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1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula With 403 Ci Engine on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:35265 Color: Black /
 Red
Location:

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Advertising:
Engine:403
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2U87W9N175078 Year: 1979
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Pontiac
Interior Color: Red
Model: Firebird
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Formula
Warranty: None
Drive Type: Automatic
Mileage: 35,265
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is an automotive icon:  a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Most of the '79 Firebirds had a modestly powered 301 or 305 engine. Some had the more robust 350. A few had as a factory option the Olds 403. This is one of those

cars. This is the same drive train as the best Trans Ams ' without the screaming chicken!  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 did all winter. 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 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. Happy bidding!

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GM Recalling Another 2.7 Million Vehicles In Five Separate Campaigns

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