

1972 D port HO's are rare.

[SD455DJ]

I see long branch D-port manifolds on that motor.

Dennis