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1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

Sold for $200,000 on 12/21/23comments-icon298Comments
1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

This 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is one of 252 SD-455 examples produced for the model year. It was delivered new to Permian Pontiac of Midland, Texas, in 1973 and remained in-state until being acquired by its current owner in 2013. A subsequent two-year refurbishment completed in 2015 included a rebuild of its 455ci V8 and a body-off repaint in Buccaneer Red. Equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, a limited-slip differential, power steering and front disc brakes, 15″ honeycomb wheels, a shaker hood scoop, and a Rochester four-barrel carburetor along with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, tilt steering, a rear window defroster, a front center console, and an ASC electric sunroof. This Super Duty Trans Am is now offered on dealer consignment with a copy of the dealer invoice, refurbishment photos, and a clean Michigan title in the owner’s name.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

The car was refinished in Buccaneer Red during the refurbishment and features Trans Am decals on the hood, fenders, and decklid. Additional exterior details include an Endura front bumper cover, a shaker hood, front fender vents, dual body-color side mirrors, bright window trim, concealed windshield wipers, three-piece front and rear spoilers, and dual exhaust outlets with chrome tips. The installation of an ASC electric sunroof is said to have been commissioned by the car’s original owner.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

Honeycomb 15″ polycast steel wheels wearing chrome trim rings and arrowhead center caps are mounted with Goodyear Steelguard tires showing 2014 date codes. Steering is power assisted as are the front disc and rear drum brakes.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

The cabin features front bucket and a rear bench seats trimmed in white vinyl with matching door panels and a contrasting black dash pad and carpeting. Appointments include air conditioning, power windows and locks, a front center consoles, a remote-adjustable driver-side mirror, a passenger grab handle, and a push-button Delco AM/FM radio.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

The reconditioned Formula steering wheel is mounted on a tilting column and fronts an engine-turned aluminum dash panel housing a 160-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and voltage. The inset clock does not work. The five-digit odometer shows 19 miles, and true mileage is unknown.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

The Super Duty 455ci V8 breathes through a Rochester Quadrajet carburetor and dual exhaust pipes flowing into a single transverse-mounted muffler with dual outlets.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

The XD-code block stamping corresponds with a 455ci/290hp Super Duty V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission, 180 examples of which were were produced for the 1973 model year. Photos showing additional stampings and castings are presented in the gallery below.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track rear axle.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

A copy of the dealer invoice lists the 455-SD option along with additional factory options and expected initial delivery to Permian Pontiac of Midland, Texas.

1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455

Additional photos from the refurbishment can be viewed in the gallery below.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $200,000 by BigFatRancher
Auction Ended December 21, 2023 at 12:10PM PT
Bids 34
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BaT Essentials

Seller: plasticdr
Location: Lake Angelus, Michigan 48326
Listing Details
  • 18 Miles Shown, TMU
  • Super Duty 455ci V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Chassis: 2V87X3N141197
  • Safe-T-Track Rear Axle
  • Buccaneer Red Paint
  • Safe-T-Track Rear Axle
  • White Vinyl Upholstery
  • Air Conditioning
  • Power Steering
  • Power Front Disc Brakes
  • Power Windows & Locks
  • ASC Electric Sunroof
  • Shaker Hood
  • Front & Rear Spoilers
  • 15" Honeycomb Wheels
  • Quadrajet Carburetor
  • Dealer Invoice Copy
  • Refurbishment Photos
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: $0
Lot #131490