Wearing shiny wheels and tires, this 1970 Pontiac Firebird in Lakeland, Florida seeks a new owner here on eBay where at least 22 bids have set the market value above $4500. A prior owner apparently added some later-than-’70 Trans Am parts. To my eye, any pre-bumper Firebird looks cool enough to avoid the indignity of being falsely changed into a Trans Am.
The VIN decoder at transamworld.com confirms the seller’s description of a 1970 V8 Firebird (not a Trans Am). The listing calls it “95% completed.” If what’s left is 5%, I’d estimate at least 10,000 hours of labor has gone into this car already. This might be a real bargain!
While the listing describes these as leather seats, I’m skeptical that cows perished in their manufacture. The console looks like a weekend project when compared to stock, but it looks functional. The seller described the rust situation as “Requires metal work to rear quarters. The rest of the car is strong.”
While the seller touts this Firebird’s “Big V8,” Pontiac engine blocks are physically very similar across various displacements. Perhaps one of our resident experts can comment below on the probable displacement. Many cars saw their horsepower ratings peak in 1970, but this is *not* an original original engine. However it “runs strong.” If not, adding power to a Pontiac V8 is only a swipe of the credit card away. No one will buy this car for its investment potential, but an early second-generation Firebird would make a fun driver, or a decent foundation for a Pro-Touring-style car to rival your neighbor’s 2019 Camaro. What would you offer for this example of Pontiac’s pony car?
I have a 73 mustang that i would consider trading straight across
10k hours? when talking this vintage poncho v8s big mins displacement not external dimensions.
What would i offer ? Another buyer not me!! Thx no thx. Sell the ta parts and keep it original – it was a classy nice sporty car before it got ruined… The fact is if he kept it stock it would be in the upper $$ bracket of collectibles and cool cars before emissions -j
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Pontiac-Trans-Am-/183702525900
1974. At 5k reserve not met
Project bit cheap $$ if you do it yourself. Im sure there is better but i need to leave for work ! J-
The noobs commenting on here obviously don’t know what this is. 1970 was a one off car and very rare. Poncho guys understand and will pony up for this car.
My ’70 T/A had A-arms from the ’69 T/A parts bin…a very early ’70 model indeed, which were officially released on February 26th, 1970….hence the “70 1/2” designation!
10,000 hours, what a load of bollocks!!
Anyway, sold for USD$5,600!
@ OIL SLICK & Robert Sabatini; As I recall G.M. was having some labour troubles during the late part of the 69 model year, along with a much longer strike in the fall of 1970. As I recall(and I well may wrong), some models ran “long” in 69 and/or 70, while others got cut short. I seem to recall early introductions/production of the 71s so that the dealers had vehicles in stock. The strike in the fall of 70 delayed and I believe it left G.M. with a short 1971 model year. Perhaps other readers here could shine more light on this time period. Speaking of vehicle production, an uncle of mine said he had got one of the last Chevy C-60s of the 63 model year. Came in many different colours, fenders, hood, doors, running boards and etc. Lastly, and this is just scuttle butt/rumor. V.W. replacement body panels in the 1950-60s would never quite fit right, as the panels did not meet “spec” for assembly line use. The thinking was: “The car got hit, it is all bent any way, let em figger it out in the body shop” Sorry to ramble and rant but it is half past cocktail o”clock!