1979 PONITAC FIREBIRD ESPIRIT - OLD SCHOOL HOT ROD

Price: US $6,950.00 Item location: Dandridge, Tennessee, United States
Description:

1979 Pontiac Firebird HOT ROD 400

One of the most iconic and popular classics over time has been the second generation Pontiac Firebird. Ever since Burt Reynolds and Smokey and the Bandit, a love affair has developed between enthusiasts and the Firebirds and Trans Ams.

The problem with most of these is that they are either butchered up, run into the ground, or rusted out hulks.

Here is an honest example of a Firebird built as an old school hot rod. It runs and drives well. Original clean Tennessee car. It's obviously not show quality, but it is a solid driver quality Hot Rod. You can use this car as a daily driver. There are examples for sale on the internet with undercarriages needing frame rail replacement in this price range. This is a purpose built dependable driver that has plenty or power and is fun to drive. If you want to do more work and put your personal touches on the car, you can do that. Or just drive and enjoy it as it is. It was built to drive and cruise.

Good, straight body finished off in Hot Rod primer. Red body stripe. Dual sport mirrors. Rear spoiler. All trim is present and in good shape. Glass is in good condition, except front windshield has a crack.. Four inch fiberglass cowl hood with hinges. Rally II wheels with radial tires. Front nose is in good shape.

In the engine bay is a 1967 400 Cu. In. from a Grand Prix. Two barrel carburetor. Cast iron intake and heads. Stock exhaust manifolds. Old school manual steering. If you want it back to power steering, just add the pump and hoses. Turbo automatic transmission. Ten bolt rear differential.

Red vinyl interior. Rear seat in good shape. Two bucket seats have seat covers. Need to be redone. Dash has some cracks. Has a pad on it. Console with Hurst shifter. Full set of seat belts. Three spoke sport wheel. Sun Pro oil pressure, volts, water temperature gauges mounted on the console. Not Hooked up. Rally dash. AM/FM radio.

Sub frame and rails are solid. Suspension is solid. Minor issues in front floor pans.

This is an opportunity to own a cool looking, good running Firebird at an entry level price.


We specialize in the unique and rare collector vehicles at very affordable prices.

Financing is available to qualified buyers at JJ Best Banc.

Contact them at 800 872 1965 for more information.

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Vehicle Details:
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Pontiac
  • Model: Firebird
  • SubModel: ESPIRIT
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: HOT ROD 400
  • Year: 1979
  • Mileage: 33643
  • VIN: 2T87Y9N146222
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: 400
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Red
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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