1971 T/A 455 H.O. -- What's it worth??

[68bird400HO]

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Does anyone know how many blue ones were manufactured in 1971?

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There are no official numbers but it is believed that around 30% were blue.

[njsteve]

So how much is the guy offering it to you for? If it was my family heirloom I would mortgage the house to get it. (Hopefully he is not thinking the same thing).

[Stefano]

[ta-kid]

I have owned and sold many over the years.I sold an auto matic 71 completely restored for 46k three years ago with a SR block.I sold a 71 blue 4-speed numbers natching for 52k last year.With the way the economy is to-day with the down turn,I would assume they are still about the same market value or slightly less.But this car has sentimental value to you on top,so if it were me I would proably be willing to pay a 10 to 20 % premimum to get it.If I were buying it as described,anything under 60K is a fair purchase,anything under 50k is a good buy.
As to how many were blue,thats a tough call as many white ones have been re-painted during restorations as the perception is they have better re-sale.IMO the white ones are making a come back.If you send a E-mail to PHS ,pontiac historical services,they proably could tell you or direct you to the right person who could.I believe there were a lot less blue ones then white.
Remember next to the 1972 strike year ,the 71 is the rarest of the 455 cars and the HO was a stronger street engine then the more desirable production SD.