Find of the Day: Subdued colors on this 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am belie a well-preserved example of the Eighties pony car
02/05/2021
While I'm certainly intrigued by the notion of a French collector of Eighties American cars like this 1984 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for sale on Hemmings.comĀ - especially a collector who appears to have sought out such a car from the States, as indicated by the original dealership in the Chicago-area and later Stateside inspection sticker - the focus here is the car, in all its T-top, stripe fade, hood bird, gray cloth seat, turbine wheel, asymmetric hood glory. Even without a loud paint color, the 'Bird still manages to be eye-catching. Will it come back across the Atlantic, or will it find another European to appreciate it?Ā From the seller's description:
only 68,000 miles (110,000 km) completely overhauled, unrestored but without any fees to be expected (ultra recent virgin MOT) in real collectors condition that you will probably not find easily. The vehicle is French, with a French registration
This is a real Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the T top (roof with two parts in treated glass which can be removed easily and quickly and then stored in the trunk). It is powered by the 5.0-liter V8 with 4-barrel carburettor coupled to a 3-speed + overdrive automatic gearbox. The engine power was officially 150 horsepower but the feeling is closer to 180 horsepower because this engine is also very torquey and the vehicle is not very heavy and very well profiled (the firebird of this generation was the most aerodynamic in the world from 1982 to 1989)
Consumption is not very important but if you read this ad and are interested you probably have very little interest in the matter, as this vehicle will probably not be your daily vehicleā¦
Exterior condition: The original paintwork is still very nice, not a dent, no scratches. The rims are in very good condition too.
Interior condition: Seats, carpet, door, leather steering wheel and dashboard are in extremely rare condition, close to new ... The headliner (of the T Top) is new, redone a month ago.
Engine and transmission condition: Again, absolutely nothing to predict, the engine is very pleasant and very reliable, it works perfectly like the automatic gearbox. Engine, gearbox, transmission , spark plugs, filters, etcā¦ oil change. Everything has been done very recently. Not a leak ...
Braking: nothing to report and very effective contrary to what one might think of an American from those years.
Suspension: nothing to report, good comfort and very good handling contrary to what you might think. Chassis condition: extremely clean, no rust.
Comfort: the air conditioning has also been completely revised, the compressor, the hoses, the desiccant bottle and the air conditioning condenser are 100% new! Air conditioning converted to R134 and air conditioning recharged. I also installed a modern Pioneer car radio with hands-free telephone kit, CD player, USB socket, aux, Bluetooth etc ...
Additional accessories: the vehicle is fitted with a new custom-made stainless steel 304 exhaust system in respecting coast and original design. The sound is a bit nicer, that's all. In short, it is a superb vehicle in a rare condition and configuration (probably the most beautiful color), super pleasant to drive, to look at (timeless line), reliable, simple and inexpensive to maintain ... Both a coupe but also a convertible with 4 real seats. PS: I also have in my possession (not fitted to the vehicle) the famous PMD front seats and rear seats. Connoisseurs of this vehicle will know what I am talking about and know the rarity and the price in the used market for these seats)
1984 Pontiac Firebird
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