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1988 Pontiac Firebird 5.0l V8 Rare Z20 Special Appearance Package on 2040-cars

Year:1988 Mileage:89860 Color: White /
 Gray Cloth
Location:

Helena, Montana, United States

Helena, Montana, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 305CU IN. TBI
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G2FS21E0JL238851 Year: 1988
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Trim: base coupe 2d
Options: Tilt Steering Wheel, Z20 Special Appearance Package, Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Antenna, Rear Window Defrost, Power Trunk Release, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 89,860
Sub Model: Z20
Exterior Color: White
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Gray Cloth
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Intermittent AC operation, needs charge. Windshield washer bottle cracked doesn't hold fluid. Small crack in windshield, bottom right. Small tears in drivers seat due to seatbelt rubbing on seat. Some minor rock chips in paint. Headliner coming down, repaired with needle and thread."

Very good original condition 1988 Pontiac Firebird with rare Z20 special appearance package.  89,860 original miles.  The Z20 option was available on base model firebirds in 1988 only.  Believe that possibly less than 800 were made. The car runs and drives well, nice highway cruiser.  It is originally from the Seattle WA area and was brought to Montana about 10 years ago and has been mostly in storage since.  The paint on the car and the wheel "spats" appears to be original and is in very good condition, but has some average, but minor chips and dings.  The front and rear bumpers appear to have been repainted and show some very minor wear.  The paint on the duck tail spoiler was largely missing/weathered when I got the car so I had it repainted.  Car has very little to no rust.  AC works but has intermittent operation, may need charge.  Car has original R-12 AC system.  Windshield washer bottle is cracked, holds only a small amount of fluid.  Power door lock on passenger door sticks, works ok manually.  Small crack in windshield on bottom right corner.  The logo on the windshield matches the logo on the rear hatch so it may have come with the car.  Dash is good, interior is good with exception of drivers seat which has some some small tears from seatbelt rubbing on seat.  Headliner started to fall down and was repaired with needle and thread.  Does not have original floor mats.  All the options are working except for those noted.  Car has new brakes, new tires, new hood and trunk lift shocks.  To many cars must sell.  Please email for questions, phone number, or vehicle inspection/test drive.

Thanks.  

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