Vehicle Description
We're not going to get hung up on how rare a 1973 Pontiac Firebird
Trans AM is (fairly) or how much money was spent on this build (a
lot). What we are going to talk about is that this spectacular 1973
Pontiac Firebird Trans AM resto-mod is one of the finest F-body
builds we've seen in a very long time, a car that's fast,
comfortable, and totally sorted with modern hardware introduced
during the car's rotisserie restoration. Need a car to cruise in
AND win some trophies with? This is it!
The early 2nd generation Firebird Trans AM shape lends itself
rather well to the pro-touring/restomod treatment since it was
already long, lean, and low. Finished in beautiful Cameo White
paint, this one isn't going to be able to stay out of sight for
long, and by adding a set of '71 blue stripes down the center and a
mini-chicken on the hood, along with the requisite body mods, it
has the iconic Trans Am look that's very appealing. The guys who
built it are professionals at the top of their game, so finish
quality is exemplary, with great gaps, a deep shine, and no notable
demerits in the appearance department. We love the contrasting hood
scoop that makes it look like the engine is doing something special
under the hood (Spoiler alert: it is), and the factory spoilers,
vents, and nose all give it a predatory stance. Not to mention the
DSE mini-tubs out back that do a good job of scaring away any pesky
imports at the red light. New bumpers, trim, glass, lights, and
weather seals were added during the build, and even the parts that
were chrome from the factory were replaced, not restored or
painted, so it all looks brand new, especially considering there
are only 309 miles on the build. You probably haven't driven a
vintage F-body that looks this fresh since the early '70s, and that
means these guys got it right.
Inside this Trans Am received a big makeover as well, featuring
modern upgrades and slick options. Other than the bolt-in 6-point
roll cage, the biggest change inside is a pair of leather Corbeau
bucket seats with 4-point harnesses that are a lot more supportive
than the originals, yet they look right at home in this resto-mod.
The engine-turned trim in the dash and original gauges are long
gone, replaced by a custom carbon-fiber inlay that's filled with
Auto Meter units, there's a very cool blacked-out 3-spoke steering
wheel, and the custom AM/FM/AUX audio system is an absolute banger
inside the cabin. The center console is tricked-out too, housing a
set of auxiliary gauges and a B&M F-body shifter that's an easy
reach from the driver's cockpit. Obviously, everything is new,
including the dash, the headliner, the plush carpets and mats, and
even the rear seat, and again, fit and finish are excellent.
Vintage A/C blows nice and cold thanks to the R134a refrigerant and
the restorers even thought to install an AutoVox rearview
mirror/back-up camera to account for some of the muscle car's blind
spots. Out back, the trunk is nicely finished and spacious enough
to account for most travel arrangements.
If you're not impressed yet, one look at the engine bay and you're
sure to be hooked. Powering this beauty is a 6.0L Twin Turbo LQ4,
pro-built and fitted snugly into the detailed engine bay. The very
impressive build list is too long to be fully catalogued here (give
us a call and we'll break it down completely), but some of the
highlights of the engine include 317 heads, Lunati valve springs,
Speed Pro pistons, Turbonetics turbos, a BTR Stage 2 cam, and a
Mishimoto oil cooler just to name a few. Sitting under that air
scoop it looks like a mad scientist's creation, but it all fits
together wonderfully and the result is an absolute rocket of a car
that's remarkably dependable too. Keeping the whole show nice and
cool is giant Griffin aluminum radiator with dual electric fans,
while the throaty soundtrack is provided via a custom Hooker 3-inch
X-pipe dual exhaust system. It's putting out big power, but the
built 4L80E 4-speed automatic transmission with a TransGo shift kit
doesn't seem to mind. And true to form as a Trans Am, this one
loves to go around corners, complements of fully adjustable upper
A-arms/Ridetech lower A-arms up front, a Detroit Speed quadralink
in the rear, Heidts subframe connectors, coil-over shocks all
around, and a Ridetech front sway bar. Yeah, it's legit. It's also
fitted with an AGR Performance power steering box and power CPP
4-wheel disc brakes that give it the stopping power it demands. The
Detroit Truetrac rear end is fitted with 3.55 gears on a limited
slip and Strange 9" axles, so it has no trouble hooking up, but
with that overdrive transmission, it cruises at 80 MPH spinning
very manageable RPMs. Nice! The hunkered-down suspension looks
fantastic, especially framing those gorgeous and staggered 18-inch
US Mag rally wheels, which are wrapped in brand new 275/35/18 front
and 335/30/18 rear Toyo Proxy R888 performance tires.
This car is almost entirely new from end to end (only 309 miles on
the build) and is filled with the best of everything. With
performance, comfort, and style in equal measure, perhaps the most
shocking thing about this car is its relatively affordable price
tag when considering what it would take to duplicate these stunning
results. Call today!