Two additional photos of the underbody can be viewed in the gallery. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission and a ten-bolt rear end with a Positraction limited-slip differential. Another 455ci engine block-showing casting numbers 485428-that was previously installed in the car is included in the sale, as pictured in the gallery below. The 455ci V8 reportedly has been rebuilt with a 1973 455ci block and factory components. The five-digit odometer shows just over 86k miles, approximately 2k of which have been added by the seller. Amenities include air conditioning, a center console with an armrest, front three-point seatbelts and rear lap belts, an added Kenwood CD stereo, and front floor mats with embroidered Firebird logos.Ī three-spoke steering wheel fronts a woodgrain dashboard with instrumentation including an 8k-rpm tachometer, a 160-mph speedometer, and auxiliary gauges.

The interior is upholstered in black vinyl with a matching dashboard, door panels, headliner, and carpeting.

Disc brakes are fitted up front, with drums at the rear. The hood features dual Ram Air intakes, and dual exhaust outlets are tucked in the rear.īlack 17″ wheels with Firebird center caps are wrapped in 275/40 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport tires displaying 2011 date codes. The car was repainted in Navajo Orange (97), and the exterior has been modified with matte-black hood and trunk racing stripes as well as matching finishes on the rear bumper, rear fascia, trim, front air dam, and grilles. This Firebird is now offered by the seller on behalf of his significant other with service records, a 455ci engine block, and a clean California title in the owner’s name. Modifications include matte-black painted stripes, trim, and rear bumper as well as black 17″ wheels and a Kenwood CD stereo. Power is provided by a rebuilt 455ci V8 with a replacement 1973 block, which is paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and a ten-bolt rear end with a Positraction differential. For 1978, the Chevy 305 was joined by the Chevy 350, replacing the Pontiac engine. Buick V-6, but the Formula came standard with a Pontiac 301 V-8 (soon replaced by a Chevy 305) and offered a 49-state Pontiac 350 or the alternate California/high-altitude Olds 350. This 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula was purchased by the seller in 2014, and the car has since been refurbished with a repainted orange exterior over a black vinyl interior. ENGINES The base Firebird engine was a new 231-cu.in.

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