How rare are the 6 speed convertibles???
Staging Lane
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From: South Florida
I got one a month ago
2002 Convertible Pontiac TA WS6 Arctic White with 6M
Car has a Taupe interior (rare) and a white top (very rare)
Just turned 16k miles
my only regret is that I didnt get one 10 years ago
it is an amazing car and complements my 72 Formula Firebird perfectly
2002 Convertible Pontiac TA WS6 Arctic White with 6M
Car has a Taupe interior (rare) and a white top (very rare)
Just turned 16k miles
my only regret is that I didnt get one 10 years ago
it is an amazing car and complements my 72 Formula Firebird perfectly
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: South Florida
EXACTLY
I really think they should have switched the TA / Formula hoods/ performance.
i also note that when they did the 4th gen TA styling they mimicked the Formula hood and NOT the TA
And yes, most formulas were chopped up or converted to TAs
I really think they should have switched the TA / Formula hoods/ performance.
i also note that when they did the 4th gen TA styling they mimicked the Formula hood and NOT the TA
And yes, most formulas were chopped up or converted to TAs
TECH Regular
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Gorgeous pair! Love that '72 Formula! '72 is my favorite year of F-body production. Although having owned a '72 T/A back in the day might given me a bit of a bias. 
I always loved the honeycomb grill and thought it looked so much better than the square egg crate style grills used on other early 2nd gens. My dream T/A would be a Lucerne Blue 4-speed '72. (my old one was a white automatic).
That white top on the convertible looks great, too! I imagine it's a bear to keep clean. Even the taupe top on my 2000 can be a challenge to keep clean sometimes.
I always loved the honeycomb grill and thought it looked so much better than the square egg crate style grills used on other early 2nd gens. My dream T/A would be a Lucerne Blue 4-speed '72. (my old one was a white automatic). That white top on the convertible looks great, too! I imagine it's a bear to keep clean. Even the taupe top on my 2000 can be a challenge to keep clean sometimes.
TECH Regular
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Those early Formula hoods were very well designed, aerodynamically. Raising the scoops like that got them out of the boundary layer and into clean air, making them far more effective. Combine that hood with the TA ground effects and fender air extractors and you'd have the best of both worlds.
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: South Florida
Yes sir thank you
believe it or not the 72 was originally a Lucerne Blue on blue car- whoever had it before me changed it to red on black when they put it together. When it is time to paint though it will return to its original color!
the top on the 02 hasnt been a problem- but I am being kind of psycho with the cleaning on it.
believe it or not the 72 was originally a Lucerne Blue on blue car- whoever had it before me changed it to red on black when they put it together. When it is time to paint though it will return to its original color!
the top on the 02 hasnt been a problem- but I am being kind of psycho with the cleaning on it.
Teching In
Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Ft Wayne, IN
Gorgeous pair! Love that '72 Formula! '72 is my favorite year of F-body production. Although having owned a '72 T/A back in the day might given me a bit of a bias. I always loved the honeycomb grill and thought it looked so much better than the square egg crate style grills used on other early 2nd gens. My dream T/A would be a Lucerne Blue 4-speed '72. (my old one was a white automatic).
That white top on the convertible looks great, too! I imagine it's a bear to keep clean. Even the taupe top on my 2000 can be a challenge to keep clean sometimes.
I always loved the honeycomb grill and thought it looked so much better than the square egg crate style grills used on other early 2nd gens. My dream T/A would be a Lucerne Blue 4-speed '72. (my old one was a white automatic).That white top on the convertible looks great, too! I imagine it's a bear to keep clean. Even the taupe top on my 2000 can be a challenge to keep clean sometimes.
Staging Lane
Joined: Apr 2020
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From: South Florida
