1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Red, Auto, Ac, Custom Interior, Numbers Matching on 2040-cars

This is a basic driver that’s tagged & insured but needs complete restoration.  It was a late build, July 30, 1973 and delivered to Daytona Beach, Florida.  It is buccaneer red with automatic transmission, rally II wheels, radial tuned suspension, tilt steering wheels, air conditioner (compressor not included), AM-FM stereo (not included), power windows, black custom interior with red carpet, and rear console. (not included)  It is PHS documented and numbers matching, including VIN tag, engine block, transmission & firewall, with correct date codes on the heads, rear end, wheels, and body panels.  And, it has the original metal lower front valance.  It is a complete correct car except for the driver’s door, intake manifold, carburetor, and distributor.  The intake/carb is from January 1973.  And, the distributor was replaced with a 1977 HEI unit.  The odometer reads 34,257. (based on my review, I would assume 134,257)

The rear console is a less than 5% option offered from 1971 to 1977.  And, only 2979 firebird/trans am combined were built with black interior and another color carpet. (red, orange, blue)

I’ve owned it since 2008.  The engine was refreshed by the previous owner.  It includes a .030 over bore, performance cam, and ram air exhaust manifolds. (original exhaust manifolds included)  And, I’ve serviced the transmission (filter & vacuum modulator), rebuilt the carburetor, distributor, brakes (including replacing caliper, brake line, & wheel bearings) and new mufflers, battery, and tires. (Exhaust system includes muffler dump only, but, new chrome tips included)

The frame rails and structure are solid. But, it includes a few of the normal rust issues.  The worst issues include the passenger rear floor pan, trunk pan, and both rear quarter panels.  There are also a few small pin holes on various other panels. (minor issues)  The dash pad is also cracked.  Based on what I’ve seen while making this car a basic driver, I think the car was parked twice for an extended period.  I would assume it was wrecked once which included replacing the driver’s door and one repaint. (no other damage is apparent) The shade of red is not correct and doesn’t include TA decals.  And, I assume the engine was rebuilt previously due to the .030 over bore of the cylinders. (I disassembled the top end, including removing the heads to check the basic build)  The honing marks are still visible on the cylinder walls.  And, they include a slight lip at the top.

I’m selling the car because I purchased a 1973 TA from its original owner in January instead of completing the restoration of this car.  I’ve been researching and trying to purchase an original or restored 1973 TA for several years now.  So, I know how hard it is to find a correct car.  And, I know the value.  But, the reserve on this car is very reasonable.  If you want to discuss, I can be reached between 7:00 & 9:00 PM CST @ 918.274.8915