1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe 455 on 2040-cars
Grafton, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:7.5L 7456CC 455Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Firebird
Trim: Formula Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 63,500
Exterior Color: Red
1974 Pontiac Firebird 455
This vehicle spent the majority of its life in California, it is very clean, and still retains the majority of its original paint. The long time owner in California made the following modifications to it while he owned it;
Engine/ Transmission
Forged TRW pistons
Ported #96 heads
HO Racing cam (244/252@.050) 493/508 lift
Brad Urban Carb Shop 800 cfm Quadrajet
HO-455 Intake manifold
Ram Air exhaust manifolds
MSD Pro Billet distributor and ignition
Holley electric fuel pump
3" exhaust with Goerlich Xlerator mufflers
TCI manual reverse pattern TH400 w/ a 10" converter
B&M Quiksilver shifter (Firebird console specific)
Transmission cooler
3.42 Auburn posi unit with Moser axles
Other
Hurst line Loc
Subframe connectors
4 point roll bar
5 point RCI harnesses (front)
Overall, the car is in very good condition, but does have some dings and scratches. Originally equipped with air conditioning, the previous owner removed all of the equipment, but a non A/C firewall cover was installed at that time.
The original vinyl top has a small tear near the bottom of the rear window. The passenger seat bottom has some splits in it, and the top of the rear seat also has a small tear.
Drive and enjoy as is, or restore it in the future; its an excellent base to start with.
1 of approximately 702 455 Formulas produced in 1974
I have a copy of the buildsheet from PHS.
This vehicle is sold as is/ where is with no warranty expressed or implied.
Winning bidder must send a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 within 48hrs of auction end.
Please ask any questions prior to bidding.
Mileage on vehicle may change slightly as it is still being enjoyed.
Vehicle is for sale locally, seller retains the right to end the auction at any time for any reason.
Bidders with a feedback score below 10. please contact me prior to bidding.
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Wed, Feb 16 2022Autoblog may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. No donation or payment necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. See official rules on Omaze. Normally when we post about Omaze, it is about some kind of incredible car sweepstakes. Today, well, to be honest, it is more of the same, but in the case of this tastefully done 1969 Pontiac GTO, we don’t even care if you head over to the sweepstakes page to enter, just do it for the photos. ThatÂ’s right. As a self-described automotive photography snob myself, I have to say that the photos of this GTO are far and away the best IÂ’ve ever seen on Omaze. And while youÂ’re over there, might as well enter the drawing. Who doesnÂ’t want that lean, green, muscle machine in their driveway? IÂ’m more of a fastback Mustang guy, and even I was drooling over that GTO. Win a Restored 1969 Pontiac GTO - Enter at Omaze Here are the specs of the restored 1969 Pontiac GTO in question, according to Omaze: Maximum Seating: 5 Engine: 461 ci fuel-injected V8 Transmission: Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual Drivetrain: RWD Exterior Color: Verdero Green Interior Color: Black Maximum Horsepower: 575 hp Maximum Torque: 620 lb-ft Approximate Retail Value: $100,000 Cash Alt: $75,000 Special Features: Butler Performance-built EFI 461, Fast EFI v2.1, 3.73 Gears with Eaton Posi Traction, Wilwood 6-piston brakes with hydroboost, Ridetech Coilovers and muscle bars, Chassis Works billet drop spindles, staggered 18” Budnik billet wheels, Budnik steering wheel IÂ’m not the only one on the Autoblog staff who thinks this restoration is worthy of a little praise. News Editor Joel Stocksdale picked it above all the other current Omaze offerings for our holiday staff picks post. HereÂ’s what he had to say: “There are an awful lot of ways to build a restomod. And a lot of those ways can be boring or tasteless. This one is neither. This is a seriously classy Pontiac GTO. Under the hood is a 461 cu. in. V8 from Butler Performance that's based on an actual Pontiac V8, not just another Chevy engine. The whole thing is subtle with a low-key metallic green and clean gray wheels. There isn't any overly flashy chrome or decals. And the interior is the same with just an upgraded steering wheel, shifter and pedals in an otherwise stock cabin. Oh, and it has a manual.
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In that R&T article, which is no longer available online, Lutz explained that the new GTO would solve many of the issues found in the original. Car Advice speculates that the new model would have look like a rebadged version of the Holden Coupe 60 Concept from 2008, a conclusion we also came to.
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