11/25/2023 0 Comments 1970 pontiac thunderbird![]() ![]() The Firebird looks better on the trailer, hooked up and ready to see daylight for the first time in years. Based on the photos, I’m guessing he’s assuming it’s fairly self-explanatory. The rear fenders are effectively destroyed by rust, as seen in the pictures, and the seller simply says the body is rusty and doesn’t go any further. ![]() Whatever the cause of the Firebird’s retirement, time hasn’t been kind to it. The fact that this was a factory Ram Air car didn’t deter the owner from his plans to raid the Firebird, unless the 400 expired one day and he had big plans to drop a better engine in when time and money allowed. The Firebird has clearly been sitting for years, and if I was a betting man, it was likely parked in the barn after the drivetrain was yanked for whatever reason. Find it here on eBay where there’s one bid to $2,500 and no reserve. The engine and transmission are gone but the factory air cleaner and Ram Air hood are accounted for. This Firebird Formula is a factory Ram Air car that originally came with a 400 V8 and automatic transmission. Just seeing a vehicle no one has laid eyes on in decades for the first time is a pretty great feeling, even if five minutes later you realize there’s no way in heck you’re taking it on. These discoveries, no matter how deflating they may be once you drag it out of the barn, are wonderful moments as a car enthusiast. ![]() While bidding ends in just a few hours for this awesome (and rusty) 1970 Pontiac Firebird Formula, it’s too good not to share. ![]()
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