1979 Pontiac Firebird

403

2U87W9N175078

Clear

Up for sale is an automotive icon: a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Most of these 'birds had the modestly powered 301 or 305 engine. Some had the more robust 350. At some point some wise person thought this Formula needed the more powerful engine that it deserves and put in an awesome 403 Olds-which was a factory option. Think of it as correcting a wrong! The car can fly! It has the correct and sought after snow-flake wheels which are in good shape. The body looks pretty sharp, the paint has a good shine to it. There is a fleck or three missing but is quite presentable. The only rust I can see is a bit of surface rust on the hood near the right hood air scoop. The interior is in very nice condition. Its what some term a "20 footer". Some idiot put in a temporary dash cap that does not quite match-oh wait, that was me. Sorry. It will need a new decal kit if you want to start going to shows but as a driver its pretty much good to go. The car starts right up every time and has all year. I've been driving it everyday and it goes down the road at a good clip, draws smiles and turns heads every time I head out the driveway. I suspect it will need new shocks and the tires are old but they are serving well. I don't have a lot of history on this car. I do know it spent some years of its life in a shed in southern Illinois, a fate that I saved it from. The title I got was clear and mileage exempt due to age. My title says what's on the odometer which is 35 K. I cannot swear that's the true mileage so its either 35 or a surprisingly fit 135. I drive cars but I don"t fix them. There may be other issues not readily apparent-but I have been driving this car on a daily basis to work, to kid's sports games, to grocery store etc and it has never failed to start, stall out or leave me stranded. Feel free to send me an email but I would prefer if you just called with any questions. two-oh-two five five oh-oh oh oh eight-my name is Claude. I suspect that many people reading this listing will know more about cars in general and this car in particular than I do so if you want to call and ask about "compression ratios" or some such its going to be a boring conversation but I will do the best I can. This car according to the NADA guide in average condition with the 403 is worth close to $13,000. My reserve is thousands less than that. Please bid with care and only do so with the realization that the successful bidder has entered into a legally binding contract. The winning bidder agrees to send me $750 via Paypal within 24 hours of close of the auction and pay the balance with bank wire, cash or cashier's check within 7 days. If you are local or near local you are invited to see/drive vehicle which is located just outside of Washington, DC. I am happy to keep the car here free of charge for up to 30 days. I will help with loading if you want it shipped.