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Old 06-20-2026, 03:49 PM
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Default 1971 firebird 455 ho production #

Me and my buddy was discussing the number of 455ho birds produced in 71. This one is a black 4 speed no air car that was i am sure was ordered. It was ordered with no power conveniences but with an 8 track player and honeycomb wheels and several performance options. What would be a guesstimate of the # produced with the same build?
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Old 06-20-2026, 10:29 PM
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Due to the color and low production of 455 H.O. formulas, I would say it is the only one in that configuration.

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Old 06-21-2026, 01:29 AM
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Since there was also NON HO 455 Formulas built, it could be hard to nail it down..

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Old 06-25-2026, 01:14 PM
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Very cool Formula 455HO Boardog! According to Fred Simmonds there were 321 455HO Formula's produced in 1971. Of this number 109 were ordered with Ram Air (I'm not sure where these numbers came from, but not from Fred). It is not known what the breakdown of transmission type is yet. Fred did research and determine this for the TA's however.

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Old 06-25-2026, 01:16 PM
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Due to the color and low production of 455 H.O. formulas, I would say it is the only one in that configuration.
I would tend to agree with this statement.

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Old 06-26-2026, 03:10 PM
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Any pictures to share?

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Old 06-27-2026, 12:37 AM
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There is at least one other black one that's similarly equipped.

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