1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit-classic-vintage-project-trans Am Clone on 2040-cars
Union, West Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:305 V-8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Trim: Esprit
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 180,000
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
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3 DAY AUCTION ONLY!!!!!! Up for bids is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Esprit. This car was bought new by a gentleman in 1978 and handed down to his son with them being the only two owners till I got it recently. It was put in storage when the son went into the service and has been off the road for several years. This car is in pretty decent condition for the year. It has the 305 engine with an automatic trans. The car ran shifted and drove fine when it was stored so a little TLC should put it back on the road with no problem. The engine runs if you pour gas in the carb so I figure the fuel pump is bad or the carb needs cleaned. The oil pressure comes up when cranking it over so it should fire right up with just a little work. All the glass is good on the car. As far as the body goes its not to bad for a 78 model. The car was repainted several years ago and some of the clear coat is coming off in several places. As far as rust ive tried to add pics of where it is. The hood is good, front bumper cover is nice as is the rear bumper cover also, no cracks or tears at all, maybe a small nice or two. The front fenders have a small amount of rust on the bottoms but not to bad. Doors are extra nice with no rust. The quarter panels are rusted in front and behind the rear wheels. There are pics of them showing the rust. It needs a metal patch in a couple places but patch panels are pretty cheap. Don't think theres any holes around the wheel well, just a little surface rust in a small place or two. Theres some surface rust places on one side of the rear window, think its the drivers side, pics of that also. The trunk lid is solid as well as around the tail lights. The trunk needs some work on the drivers side above the frame rail where they all rust away. Its only on the drivers side, pass side is good. The rear lower pan behind the rear bumper needs replaced as that's another bad place that they all rust. Where the spring mounts to the frame is good, no problem there at all, just the small side section of the trunk floor. Underneath the floor on the passenger side is in good condition. On the drivers side theres a hole underneath the back seat, looks as if a big drain panel is missing and it started to rust around it but its not real bad, about a 4 x6 in hole. The front drivers floor board is bad just in front of the seat but think the rest of it is useable. Some of the interior is very good and some of it needs work. The dash pad is very nice as is the console. The seat bottoms and one back is bad, one seat back is good. The door panels are very nice except for the small chrome strip is peeling a little. The headliner looks good but is hanging down some, think it can be redone easily.Carpet needs replaced also. This car has been in the dry guys, not sitting out in the weather. The car has a tilt wheel and its in great condition, very tight. Tires are good and all the wire wheel covers are there in pretty good condition. Im not sure but think there a factory item as they have the Pontiac logo in the center. That's about all I know to tell you about this car. If you have questions let me know and I will get back to you asap. This is a very nice car to restore or just get it running a little better and make it a daily driver. The black on black would be very sharp when done. The buy it now price is very fair for this car so don't miss out. The car has a clear VA title ready to go. If you have less than 10 positive feedback you must contact me before bidding to reassure me you will complete the transaction should you be the winning bidder. Also, I reserve the right to end the auction early as its for sale locally also. Checkout my feedback guys as its well over 500 and all positive. That tells you that your dealing with an honest ebayer so bid with confidence, I tell it like it is. You don't get great feedback like that if you lie and cheat people. Thanks for reading my novel and good luck should you decide to bid on this great 1978 Pontiac Firebird. REMEMBER THIS IS A 3 DAY AUCTION ONLY!!!! Delivery may be possible depending on your location.
On Oct-18-13 at 07:53:02 PDT, seller added the following information: UPDATE on the Firebird 10/18/13. Got the car running today, engine sounds good but will need a tune up im sure. It starts up and idles fine with no noise. The trans went into drive but not reverse, was told maybe a valve sticking since it sit so long and a fluid and filter change with some type of additive may cure it. I was told the trans worked fine when parked. You be the judge, just want to be honest about the whole deal so theres no questions when the bidding is over. My feedback is 100% positive and want to keep it that way so if you have questions please ask before bidding. Thanks!! |
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