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1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe 455 on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:63500 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Grafton, Wisconsin, United States

Grafton, Wisconsin, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:7.5L 7456CC 455Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
VIN: 2U87Y4N100249 Year: 1974
Interior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Firebird
Trim: Formula Coupe 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 63,500
Exterior Color: Red
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. ... 

 

1974 Pontiac Firebird 455

This vehicle spent the majority of its life in California, it is very clean, and still retains the majority of its original paint. The long time owner in California made the following modifications to it while he owned it;

 

Engine/ Transmission

Forged TRW pistons

Ported #96 heads

HO Racing cam (244/252@.050) 493/508 lift

Brad Urban Carb Shop 800 cfm Quadrajet

HO-455 Intake manifold

Ram Air exhaust manifolds

MSD Pro Billet distributor and ignition

Holley electric fuel pump

3" exhaust with Goerlich Xlerator mufflers

TCI manual reverse pattern TH400 w/ a 10" converter

B&M Quiksilver shifter (Firebird console specific)

Transmission cooler

3.42 Auburn posi unit with Moser axles

 

Other

Hurst line Loc

Subframe connectors

4 point roll bar

5 point RCI harnesses (front)

 

Overall, the car is in very good condition, but does have some dings and scratches. Originally equipped with air conditioning, the previous owner removed all of the equipment, but a non A/C firewall cover was installed at that time.

The original vinyl top has a small tear near the bottom of the rear window. The passenger seat bottom has some splits in it, and the top of the rear seat also has a small tear.

Drive and enjoy as is, or restore it in the future; its an excellent base to start with.

 

1 of approximately 702 455 Formulas produced in 1974

I have a copy of the buildsheet from PHS.

 

This vehicle is sold as is/ where is with no warranty expressed or implied.

Winning bidder must send a non-refundable deposit of $500.00 within 48hrs of auction end.

Please ask any questions prior to bidding.

Mileage on vehicle may change slightly as it is still being enjoyed.

Vehicle is for sale locally, seller retains the right to end the auction at any time for any reason.

Bidders with a feedback score below 10. please contact me prior to bidding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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