2002 Pontiac Firebird

Convertible

5.7L 8 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Automatic

2G2FV32G922127388

Rear Wheel Drive

Gasoline

Power Windows

2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD TRANS AM CONVERTIBLE NHRA EDITION - 1SH CODE – 1 of 46 PRODUCED in 2002 Vehicle Description Installed Options Convertible 1SH Code option NHRA edition Trans Am Chrome Wheels Leather Monsoon Stereo Power steering Cooler Rear Window Defogger Power Windows A/C - Cold WS6 Ram Air Option Added – OEM Hood and Air Intake – Original Hood On hand All original NHRA package and LAST OF BREED Packages unopened with all emblem, key rings, Last of Breed Certificate, etc. All original – See photos Seller's Description and Comments: Rarest of the rare Trans Am. The 1SH code NHRA Firebirds were produced as a factory option in 2000, 2001 and 2002. The convertibles are the rarest. 769 TA’s were made in 1969, there were 3000 units in 2002 of the yellow collector Trans Am’s produced. The 1SH Code NHRA Firebird is the rarest of the rare. Especially a convertible. There were only 46 NHRA Trans Am convertibles produced in 2002. Of these only pewter, white, black and red were available. That means this Firebird is probably only one of 10 or so produced in this color as a convertible. Since there is very little information on options and colors, this car may even be one of only a few produced in this combination. Production information for 1SH code NHRA firebirds: NHRA Special Edition Formula and Trans Am (2000-2002) was a commemorative edition to celebrate the NHRA's 50 year anniversary (in 2001), and Pontiac being a major sponsor of the NHRA for many years. In 2000 there was a total of 215 NHRA Firebirds produced, of which 97 were Formulas. In 2001 there were only 145 produced and in 2002 there were 535 produced. The total number produced is 895. The rarest are a few Trans Am Convertible NHRA SE models with approximately 15 of them. Basically the NHRA SE comes with PS cooler (which all '02 Trans Ams have now)and GSC's on 16". The autos came with 3.23's and 6 speeds came with the default 3.42. Nothing really that special except for the cool badges. You could only get NHRAs in white, black, pewter, or red. Also, when you ordered a Formula / Trans Am, you had a choice between the WS6 or NHRA package. It was either or, and they could not be combined. Pontiac has been the Official Car of the NHRA since Oldsmobile's departure as Official Car at the end of the 1995 Season. The NHRA option added $1,070 - $1,095 to the sticker price and included (but not limited to) the following: Hurst manual 6-speed (3.42 ratio) or automatic transmission (3.23 ratio), power-steering cooling, P245/50ZR16 performance tires, and NHRA-specific badges & keychain. The appeal of the 1SH option package (NHRA Special Edition) is parallel to the appeal of any "anniversary edition" car or "special pace car edition." It is a special designation to commemorate the NHRA drag racing series. The NHRA badges were made by Morgan Design Group. According to Pontiac Historical services only 207 NHRA Firebirds were built in 2000. Of that number only 110 were Trans Ams. The remaining 97 were Formulas. NHRA Edition Breakdown Totals from 2000-2002: In 2000 there was a total of 215 NHRA Firebirds produced. In 2001 there were only 143 produced. In 2002 there were 534 produced. 2002 NHRA Production Breakdown Formula M6 62 Formula A4 85 Trans Am Coupe M6 136 Trans Am Coupe A4 189 Trans Am Convertible M6 16 Trans Am Convertible A4 46 TOTAL (2002) 534 http://ls1tech.com/forums/special-edition-vehicles/702677-list-nhra-build-numbers.html http://www.transamworld.com/2002-ta-prod.php Car is in immaculate shape. Please take a look at the photos. Only 38,908 mi. I have owned the car since 2007. Second owner. The orignial owner bought it new in Indiana. Older lady and I had the privilege of speaking to her. Never an issue with the car. No accidents, clean Carfax. She had trouble getting in and out so sold it. After I purchased the car, I had a Dealer install the original WS-6 OEM Pontiac hood and intake. Although no NHRA was shipped with the WS6 package, I really thought the car needed the hood and ram air. And it does look good. I of course kept the original hood and air cleaner and it goes with the car. The only flaws you might say is that it has the normal cracking on the door panels. All firebirds have this cracking issue due to a design flaw in the plastic forming process – All Firebirds have this issue in 96-‘02. Also has a few nicks on drivers door from previous owner. Pontiac touched them up prior to my purchase of car. Hard to see but I took photos so you can see in the photos. This car drives new, never misses a beat and looks beautiful. It is extremely fast due to it’s Corvette LS Engine. You will not be disappointed with it. More photos available-click on link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9222218@N05/sets/72157628667368365/ Car has been featured at the firebird gallery here (bottom of page): http://www.firebirdgallery.com/Edition_NHRA_02lot1.htm Bid with confidence-check feedback. No warranty. TN Title in hand ready for transfer. Please email with any questions. Cash at pickup preferred – no personal checks and if paying by certified check call to bank for verification is required. $500 deposit via Paypal within 3 days and pickup/payment expected within 10 days of auction close.