Posts Tagged: HO
Pontiac’s 1970-71 GTO was like the rock star of muscle cars, strutting its stuff with flashy quad headlights and a bumper that laughed in the face of low-speed impacts. In 1970, the GTO said goodbye to its economy engine, opting for muscle-bound options like the new 455 HO. Meanwhile, handling got a boost with a rear sway bar and the rare VOE exhaust that cranked up the volume. By 1971, the GTO’s style had evolved with a tighter lamp arrangement, prepping for unleaded fuel and a farewell tour for “The Judge.”
Behold, the 1972 Pontiac Trans Am 455 H.O., a classic muscle car that roars louder than your neighbor’s lawnmower at 6 a.m. Draped in Cameo White with a saddle interior, this beauty sports the mighty 455 HO V8 engine and a 4-speed stick shift—perfect for those who like their nostalgia with a side of speed. With only 458 of these bad boys built, owning one is like holding a winning lottery ticket, but with more horsepower and fewer taxes.