Photo: eBay seller katesauto2013
The 1971 model year witnessed one big debut under the hood of the Firebird lineup. To deal with the new internal compression policy, Pontiac increased the 400 engine to a 455, getting a massive engine that fitted the Trans Am like a glove.
The 455 HO joined the series, which still included Chevrolet's straight-six unit as standard for the Firebird and a 350 two-barrel unit as optional (standard on the Esprit). The Formula could also be had with a four-barrel 440 unit.
Pontiac produced over 53,000 Firebirds for this model year, and the base configuration accounted for 23,000 units. The Esprit was the runner-up with 20,185 units, while the Formula and the Trans Am were much rarer, with only 7,802 and 2,116 units, respectively.
The Firebird in these photos spent the last decade in a barn, with the owner claiming they have no option but to sell the vehicle because they are moving. They no longer have room for a Firebird project, so the car must find a new home urgently.
The Firebird looks solid, and most parts are still in place. I would've expected the metal to be worse, but despite the obvious issues, there's not much to discover on this Firebird. You should put the car on a lift to inspect the undersides, but a photo revealing the interior indicates that the floors are still solid under the carpet. It's unclear if the 1971 Firebird has ever received any floorwork and patches or if the vehicle still flexes the original panels installed by Pontiac.
The interior is dirty but is mostly complete, with the seats still in good shape. The door panels are also there, and the dash doesn't seem cut.
The engine in charge of propelling the Firebird is a 350, but we know nothing about it. eBay seller katesauto2013 didn't share more specifics, so it's impossible to tell if the V8 still starts and runs. Considering it spent the last decade in storage, it's safe to assume the engine doesn't start, but I don't expect it to be seized. Find a good mechanic and bring them to Livonia, Michigan, for a thorough inspection to get a clear picture of what happens under the hood.
The Firebird has unsurprisingly received much attention on eBay. The owner posted the car online earlier this week for a no-reserve auction, with 20 people already joining the digital fight. The top offer today is $3,500, but the selling price will likely increase in the next four days.
The Firebird qualifies as a solid restoration candidate, so the great interest in the car is unsurprising. It'll undoubtedly sell fast, and the buyer will need a trailer to take it home, considering its current shape.
Pontiac produced over 53,000 Firebirds for this model year, and the base configuration accounted for 23,000 units. The Esprit was the runner-up with 20,185 units, while the Formula and the Trans Am were much rarer, with only 7,802 and 2,116 units, respectively.
The Firebird in these photos spent the last decade in a barn, with the owner claiming they have no option but to sell the vehicle because they are moving. They no longer have room for a Firebird project, so the car must find a new home urgently.
The Firebird looks solid, and most parts are still in place. I would've expected the metal to be worse, but despite the obvious issues, there's not much to discover on this Firebird. You should put the car on a lift to inspect the undersides, but a photo revealing the interior indicates that the floors are still solid under the carpet. It's unclear if the 1971 Firebird has ever received any floorwork and patches or if the vehicle still flexes the original panels installed by Pontiac.
The interior is dirty but is mostly complete, with the seats still in good shape. The door panels are also there, and the dash doesn't seem cut.
The engine in charge of propelling the Firebird is a 350, but we know nothing about it. eBay seller katesauto2013 didn't share more specifics, so it's impossible to tell if the V8 still starts and runs. Considering it spent the last decade in storage, it's safe to assume the engine doesn't start, but I don't expect it to be seized. Find a good mechanic and bring them to Livonia, Michigan, for a thorough inspection to get a clear picture of what happens under the hood.
The Firebird has unsurprisingly received much attention on eBay. The owner posted the car online earlier this week for a no-reserve auction, with 20 people already joining the digital fight. The top offer today is $3,500, but the selling price will likely increase in the next four days.
The Firebird qualifies as a solid restoration candidate, so the great interest in the car is unsurprising. It'll undoubtedly sell fast, and the buyer will need a trailer to take it home, considering its current shape.
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