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1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula

1 Owner Vehicle  | Original Interior  | New Exhaust

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Firebird
VIN:
2U87L8L133665
Lot Number:
23034080
Odometer:
101,000
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.7L V8
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RWD
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Exterior Color:
Black/Gold
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Black
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Vehicle Location:
Valparaiso
Indiana
  • 1978 MY Pontiac Firebird Formula
  • Current owner reports all original interior
  • Current owner reports new exhaust
  • Current owner reports new shocks
  • Current owner reports new gaskets
  • Current owner reports new oil pan
  • Current owner reports new alternator
  • Current owner reports new tires
  • Current owner reports recent oil change
  • Current owner reports new heater core
  • Current owner reports new hoses
  • Current owner reports new upper and lower radiator hoses
  • Current owner reports new alternator
  • Current owner reports new plugs
  • Current owner reports new cap
  • Current owner reports new rotor
  • Current owner reports new filters
  • Current owner reports new rear main seal
  • Current owner reports new pipes
  • Current owner reports new catalytic converter
  • Current owner reports new muffler
  • Current owner reports new fuel pump
  • Current owner reports new battery
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Background Story of this 1978 Pontiac Firebird

Overview of 1978 Pontiac Firebird For Sale by Owner

The Chevy Camaro wasn't GM's only shot at the Mustang in 1967. No, the General wanted to fire a double shot, with the second slug being the Pontiac Firebird. The Firebird and the Camaro were closely related, sharing a platform and many components, but they had distinctly different exterior styling. The same trend continued for the second generation, which ran between 1970 and 1981. What we've got here is a nice 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula with 101,000 miles on the odometer; that's a great way to live out your Seventies muscle car fantasies.

Exterior and Interior

Sporting a stunning black and gold color scheme, this 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula appears in wonderful condition for its age. We are told that its Goodyear Eagle ST tires are reportedly new. Just take a few moments to absorb the details, such as the gold stripes with Formula decals down the sides of the doors, the gold hood vent garnishes, the Firebird and Formula badging, the quad headlamps, and the lovely period wheels. Once that's done, it's time to open a frameless door and enter an equally pristine cabin that's reportedly all-original. The aforesaid cabin is a four-seat affair in black, with four seats and plenty of character. Curiously, there's no tachometer on this Firebird, replaced by a clock. A plaque on the instrument cluster informs us that the car sports Radial Tuned Suspension. Looking further, you'll find air conditioning and a Delco push-button radio with a tape player. Another interesting curio is the presence of a car phone that was likely installed later in this car's life since you didn't have car phones in 1978, certainly not on a Firebird. There's also a cigarette lighter, which is better used as a 12v power port nowadays since it would be sacrilegious to smoke in the pristine cabin of such a car.

Engine

This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula sports a 350ci (5.7L) V8 that was said to put out 170hp when new. On this particular car, it's sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic gearbox. The current seller says that the car has received a new exhaust, shocks, gaskets, oil pan, and alternator, plus a recent oil change.

1978 MY Pontiac Firebird Formula Current owner reports all original interior Current owner reports new exhaust Current owner reports new shocks Current owner reports new gaskets Current owner reports new oil pan Current owner reports new alternator Current owner reports new tires Current owner reports recent oil change

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1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Tojan

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$34,999
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Now here’s a custom third-generation Trans Am that isn’t modeled after the most famous of them all; KITT. If you want a third-gen F-body pony car from Pontiac with some limited-edition chops, this 1986 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Tojan by Knudsen is your car. It’s one of just a hundred and fifty examples made by Knudsen Automotive, and comes with Tojan brochures plus original dealer paperwork to back up its authenticity status. With just under 64,000 miles on the clock, this rather interesting car is up for grabs in Cincinnati, Ohio, and we’d suggest that you act fast because being just 1 of 150 means its rarer than many supercars!

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2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM Convertible Collector's Edition

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$29,999
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What makes a car collectible? Rarity is most definitely not the key factor that determines collectibility; the car also needs to have appeal. While most collector cars grace polished floors with no miles clocked, one needs to understand that, after all, they are machines that require mobility and deliver smiles per gallon to their custodians. Present today is a collectible classic that is also a treat to drive and takes shape with this 2002 Pontiac Firebird Collector's Edition. With just over 2,000 examples made, this is all-American muscle you don't often see grace the interwebs and can be yours today.

