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1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible! Storage Find! on 2040-cars

US $29,988.00
Year:1969 Mileage:4396
Location:

Elburn, Illinois, United States

Elburn, Illinois, United States
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1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertible Clone!

This Trans Am was restored a little over 15 years ago, driven 4,396 miles, then parked in a storage container until now.  This driver quality vehicle is a very solid car that shows signs of being a 15 year old restoration, as the paint is bubbling in some areas.  When the car was restored no expense was spared.  A fiberglass Ram Air hood, side louvers, spoiler, factory gauge package, dash, and steering wheel were installed to complete the transformation from a Firebird convertible to as close as an authentic Trans Am convertible as possible.  The engine is a non matching numbers 1969 400 YD code with 290 horsepower.  It has an automatic transmission and a 10 bolt rear end.  The car rides and drives great and everything functions as it should.  The convertible top is in good condition with no major tears or rips.

If this was a real, 1 of 8, 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Convertibles it would be worth anywhere from $1,000,000 to 3,000,000 based on previous sales transactions at various auctions.  Buy it now for a fraction of what a real one costs, but still have the look of a real one!

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