1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Coupe 2-door 5.7l on 2040-cars
Hemet, California, United States
Engine:5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Body Type:Coupe
Fuel Type:GAS
Used
Mileage: 68,182
Make: Pontiac
Exterior Color: Red
Model: Firebird
Interior Color: White
Trim: Esprit Coupe 2-Door
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Number of Cylinders: 8
Disability Equipped: No
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
this firebird aint too bad. it does need some work because its been sitting for a few years, but its mostly original and straight. its my friends car, but I painted it red about 20 years ago, with enamel, that's why its all faded out. it got hit in the left rear quarter panel years later and fixed with good base coat clear coat, that's why that part is shiny. car should be repainted back to its original silver. the interior? what can I say, the pics show what sitting 10 years in the sun will do. the car runs and drives good, but it could use a carb overhaul, hoses, etc. same for the brakes, they could use a going thru. its very solid, but there is some minor rust in the rear window lower, but the body is in very good shape. the formula hood was added when we painted it. |
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