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1978 Pontiac Firebird Coupe 2-door 6.6l Parts Car on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:999999 Color: Teal /
 Black
Location:

Fort Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Fort Pierre, South Dakota, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:6.6L 400Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2s87a8l136957 Year: 1978
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: RWD
Mileage: 999,999
Exterior Color: Teal
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This car is a project car and would be best as parts car.

The trim is probably the base model but the engine didn't match Ebay's listings.

 

Car hasn't been started since 2003. The rims and tires would need replaced. The car needs rewired. Dual Straight Exhaust which was replaced when last running. Front and rear were replaced. Air shocks in back. Gas shocks in the front. Replaced when running: New alternator and radiator were replaced in 2003. Has a 650cfm 4bbl Edelbrock carborator. Replaced windshield wiper motor. Drivers side door will not open from outside. Windshield is cracked. Driver side window is broken. Has significant amount of rust from floor panel through to the trunk. Engine is originally from a 1969 firebird and has been rebuilt. Odometer has stopped working, unsure of actual mileage. When it was driven it used 1 quart of oil/400 miles. I always used premium gasoline.

Car is located in Fort Pierre, South Dakota and will need hauled by the buyer.

Please evaluate the pictures as there is rust, dents and other flaws in the car. If you have any questions about the car please email and I will try to find the answer. Additionally if you would like more pictures please email me as well and I will send you additional pictures. You may also call my husband Joel @ 605-206-0132

 

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