1972 Pontiac GTO with 455 HO Power and a Four-Speed Heads to Freije & Freije Auctioneers

Freije & Freije Auctioneers is offering a Cardinal Red 1972 Pontiac GTO with a 455 HO V8 and a four-speed Muncie manual transmission, and the listing reads like a short list of everything enthusiasts want in an early-1970s Pontiac. The car is part of the company’s Fall Big Boy Toy Auction in Indianapolis, Indiana.

1972 Pontiac GTO with Ram Air hood and Cardinal Red paint offered by Freije & Freije Auctioneers

Start with the drivetrain. The lot description lists a 455 HO V8 under a Ram Air hood, backed by a four-speed Muncie manual and a Hurst shifter. That is the combination that defines the muscle-car experience: big-cube Pontiac torque, a proper manual gearbox, and a driver who is fully involved in the process.

Front view of the 1972 Pontiac GTO showing the Ram Air hood and split grille

The color does a lot of work, too. In the photos supplied with the ad, the Cardinal Red paint looks bright and clean against the show-floor lighting, and the GTO’s forward-leaning nose and divided grille give it exactly the aggressive stance this model is known for.

Walk around to the back and the details keep coming. The auction gallery shows a rear spoiler and a tidy, well-proportioned tail, all hallmarks of the GTO look.

Rear three-quarter view of the 1972 Pontiac GTO with rear spoiler

Inside, the listing notes bucket seats with a console, along with leather, and the light interior contrasts nicely with the red exterior. The upholstery looks fresh in the pictures, which is a welcome sight for anyone planning to drive rather than simply display the car.

White bucket seats and interior of the 1972 Pontiac GTO

1972 Pontiac GTO dashboard and steering wheel

Behind the wheel, the lot details point to a factory tach and the Hurst shifter, two items that matter to a driver and to collectors who care about period-correct performance equipment.

Console and Hurst shifter in the 1972 Pontiac GTO

Comfort was not an afterthought either. According to the Freije & Freije listing, this GTO has air conditioning, heat, power locks and power steering, making it a muscle car that is easier to enjoy on a long summer drive than many of its contemporaries.

Factory air conditioning controls and radio in the 1972 Pontiac GTO

The ad lists the odometer at 82,538, and the car is shown as received on site. For a 1972 GTO with this much factory equipment, that is a number buyers will want to look over in person, and the bidding starts low: the opening bid is listed at just $5.

Odometer reading 82,538 miles in the 1972 Pontiac GTO

That makes this 1972 Pontiac GTO an appealing opportunity for collectors who value a manual transmission, a 455 HO, and the unmistakable look of a Pontiac from the end of the classic muscle era. Interested bidders should review the buyer’s premium and terms in the listing before they register.

The Fall Big Boy Toy Auction hosted by The Dealer Exchange will be held October 30-31 in Indianapolis, Indiana. With memorabilia and great classic and collector cars on offer, make sure to visit their website to see the lots and get registered to bid. If you are in the area, and would like to consign your car space is still available.

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