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1979 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:89376 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2S87A9N102870 Year: 1979
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: Base Coupe 2-Door
Options: mp3 Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 89,376
Exterior Color: Red
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black
Number of Cylinders: 6
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. ... 

My grandparents bought the car in the fall of 1978.  It stayed with them from the time they bought it until this past year, when after my grandmother passing away, I inherited it.  With the exception of the past five years or so, the car was kept in amazing shape by my grandfather.  Five years ago, he developed Alzheimer's Disease, and the car sat in his garage, ignored.  When I got the car, I had every intention of restoring it and making it my pet car, but the Army has different plans for me.  I hate to get rid of a family heirloom, but I don't have the time to give the car the love it deserves.  It would make a great father / son project or it could be used as a great parts car for someone restoring a 79, 80, or 81 Trans Am.  She needs transmission work before she can drive, and I drained the oil before putting her in storage, but she does run.  She does leak a little oil and she has a fair amount of rust, but she could be great again with the right pair of hands and tools.  The pictures don't give her Mayan red coat justice.  It's a beautiful shade of red, but will need a new clear coat.  There is a new stereo and speakers in the car.  The speakers alone are worth $200.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  Car will not drive until transmission work is done, so buyer with either pick up the car or pay all transportation expenses.

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