Vehicle Description
This sinister 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula custom is the ultimate
street machine and a proven autocross participant. As the PHS
(Pontiac Historic Services) paperwork documents, this car was sold
by Hawkins Pontiac, located in Tacoma, WA. It was ordered as a
highly optioned Starlight Black car with black interior, Rally
gauge package, honeycomb wheels, rear spoiler, recessed wipers,
courtesy lamps and custom interior trim. This car is the product of
a 4-year rotisserie restoration. It was restored to show-quality
condition throughout. The body is very straight with some custom
touches that include fender vents, Trans Am flares and shaved black
trim. The deep black paint is awesome and dresses the car well. The
accent pieces have been finished in Satin Black. All of the glass
is in very good condition and the rear glass is lightly tinted. The
car sits on new 17" honeycomb wheels with super-sticky Nitto Ultra
High Performance tires that are 275-40-17 all the way around. The
beautiful black interior has been completely restored. Some
interior upgrades include a leather-wrapped dash, Dakota Digital
VHX gauges, Vintage Air, leather-wrapped steering wheel, custom
front and rear seats, Sparco seatbelts, console with cup holders,
B&M Quicksilver shifter, FAST computer display and custom
window cranks. The trunk compartment was restored and painted a
light gray. The car is powered by an Optima yellow top battery,
which was relocated to the trunk. The engine compartment is very
detailed and home to the original, matching-numbers 350ci V8 engine
that was stroked to a 383ci V8 putting out 430hp. The Butler
Performance power plant is equipped with a port-matched intake,
FAST fuel injection, Edelbrock aluminum heads, forged pistons, COMP
roller cam and lifters, Lunati hydraulic lifters, ARP studs, Canton
oiling system, Pontiac valve covers, March pulley system and MSD
ignition. The engine runs and sounds great. It breathes out Headman
ceramic headers and a Pipes Performance exhaust system. The engine
is coupled with the 3-speed automatic transmission. It's equipped
with a TCI torque converter and Trick Flow transmission pan. The
power is transferred to the pavement through the Moser
Engineering-prepped rear end with Eaton posi-traction. It's
equipped with a CPP power steering box that is very precise. The
undercarriage is very detailed and mirror quality. The chassis was
strengthened with Heidts crossmembers and frame connectors. It's
equipped with a Wilwood master cylinder and 4-wheel disc brakes
with CPP red calipers and drilled rotors. The modern suspension has
CPP tubular control arms, QA1 coilovers, Corvette spindles and
heavy-duty sway bars. This car is the real deal. An owner's manual,
miscellaneous restoration photos and parts manuals are included.
This car has recently been serviced and detailed, which is
documented with an invoice that is included.
