The 1972 Pontiac GTO marked the culmination of the second generation of this iconic American muscle car that began in 1964. After 1972, GTO was reverted to a trim package of the LeMans. This generation saw a redesign of its A-body to a more curvaceous, semi-fastback style. New for this time was the “Endura” paint-matching rubber bumper, dual hood scoops, dual exhausts, hidden windshield wipers, and hidden headlights. The top-end trim package “The Judge” also debuted.
Engine options were the 400 cu.in. Ram Air II, III, and IV along with a new 455 cu.in. V8. For the 1972 model year, all Ram Air options were dropped with a 400 cu.in., 455 cu.in., or a 455 cu.in. HO being available. Stricter emissions regulations forced the drop in power outputs, contributing to its decline in sales.
There was a total of 5,807 1972 models sold with most being the two-door hardtop.
A five-year sales history can be seen at Classic.com. Valuation tables can be seen at Caaarguide.com. For production numbers and values, see Conceptcarz.com. Current values can also be seen at Collectorcarmarket.com. A detailed look at everything GTO can be found at Automobile-catalog.com. A nice history can be read at Volocars.com and Musclecarclub.com.
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