Vehicle Original VIN : 2T87M4N102168
Oh man, the 1970's was a horrible time for automakers in the US. When the Government has a say in how a company builds its cars, you know you have a problem. Increased safety requirements, smog or anti pollution requirements, fuel consumption, Horsepower restrictions etc....Not to mention the growing pains of technology and how to incorporate that with all this new government control was hard. In 1974, the Firebirds curb weight rose dramatically because of the implementation of 5 MPH bumpers as well as decreased HP ratings. OK, OK OK, wasn't all bad, in fact the Camaro and Firebird still had their looks, and they still had a following from people looking for something a little more exciting, I mean James Rockford drove a 74 Firebird in the very first season of the Rockford files. This particular Brown esprit is not perfect but is a excellent driver with a good interior, decent paint and good mechanicals. It had a re-paint many years ago and has some rust popping through as seen in the pics. I do have a replacement panel for the lower door area. The headliner is in need of some help as a few other areas, however this car is ready to be enjoyed or enjoyed while working on it. This is a factory A/C with tilt column car that goes down the road very nicely with good brakes, shifting and idling. This would make a great entry level collector car. Note, the price reflects things needed.
Oh man, the 1970's was a horrible time for automakers in the US. When the Government has a say in how a company builds its cars, you know you have a problem. Increased safety requirements, smog or anti pollution requirements, fuel consumption, Horsepower restrictions etc....Not to mention the growing pains of technology and how to incorporate that with all this new government control was hard. In 1974, the Firebirds curb weight rose dramatically because of the implementation of 5 MPH bumpers as well as decreased HP ratings. OK, OK OK, wasn't all bad, in fact the Camaro and Firebird still had their looks, and they still had a following from people looking for something a little more exciting, I mean James Rockford drove a 74 Firebird in the very first season of the Rockford files. This particular Brown esprit is not perfect but is a excellent driver with a good interior, decent paint and good mechanicals. It had a re-paint many years ago and has some rust popping through as seen in the pics. I do have a replacement panel for the lower door area. The headliner is in need of some help as a few other areas, however this car is ready to be enjoyed or enjoyed while working on it. This is a factory A/C with tilt column car that goes down the road very nicely with good brakes, shifting and idling. This would make a great entry level collector car. Note, the price reflects things needed.