Vehicle Description
Not many classic muscle cars have come through the decades nearly
as well as this 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. This '70s icon is
looking good and running strong - it's ready to drive and packs
serious power under its signature hood in the form of its recently
rebuilt, enhanced original powerplant to go along with its
undeniable curb appeal. It also holds a unique place in automotive
history, as it's widely recognized as the last true muscle car
offered to the public before the entire segment would become
extinct in the face of rising gas prices.
The Trans Ams of this era were among the most admired and instantly
recognizable cars on the road. Building on the success of the first
generation that debuted in the late '60s, Pontiac held true to
their "We Build Excitement" motto and created a lower-slung more
aerodynamic look for their second go-round. As a '74, this Trans Am
benefitted from some refinements made to the design over the
previous few years - its more angled "shovel nose" front and
slotted tail lights being just a couple of the styling cues. This
specimen is clad in white paint that presents well - take a lap
around the car and you won't find any major blemishes. The dominant
Firebird decals gracing the hoods of the early to mid-'70s
Firebirds were always a focal point and the one here is looking
strong, still showing plenty of detail and sharp edges against its
white backdrop, and the bold "Trans Am" lettering on the rear
spoiler is also looking sharp.
A recently refurbished red vinyl interior sits just inside the
doors and it's a definite strong point. The front buckets and rear
bench seat sport new seat covers and, if anything, look a little
more plush and well-padded than when they first left the factory
decades ago as they loom above the expanse of spotless red
carpeting. This upholstery job was very well done. The center
console sitting between the buckets and the quarter trim bracketing
the rear seating also have a fresh, new look to them. Just in front
of the padded steering wheel, the instrument cluster features a
textured silver surface, with the original gauges still sitting
easily readable inside. The dash area in its entirety looks good -
there are no tears in the dash pad and the vents sitting on either
side stand ready to circulate air inside the cabin. This classic
Pontiac is plumbed for air conditioning and a compressor is in
place under the hood that, with some focused attention, will have
this feature back online. The trunk area in back is in very clean
shape, with its floor lined with clean carpeting and a new rubber
seal sitting under the deck lid.
By the time this '74 rolled out, increasingly strict emission
standards may have been tightening their grip on performance, but
with the recent attention the original engine has received, there's
plenty of power on hand now. The numbers-matching powerplant has
been bored out an additional 71 cubic inches from the 400 it
started with and features a 4-barrel carb on top. It sits in an
impressively clean engine compartment with its chrome valve covers
and distinctive air cleaner, surrounded by fresh hoses and neatly
routed wiring, and it teams with a 3-speed automatic transmission
and posi-traction rear end to make up a very road-ready drivetrain.
Power steering makes navigating this head-turner a breeze and power
brakes offer plenty of stopping ability as it prowls the boulevard
on its 17" special edition Trans Am wheels outfitted with Uniroyal
tires.
This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am represents the last of a
storied era and greets the present looking and running great. Call
today!