5/11/2023 0 Comments 1979 firebirdThis example is in fantastic shape and is even more attractive thanks to its low mileage. The more restrained look of this Formula, as compared to the outsized Trans Am, is refreshing to my eyes but that’s just a subjective assessment. While 150 HP is hardly the stuff of high-performance legend, this was 1979, and the double whammy of emission control mandates and fuel mileage standards conspired with each other and this was the result. ![]() There is nothing said regarding this Pontiac’s operating prowess but the assumption is, again considering condition and mileage, there are no issues. 1979 firebird (trans am clone) esprit 1979 Pontiac Firebird. The split grille reduced to a gently sloping, contoured urethane nose with four inset. ![]() Hate to see her go but having a baby and transferring jobssoon. The final redesign of the original F-Body Firebird took place in 1979. This Formula does have a true Pontiac 301 CI V8 engine that, according to the shipping document, is a 150 net HP version known as RPO 元7 – it is joined to a Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission. 1979 Pontiac firebird espritBeing offered is avery nice 1979 firebird (trans am clone) with sunroof. Anyway, not to digress as the rest of the environment reflects this car’s low mileage recording.īy 1979, the sun was setting on Pontiac’s venerable V8 engine as both Chevrolet and Oldsmobile units were making inroads as replacements. GM went down this “coloring” path in the early ’70s and I recall many of the complaints that I used to hear from owners in my dealership days. The rest of the interior looks fine except for the way the poorly applied steering wheel’s paint job is peeling off and revealing the underlying black plastic. The aforementioned shipping order has an entry for RPO Z49, Canadian Equipment Modification and perhaps that includes the gauge swap. If you zoom in on the instrument panel you can see that the speedometer is demarcated in kilometers and not miles per hour, attesting to this car’s Canadian residency. Anyway, the exterior looks brilliant! No complaints here and the seller mentions that he has a set of Rally II wheels, refinishing required, that are included in the sale. Considering the low mileage, one would assume lots of storage time and preservation of the finish but there are many other reasons for an exterior redo. Curiously, what looks like code a code 56 Burnished Gold hue, is a respray. The mileage is said to be 11K miles (19K kilometers) and has supposedly been verified by The Guild in Bradford, Ontario but that verification isn’t presented. Thanks to Pat L for this tip!Īccording to the Canadian shipping order, this $5,400 Norwood, Ohio assembled Formula made the trip north on February 5, 1979. ![]() Said to have a Canadian upbringing, this Firebird is now domiciled in Joplin, Missouri and is available, here on craigslist for $16,000. When it comes to second-gen Pontiac Firebirds, the Trans Am sucks all of the air out of the room – they are popular! That being the case, it’s nice to find a more “restrained” Formula model for sale, especially such a low mileage example.
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