He was only 18 at the time and the protect-o-plate had his mother's name on it! Pontiac actually began working on their second generation just as the first Firebirds were hitting dealer showrooms. Turn the key and the 400 comes to life with ease, exhaling through well-aged and date-code appropriate exhaust manifolds. Rechromed bumper, tail lights, new emblems, stainless moldings, door handles, headlight bezels etc. © 1998 This is truly one of the best Pontiac sites on the web!!! All the components are new or restored- fuel tank, lines, brakes, linkage, u-joints, e-brake cables etc. The quarter trim panels and headliner were composed of molded polymeric material that provided a smooth surface and absorbed sound.
Interior color is Firethorn Red. The cam was replaced with the Edelbrock performer rpm, which has the same. Its only competition was big brother Trans Am and the Corvette. Traded in to Antioch Dodge 10 miles from here in 1976. If you look close you will notice that the tail lights are illuminated. Shifting the manual quickly was a chore, but with determination, it could be done. The design was ground breaking for the American automotive industry and the basic shell would remain in production until 1981.
This is one of 4,931 Formula 400s that had the Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission. The European-esque body shell receive a hose of improvements over the 1969 design. Again, not a mark on it. Hopefully I'll be able to provide more info on this car soon. The greenhouse is full of clean factory glass, surrounded by well-kept stainless trim and malleable weather stripping. You'll observe that it has the wrong wheels for a 1970 model.
In the smaller center housing was the engine temperature and oil pressure gauges. All external engine parts have been sand blasted and painted including oil pan. As convertibles were falling out of favor in America, only a coupe was offered for the first time. Any plastic trim is in mint condition. All metal floors were painted in the correct red oxide primer. I was told by the salesman the 70. The rear spoiler design caused somewhat of a debate at Pontiac.
For a car produced in the early seventies, this was incredible. The door panels present as new and a taut factory headliner stretches overhead, completed by matching sun visors, a center-mounted dome light, and shoulder belts. Between the doors, the car's code 53 Deluxe Medium Sandalwood vinyl interior offers both style and comfort well beyond most of its contemporaries. When the roads get twisty, the surprisingly nimble combination of an independent A-arm front and leaf spring rear with sway bars at both ends handles each curve with grace. New fuel pump and starter. He found it languishing at a small used car dealership in Rome Georgia.
It was complete and original. No warranty is expressed or implied with any of the trucks or cars for sale on this website. Cars looks and drives very well. Slide into the driver seat to admire the wood-veneered instrument bezel filled out by dark factory instrumentation including a 160mph speedometer and a multi-function gauge with a clock in the center. Single headlamps were used for the first time, made the car aggressive, yet refined. The Formula 400 fender badges were added at about this time out of sense of honesty. More lockable storage can be found out back where the trunk space holds onto to its factory floor mat, spare tire, roadside tools, and factory decals for a completely authentic presentation.
Front suspension and steering was rebuilt and detailed in the correct finishes. The door panels present as new and a taut factory headliner stretches overhead, completed by matching sun visors, a center-mounted dome light, and shoulder belts. Pontiac wanted to have a hole in the hood large enough for the carburetors, but in order to do so, this need to be a production option. We want to protect your passion! After an initial three year run of its original body style, Pontiac Firebird, as well as Chevrolet Camaro, came out with a totally new body style midway through the 1970 model year. All of the brightwork is in excellent condition. The 400 Ram Air lll engine has been completely rebuilt.
When the roads get twisty, the surprisingly nimble combination of an independent A-arm front and leaf spring rear with sway bars at both ends handles each curve with grace. A lift bar door handle added to the smooth side look. Regardless if you're looking for the first piece for your collection, or just a great Pontiac to cruise on the weekends, this bird is a great option all around. This F-body houses its original L78 400, factory rated at a stout 330hp and 430lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, no pictures of any of these issues are included. The components look new- wiper motor, master cylinder, wires, lines hardware, shroud etc.
With the rust issues handled and a new paint job and early style snowflake wheels. Bottom of motor is spotless. Thank you for indulging my dream. The single headlamp arrangement would last until 1977 when they would be dropped for the new rectangular lights. The circumstances surrounding the second generation Firebird were another story. This car was ordered with the optional tachometer and gauge package, also the Formula steering wheel. The cam improvement and head work did the trick.
A Trans Am racing program. It had just over 100K on the odometer when we bought it. In 1981 my friend was asked if the car could be used in an upcoming book about Firebirds as it was a stunning low-mile example about 7k at the time. Included in the sale is a treasure trove of historical documents mostly centered around the car's original sale at Taber Pontiac. They were fast, comfortable, and, with a restrained right foot, you could fly under the radar with one pretty easily. Between the doors, the car's code 53 Deluxe Medium Sandalwood vinyl interior offers both style and comfort well beyond most of its contemporaries.