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1972 Trans Am

1972 was a disastrous year for the Firebird. GM executives considered dropping the Firebird altogether as sales fell drastically as the muscle car market collapsed, which was worsened by a crippling 174 day strike at the only plant that produced Firebirds. Pontiac executives were able to eventually save the Firebird and it continued, with very little change from 1971, except that its engines were now rated in net SAE numbers. Pontiac's famous "honeycomb" wheels also made their first appearance in 1972.

Production:

Formula: 5,249

Trans Am: 1,286

1972 Trans Am 455 HO

1972 Trans Am 455 HO

1972 Trans Am 455

1972 Trans Am 455

1972 Trans Am 455

1972 Trans Am 455

1972 Trans Am 455

1972 Formula

1972 Formula

1972 Firebird Esprit

1972 Firebird Formula

1972 Firebird

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