Vehicle Description
1 of only 190 built! This is a documented, front to back #s
matching Ram Air lll Formula with a 4-speed. Just finished a
factory correct, frame off restoration. Has Pontiac Historical
Society documentation and this car is exactly how it was ordered
new.
History- Sold new at Jerry Schultz Pontiac in Lake Geneva WI.
Traded in to Antioch Dodge (10 miles from here) in 1976. 2nd owner
bought the car and has owned until he passed in 2015 at which time
I personally appraised it for the estate. It was complete and
original. A Pontiac enthusiast bought the car and gave it the
proper restoration that this rare and desirable car deserved. A
total of only 689 Ram air Firebirds were made in 1970, of those 189
were equipped with the M21 4-speed.
EXTERIOR: Beautifully restored and refinished back to its original
Atoll blue color. It is enhanced with a clear coat finish that's
been polished to look wet. The body is straight and all the panels
fit square and flush. Rubber bumper is mint. All of the brightwork
is in excellent condition. Rechromed bumper, tail lights, new
emblems, stainless moldings, door handles, headlight bezels etc.
This car has the optional decor group which includes wheel well
trim, moldings on rain gutters, doors and back edge of hood. Grills
are restored. All new glass. The window seals have been replaced,
weather strips are new. The door jambs are painted glossy, the
latches and hardware is polished, sill plates are new. Really rare
and unique feature on this car are the 15 inch Rally ll wheels.
Pontiac did not make a 15 inch rally except for the Trans Am. This
car was special ordered with these wheels. All 4 have the letters
JW next to the valve stem, which is correct. These are as rare as
hen's teeth. The wheels are completely restored right down to the
proper lug nuts and center caps. The correct reproduction Goodyear
Polyglas GT tires installed. The Formula 400 featured 2 hood
snorkels, sport mirrors and enduro nose. This car also has the
optional hidden wipers. It is beautiful.
INTERIOR: It is completely restored inside. All new upholstery,
carpeting, headliner door panels, window cranks, mirror etc. Any
plastic trim is in mint condition. Has the original dash pad, no
cracks, slightly warped. The glove box has the owner's manual and
touch up paint. This car was ordered with the optional tachometer
and gauge package, also the Formula steering wheel. This one has
been restored wrapped in glove soft leather. The Hurst 4-speed is
correct including new boot, bezel and knob. Has original AM radio,
interior lights work.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Completely rebuilt and restored to stock
specifications. The 400 Ram Air lll engine has been completely
rebuilt. It is VIN number matched to the car, we've also verified
the casting numbers and date codes. Has original, functional Ram
Air system. The Ram Air engines also featured higher compression
and an aggressive cam. Correct valve covers and air cleaner are
rechromed. It also includes it's rebuilt numbers matching
carburetor and rebuilt numbers match alternator. Detailed with the
correct GM hoses and clamps, spring clamp battery cables Delco
battery topper. The components look new- wiper motor, master
cylinder, wires, lines hardware, shroud etc.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: All metal trunk compartment with a durable coat
of spatter finish paint. It's detailed out, the latches were
cleaned, wiring is tidy, bottom of the trunk lid and the jamb are
painted gloss blue, has jackung decal and new weatherstrip.
UNDERSIDE: Completely restored and detailed. All metal floors were
painted in the correct red oxide primer. Front suspension and
steering was rebuilt and detailed in the correct finishes. Has disc
brakes in front. Bottom of motor is spotless. New fuel pump and
starter. Rebuilt vin # matched M-21 4-speed trans. Rebuilt #s match
3.73 special ordered 12 bolt posi rear. Rebuilt rear suspension.
All the components are new or restored- fuel tank, lines, brakes,
linkage, u-joints, e-brake cables etc. The only custom feature on
the car is the stainless exhaust with X-pipe and transverse
muffler. Has correct style stainless tips. It sounds great!
This checks all the boxes:
rare
desirable
documented
authentic
restored
attractive
Same performance of the Trans Am but a lot fewer made. This is an
investment grade car, but that dont mean you can't go clear it out
on a nice day!
Ram Air III motor
3.73 12 bolt posi
15" rally wheels
Power steering
Disc brakes
Tachometer/gauges
Formula wheel
Molding decor
Concealed wipers
HD radiator
Soft ray glass
Reproduction tires
PHS documented