Discontinued in 2002, the Firebird is considered old news by some people and a sought-after classic car by individuals in the know. The Trans Am SD-455 we’ll talk about today is the very definition of collectible thanks to single ownership and fewer than 17,000 miles (27,360 kilometers).
Delivered to the original owner in October 1973 by Cordes Pontiac of Cedar Falls in Iowa, the fixed-head coupe is finished in Buccaneer Red over a red-and-black interior. Trans Am decals, the Screaming Chicken on the hood, and Rally II wheels are also featured, along with 15-inch Uniroyal rubber shoes, bucket seats wrapped in vinyl, air conditioning, and a Delco radio.
According to the online listing on Bring a Trailer, “the front bumper cover and right front fender were replaced several years ago.” The headliner, surround sills, and parcel shelf aren’t original either, but the big-block V8 is a numbers-matching engine. When it was new, the super-duty LS2 with 7.5 liters of displacement was good for 290 HP and 395 pound-feet (536 Nm).
In addition to the rebuilt carburetor, the ignition has been tuned, the exhaust system repaired, and fuel system fixed to ensure the car’s roadworthiness. The 455-cu.in. behemoth is backed up by a three-speed automatic transmission with 3.42:1 gears for the limited-slip differential.
Sold new for $5,995.75 or $36,330 in today’s money, the Trans Am is offered with the window sticker, original sales contract, pre-delivery inspection paperwork, and various manufacturer’s literature. Service records from 1994 to 2003 and a clean Iowa title need to be mentioned as well.
A period-style rearview mirror is included in the sale because the original rearview mirror is cracked. As to what needs to be immediately fixed on the old-school muscle car, the list kicks off with the front parking lights. The air conditioning, clock, and fuel gauge aren’t operative either.
With seven days of bidding left, this bite-the-back-of-your-hand beautiful Firebird Trans Am SD-455 is going for $48,000 at the time of reporting.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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