This 1981 Pontiac Firebird is a tribute to the Trans Am, but it
takes the appeal further than any factory car of that year. First
of all, the big 455 cubic-inch V8 was long gone from the lineup
when this car was built. But this was restored to bring that level
of serious power to the later and sleeker 2nd gen Firebird.
According to the VIN, this started out life as a Formula model,
which is far rarer than a factory Trans Am. And when they upgraded
it to T/A duty, the classic Cameo White with blue graphics pays
tribute to the original Trans Am. Plus, all that blue on the
outside is a nice preview of the updated blue interior. It all
makes for quite a thoughtful total package. So take some extra time
looking this one over because there is truly an awesome sense of
power and style that was done with added care.
HIGHLIGHTS
*High gloss respray of factory-correct Cameo White
*Clean look to the classic Trans Am hood bird in blue
*Trans Am graphics use a 1969-style font
*Clean look to the iconic "snowflake" 15-inch alloys wheels
*Well-restored body panels
*Full T/A upgrade with chin splitter, flared fenders, and 3-piece
rear spoiler
*Interior refreshed with newer carpet and seat covers
*AM/FM/CD stereo
*Classic T/A sports steering wheel
*Sporty round gauges in a machine-turned panel
*Upgraded engine temp readout
*455 cubic-inch V8 - largest factory Pontiac motor ever
*Edelbrock intake and AVS2 four-barrel carburetor
*Long tube headers feeding the dual exhaust
*TH400 three-speed automatic transmission
*Thick sway bars front and rear
*Power steering
*Power brakes with front discs
This is a really cool car that loves to respect its history in the
best ways. It's the last year of the second-gen cars, but since the
455 was a factory option for the first few years, this is a nice
reminder that it still fits in the later ones. And Cameo White with
blue decals reminds us of the first Pontiac T/A they ever offered -
especially because they used the old Trans Am font when they
updated the graphics. So this T/A is specially customized for big
power and added style, which means it's the car you want to both
drive and show off everywhere you arrive. If that sounds like the
ideal package to you then you know this needs to be in your garage,
call today!
Vehicle Details
1981 Pontiac Firebird
Listing ID:CC-1754990
Price:$29,995
Location:Lavergne, Tennessee
Year:1981
Make:Pontiac
Model:Firebird
Exterior Color:Cameo White
Interior Color:Blue
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:44879
Stock Number:3957-NSH
VIN:1G2AV87W4BL103815
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