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Pontiac : Firebird Formula 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 on 2040-cars

US $3,000.00
Year:1973 Mileage:26656 Color: sunlight yellow /
 White
Location:

Winter Springs, Florida, United States

Winter Springs, Florida, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:455 ci v8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1973
Interior Color: White
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Firebird
Trim: 2 door Formula 455
Drive Type: rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 26,656
Exterior Color: sunlight yellow
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 is a vehicle in need of a complete restoration.  The car will start but it is not a true running vehichle.  The engine has apparently been rebuilt and I have been told is approximately 500 bhp.

After doing some research I cannot find another sunlight yellow with ivory interior color combination. It is a rare find, this deserves to be restored to how it left the factory.

Pontiac Historical Society in hand: 2U87Y3N

  • A01 All tinted windows
  • B80 Roof Drip Moldings
  • B85 Window and Rear Hood Moldings
  • B96 Front & Rear Wheelhouse Moldings
  • C24 Concealed Windshield Wipers
  • C60 Custom Air Conditioning
  • D55 Front Console
  • D80 Rear Deck Lid Spoiler
  • D98 Accent Stripes
  • JL2 Power Disc Brakes
  • L75 4 BBL 455 Engine
  • M40 Turbo 400 Trans
  • N41 Variable Ratio Power Steering
  • N98 Rally II Wheels
  • PL4 F40-14 White Letter Fiberglass Tires
  • U69 AM/FL Radio
  • U80 Rear Speakers
  • W63 Rally Gauges with Clock
  • Y90 Custom Trim Group

This vehicle has very good original glass, front grills, and dual snorkel hood.

After many years of owners certain things have been changed: the interior is now black and not original ivory, the air conditioning system has been removed and after market carburetor, intake and headers have been installed with a straight through exhaust system with mufflers that exit in front of the rear axle. The differential has been changed from the original 3.08 non posi rear to a 3.23 (not sure of the ratio) posi unit. The engine is a YC code 1971 455 with a Performer Pontiac intake and 750 Holley carb. Holley valve covers have also been fitted.

Actual Mileage is unknown. Trailer in pictures is not included in auction.

Vehicle has a clean FL title and has been a FL car its entire life.

Car is also being advertised locally.

Any questions please email prior to bidding.

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This 1927 Oakland is a minimalist hot rod

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