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1980 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe 2-door Trans Am Low Miles No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:1980 Mileage:61413
Location:

El Paso, Texas, United States

El Paso, Texas, United States
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this firebird is not a show car just yet, it needs some work to make it perfect but still a great daily driver on good condition for its age. this car has been my daily driver but i no longer have enough money to keep her. the engine is an Oldsmobile v6 with a 4 barrel carb,  i don't know if its the original engine, ( some Pontiacs at this time had Oldsmobile engines originally ) it runs good and starts every time, it doesent do terible on gas considering the year it was made, still very torquey for a v6. the th 350 automatic transmission shifts perfectly. currently has only 61,413k miles, the TX registration is good until 6/14. 2nd owner since purchased new in California, Ive put more than $2,000 in her since purchased,
Pros:
- new alternator in 2012
- new fuel pump in 2013
- new u joints in 2012
- re-pained dark blue in 2011
- new turn signal relay 2013
- new upholstery in 2013
- new carpet in 2012
- replaced tires in 2013, they still have lots of tread
- custom sunroof with removable glass
- rebuilt transmission in 2013
- front brake rotors re-surfaced in 2014
- new battery in 2014
- pioneer radio with cd, usb, aux interface
- full tune up in 2012 ( new spark plugs, wires, timing, belts, thermostat, carburetor rebuilt )
- AC works ( not perfect ) has been recharged/ retrofitted to R-134a
- exhaust from a 400 firebird put in 2013 ( sounds awesome )
- trans am firebird fender scoops
- radiator and gas tank cleaned out in 2012
- all fluids replaced ( antifreeze, motor oil, trans. fluid, power steering, brake fluid, gear oil in rear end )

Cons:
- reverse lights don't work
- cruise control dosent work
- paint has small chips throughout that have been touched up
- currently has no headliner or dome lamp
- front nose has some minor damage ( shown in pictures )
- side door windows and driver side sunroof don't seal properly and leak water at the car wash
- engine shakes at about 1500 rpm's but is smooth at any other rpm range, i believe the carburetor just needs adjustment/ tuning but i don't know as i haven't looked into it yet.

overall this is a great car with lots of potential and i would love to keep her if i could. i reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

Vin # information : 1980 pontiac base firebird, sport coupe, 3.8L 231 cu. in., Van Nuys CA, Paint code - WA7116 ( bright blue ) 


On Mar-26-14 at 17:06:38 PDT, seller added the following information:

 this firebird is not a show car just yet, it needs some work to make it perfect but still a great daily driver on good condition for its age. this car has been my daily driver but i no longer have enough money to keep her. the engine ive found out thanks to a fellow ebayer, is what i belive to be the original buick 231 v6 with a replaced 4 barrel carb instead of a two barrel. it runs good and starts every time, it doesent do terible on gas considering the year it was made, still torquey for a v6. the th 350 automatic transmission shifts perfectly. currently has only 61,413k miles, the TX registration is good until 6/14. 2nd owner since purchased new in California, Ive put more than $2,000 in her since purchased,
Pros:
- new alternator in 2012
- new fuel pump in 2013
- new u joints in 2012
- re-pained dark blue in 2011
- new turn signal relay 2013
- new upholstery in 2013
- new carpet in 2012
- replaced tires in 2013, they still have lots of tread
- custom sunroof with removable glass
- rebuilt transmission in 2013
- front brake rotors re-surfaced in 2014
- new battery in 2014
- pioneer radio with cd, usb, aux interface
- full tune up in 2012 ( new spark plugs, wires, timing, belts, thermostat, carburetor rebuilt )
- AC works ( not perfect ) has been recharged/ retrofitted to R-134a
- exhaust from a 400 firebird put in 2013 ( sounds awesome )
- trans am firebird fender scoops
- radiator and gas tank cleaned out in 2012
- all fluids replaced ( antifreeze, motor oil, trans. fluid, power steering, brake fluid, gear oil in rear end )

Cons:
- there is a dent on the passenger fender just above the wheel well
- reverse lights don't work
- cruise control dosent work
- paint has small chips throughout that have been touched up
- currently has no headliner or dome lamp
- front nose has some minor damage ( shown in pictures )
- side door windows and driver side sunroof don't seal properly and leak water at the car wash
- engine shakes at about 1500 rpm's but is smooth at any other rpm range, i believe the carburetor just needs adjustment/ tuning but i don't know as i haven't looked into it yet.

overall this is a great car with lots of potential and i would love to keep her if i could. i reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

Vin # information : 1980 pontiac base firebird, sport coupe, 3.8L 231 cu. in., Van Nuys CA, Paint code - WA7116 ( bright blue ) 

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