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2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula

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$34,500
SOLD

By 2001, the fourth-generation F-body platform was nearing the end of its production run, and cars like this represented the final chapter of Pontiac’s classic rear-wheel-drive muscle era. This 2001 Pontiac Firebird Formula Coupe comes equipped with the desirable WS6 Ram Air Performance & Handling Package and shows under 13,000 miles, placing it in exceptionally preserved territory for a 25-year-old performance car. With its aggressive Trans Am appearance conversion, functional Ram Air hood, and legendary LS1 powerplant, this example delivers the raw, analog driving experience enthusiasts crave—without modern electronic interference. Low-mileage LS1 cars are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition, making this one particularly appealing to collectors and drivers alike.

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1967 Pontiac LeMans GTO Convertible

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PENDING SALE
$67,996

If you want a Sixties GTO but can’t quite stretch to the prices that pristine examples fetch, this black 1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible GTO Tribute is a viable contender to consider. It’s available in Greenacres, Florida, with a 400ci V8 under the hood and a TH400 3-speed autobox for ease of driving. With less than 23,000 miles on the clock, this baby also rocks an aftermarket exhaust, the famous His & Hers shifter, and some aftermarket upgrades too. It’s a cool car to cruise around in, but bury the throttle pedal and it can really take off, with the accompanying V8 rumble making everyone within earshot tingle in excitement.

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1957 Pontiac Star Chief Safari Wagon Restomod

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$84,999

Pontiac’s Star Chief was a full-size offering available between 1947 and 1966, across six generations. It represented the top trim level for the Chieftain model, and as such, sat at the upper echelons of Pontiac’s hierarchy. Today’s 1957 Pontiac Star Chief Custom Safary 2-Door Wagon Restomod is a bit different, though. It’s a restomod with some neat upgrades and makes for a fine classic daily driver. With over 120,000 miles on the clock, this car has been around quite a bit, but it’s not tired at all. Rather, this Riverside-based Pontiac is ready for even more action if you please. It’s got a 347ci V8 with FiTech Go Tri-Power electronic fuel injection, an aftermarket audio system and even air conditioning!

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1946 Pontiac Streamliner

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PENDING SALE
$19,999

Aptly named, just look at this fine maroon 1946 Pontiac Streamliner Sedan from Manorville, New York! It’s not hard to see why Pontiac named it the Streamliner, especially with those swooping, aero-inspired rear design aspects. Introduced in 1942, the Streamliner was aimed at offering dependable motoring in the full-size segment, for the emerging middle class. Pontiac were getting ready for the end of World War II and the resultant economic uptick, and they jumped on the bandwagon quite early. Hence, the car sold quite well, but few survived as you’d expect from something that’s eighty years old. This 108,000-mile example is thus a great vintage car to add to your collection, or start a collection with. It’s got a tan interior, a 239ci straight six and a 3-speed manual box to get things moving.

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu

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PENDING SALE
$41,400

Tired of today’s appliances on wheels? May we offer this Garnet Red 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu for your well-being and overall enrichment of quality of life? It’s a stalwart American classic from the famous Chevy Chevelle family, and comes with just 8,000 miles on the clock after some refreshment work. With its nice black interior and Pioneer head unit upgrade, it’s a lovely car to drive regularly but the real fun factor lies beneath the hood, ready for a flex of your right foot. Yes, there’s a good American V8 down there, displacing all of 454 cubic inches and endowed with some nice goodies to help it make more than the reportedly approximately 400 horsepower that factory examples came with. If you’re tempted, this car is up for grabs in Lubbock.

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1970 Plymouth Road Runner

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PENDING SALE
$96,500

Collaborations can truly be a lovely thing when done right, and Plymouth did exactly that with its iconic Roadrunner back in the 60s. What was a reported payment of $50,000 for name rights and a further $10,000 to develop the iconic “beep beep” horn is now a cult classic in the muscle car collectors' circle. Present today is your chance to own a true American icon that takes shape with this 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner. Hailing from Saint Mary’s, Ohio and with just 34,793 miles on its clock, this quirky classic can be yours to “beep beep” your way into the weekend.

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1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan

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PENDING SALE
$44,999

Ever wondered what families drove in the Fifties? This green and cream 1957 Chevrolet 210 2-Door Sedan is one such possibility. The Chevy 210 range was introduced in 1953 and ran for four years until the Biscayne took over. It was targeted at the middle class buyer, and positioned as a midrange car, with some luxury appointments as well as economical features. Today’s example comes to you from Hillsboro, Ohio, with around 73,000 miles on the clock. It’s got a rebuilt 235ci straight six, a repainted exterior and a reupholstered interior in matching green and cream two-tone. Now, it makes for a fine classic car to own and drive every now and then. The current owner says that this baby has got under 3,000 miles on it since restoration.

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