Pontiac : Firebird Base Coupe 2-Door

If you've been looking. you know that these cars are getting harder to find in a decent. affordable condition.   Most have ended up as rusted out hulks. or high-end trailer queens.   This will be a very easy project to finish. all the hard. high $$ stuff has already been done. and it will make a great. affordable old-school cruiser for someone.   The reserve price is ridiculously low. especially considering the cost of the parts that are in it. but I've got to get rid of some projects and make some room in my shop before spring. Clear Kansas title. ready to transfer.


Here is a high-level description of the car;

Mechanical
Fresh (20k miles) SBC 350 (1973 Corvette engine)
4bbl Edlebrock Carb
Edelbrock Intake
TH350 Transmission
Mallory Unilite Distributor
New headers and 2 1/2" dual exhaust
New brake master cylinder. booster. calipers. rotors. pads. and rear wheel cylinders / shoes
New 4-core radiator
New shocks - front
New Monroe Air-shocks rear

Open rear-end. unknown gearing (was going to put in a posi. did not get to it)
New blower motor
This was an A/C car originally. but all A/C components have been stripped out.

Body
Firemist Red paint with 3 coats clear - not show quality. some minor flaws. but shows very well
All rust was removed and replacement / repair panels welded in;
Front floor pans
LH Fender (lwr rear) patch panel
Drivers qtr panel
Drivers side trunk floor
New Poly body bushings and core support bushings
New upper and lower door hinges. LH and RH
New windshield
Reset / resealed back glass
All new soft seals (trunk. door. cowl. drip) and window seals (internal and external)
Vintage Cragar SS chrome wheels (15x8. 15x12). some minor rust showing. but not bad for their age.   I do have the original Pontiac rally rims with knockoffs if the buyer would like them. happy to include them in the price.  


Interior
New black vinyl upholstery - front and back seats
Replaced dash - very nice used condition. one minor crack that's hard to see
New center console and lid
New carpet
New headliner and dome light
New package tray
New door thresholds
Pioneer AM / FM / CD / AUX stereo with 9" speakers (back). 5" front
Original door panels and rear plastic panels - some flaws / wear. but very serviceable as a driver

Issues / Remaining work
I did not get to the front end yet. so the car has a little slop to it when running down the highway.   Not terrible. but it's there.   I had intended to install tubular control arms. new ball joints and tie-rod ends. but just didn't get to it. and would not recommend driving the car much at highway speeds until its done.  

As stated previously. the paint is not show quality. there are some flaws in the finish here and there. along with a couple of places on the doors that could have been straightened out better.   Nothing that detracts too badly from the look of the car. but you can see it when eyeballing down the side.  

Tires are serviceable but not new. with some weather-checking.    I had intended to install a new set of Cragar SS wheels with new tires. but did not get to it.  

Some minor flaws in the interior on the old plastic seat back panels. door panels. and rear plastic panels.   They make replacement panels for all of this. just couldn't justify the $$ for what the car was built for.

The stainless steel rocker panels are not in great shape. some scuffs and discolorations.   Again. you can buy aftermarket replacements if needed.  


Other Stuff
Local inspections are welcomed and encouraged. but have to be accomplished BEFORE the auction ends.    Once it's sold. it's sold. As-is. where-is. with no warranties or guarantees of any kind.

If you bid. be prepared to buy.    If you need to ask your bank. your mechanic. your wife. your mistress. your mom. or anyone else. PLEASE DO SO BEFORE YOU BID.

Sorry. but no zero-feedback bidders unless you contact me first.    All other bids from zero-feedback bidders will be canceled.

A $500 deposit is required within 24 hours of auction ending. with the balance due --  in cleared funds -- before the vehicle leaves my premises.   I will accept Paypal for the deposit if needed. but the remainder must be paid via cashiers check. postal money order. or cash.   All cashiers checks or money orders will be validated BEFORE the vehicle will be released.    Sorry to be so blunt on this subject. but past scammer issues have forced me to this.

I will be happy to work with your shipper for vehicle pickup. but all shipping arrangements and costs must be handled by the Buyer.

This car is for sale locally. so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

I've tried to be as complete with this listing as I could. but have probably missed some points.    Please feel free to contact me for additional information. pictures. or anything else that will assist you in evaluating the car.    Thanks for looking!

Also published at eBay.ca

Want to buy this car?