1974

9,422 Original Miles: 1974 Pontiac Firebird

Pontiac produced 4 models of the 2nd generation Firebird that included the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula and Trans Am. Most of our articles are about the Formula or Trans Am but today we are looking at a 1974 Firebird… more»

1 of 58 Produced: 1974 Pontiac Formula SD-455

There are few cars that bring the respect of the car enthusiast world as the 1973-1974 Pontiac Super Duty 455 (SD-455) Firebirds. The SD-455 engine was legendary and as only produced in the Pontiac Trans Am and Pontiac Formula… more»

4 Speed Custom: 1974 Pontiac GTO

The last Pontiac powered GTO was built in 1974. It was built on the Ventura/Nova body and was powered by a Pontiac 350 cubic inch engine. This example is a 4 speed in very nice condition. It was purchased… more»

Dual Scoops: 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

I have always been a fan of yellow cars and drove a 1979 yellow Trans Am in high school. This Sunstorm Yellow 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is located in Seattle, Washington. The seller is asking $18,000 for the… more»

Last Call: 1974 Pontiac GTO

The seller of this 1974 Pontiac GTO must not want to sell this car very much because there are no full size pictures of the car in the ad. It’s as if he or she snapped some pictures with… more»

Sunstorm Yellow: 1974 Pontiac Formula 400

This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 looks pretty solid but with only 4 pictures in the ad here on Craigslist, it is hard to tell. There are no pictures of the engine compartment or interior. The seller is asking… more»

Fresh Resto: 1974 Pontiac SD-455 Trans Am

It is pretty amazing to think back and see oil prices and insurance rates skyrocketing in the early 1970’s and yet, Pontiac provided enthusiasts with an optional engine in the Trans Am that could run the quarter mile in… more»

One Owner, 455-Powered: 1974 Pontiac LeMans

For car enthusiasts that like well-maintained, highly original, one-owner cars from the 70’s, I’ve got some good news and some bad news with this one. The good news is that this clean 1974 Pontiac LeMans with the GT package… more»

31K Mile Christmas Miracle? 1974 Dodge Challenger R/T

As we roll into the end of December, we are constantly reminded that Santa Claus will soon be here.  While we wait for the arrival of Kris Kringle and his sleigh pulled by nine reindeer (Rudolph included), it is… more»

Toyota Power, Lotus Design: 1974 Super Seven

Owning a road-going Lotus can be described as an ethereal handling experience with a gravy ladle full of aggravation poured on top of it.  The cars are beautiful, the handling is sublime, and the build quality is often as… more»

Always Stored Inside: 1974 Jensen-Healey

If you take a bird’s eye view of the automotive marketplace post-WWII, you notice some interesting patterns.  One of the most fascinating is the rise and fall of the British sports car.  These fun-to-drive convertibles arrived on these shores… more»

Original Paint? 1974 International Scout II Traveltop 4×4

This 1974 International Harvester Scout II is shiny. The seller states that the SUV still wears its original paint and is powered by an inline 6 cylinder engine. The Scout II is listed for sale here on eBay and… more»

Tarp Life is No Life: 1974 Lotus Europa

Lotus Europas have a reputation for being rather fragile.  Part of that is due to Colin Chapman’s never-ending desire to make his cars as light as possible.  Another part of that is Chapman’s perchance for being parsimonious.  When you… more»

Forty Years Hidden: 1974 Lotus Elite

Colin Chapman, the founder of Lotus Cars, was an interesting fellow.  Obsessed with racing, Chapman’s creations won races in everything from amateur hill climbs to Formula One.  His design principle was simple: the lighter the better.   Sometimes too light… more»

Too Small? 1974 MG Midget

To be honest, we are fairly spoiled as consumers.  We live in a time where choices are plenty and everything is bigger.  At least for now.  Take for example automobiles.  Lengths, widths, and curb weights average out to be… more»

4 Speed Super Duty: 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455

There is just one day left on the auction of this 1974 Pontiac Trans Am SD-455. The car is listed here on eBay and is located in Mesa, Arizona. It is being sold by a dealer and is reported… more»

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