Pontiac had to repair them under warranty, sanding down the imperfections, and repainting them, only to have more flaws resurface months later. A total of 7,099 were built this year's full production run. Holy smokes it is pristine. Like others here, will be interested in reading more about this car and your other cars. A total of 689 hardtops and eight convertibles were made. The aerodynamic developments extended to the finned aluminum wheels with smooth hubcaps and a functional rear spoiler.
Pontiac produced 7,500 10th anniversary cars, of which 1,817 were equipped with the Pontiac 400 engine and coupled with the four-speed Borg Warner Super T-10 transmission. After 1974, the show used Firebird Formula 400s to replace the Esprit models. TransmissionFilter selectedTransmissionList, transmissionTemplate ; } listingsSearchManager. Matt Barry's Firebird proves that Firebirds can still be exciting and pack some performance excitement. Also it is lucky that it never fell into the clutches of a kid or a hot rodder of any sort that would have taken that 350 and at minimum swapped a 4bbl on to it or worse. I believe in those days it was illegal to attach phone company wiring to anything other than the phone itself.
Please email with any questions. No, it is not a 400 4bbl car. Satisfaction guaranteed by The Motor Bookstore. Well, that's all I've got to say about that. During the first season, production added a TransAm suspension to the car so that it could keep up with the stunts. I wonder how rare your car is ordered with the Esprit package, 350 V-8 and spoiler? Your cars are in great shape, look great and each one is worthy of car shows. Brian Wilson Owner, lassic Car Addiction 1-425-931-6448 1-360-454-0269.
The name also caused controversy because it was used without permission from the , who threatened suit. I have a 1990 Ford Tempo with 97,000 original miles. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter. This is something that we can replace if your not a do it yourselfer. The 455 Super Duty had seen its second and last year in the Firebird, with a net horsepower decrease, down from 310 to 290. Pontiac offered the 455 through the 1976 model year, but the engine could not meet tightening restrictions on vehicle emissions.
It also featured white-painted, five-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels, and white leather seats and door trim. This piece of automotive literature is a licensed factory reprint. And here it is now, but I digress. Most people get into an old car rut and stay there. My new fuel pump sprinkled a trifling three pounds per square inch of fuel pressure to a carburetor expecting six, and the carbon canister was clogged, and both conspired to leave the Firebird chugging and gasping on the highway and under heavy throttle.
Sorry, but we cannot stop staring at the interior! Starting in 1972, and continuing until 1977, the Firebird was only produced at the , facility. This is the peeling spoiler and trunklid. Beginning in 1998 for 1999 models, a standard 16. The water-based paint often failed and delaminated during the warranty period and subsequently; cars had to be repainted. This increased power by 10% for a total of 220 during the 1978—79 model years. The 350 V8 in the Esprit or Formula was still 150-hp, but the 400 was now down to 225-hp.
Most buyers opted for one of three : the 326 cu in 5. The 1977 Trans-Am Special Edition became famous after being featured in. This would be the last year for the fastback rear glass. Built by Trans Am Depot, only 77 will be produced, each signed by. For those of you who have been following my not-that-interesting life, you may recall that I picked up the Firebird on , and it had been sitting for around 15 years. Available were 175 to 225 hp 130 to 168 kW 400 cu in 6. This is all actually a big swing, but it now runs better, if not perfect.
The front corner lights are hard to find. Here is my makeshift electrical hack schematic. For 1996 and 1997, the Firehawk gained rectangular driving lights mounted inside the front scoops and except Firehawk convertibles the Trans Am's elevated rear wing. Lighting is in working order, linkers, arking lights, nterior gauges, adio and heater also in working order. Must be a good running car without a lot of mech or body issues. A smaller logo in between the split grille was standard on all 1974 Firebirds.