Vehicle Description
1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula Convertible
By 1953, the research team had produced the Firebird XP-21, later
referred to as the Firebird I, which was essentially a jet airplane
on wheels. It was the first gas turbine-powered car tested in the
United States. The design is entirely impractical, with a
bubble-topped canopy over a single-seat cockpit, a bullet-shaped
fuselage made entirely of fiberglass, short wings, and a vertical
tail fin. A small version adorns the top of the Harley Earl Trophy
given each year to the winner of the Daytona 500
This rounded off version of the iconic Firebird right out of 1997
remains in very nice condition even with 116,126 miles. It sports a
new convertible top, and a 5.7 liter V8.
Exterior
Mystic Teal Metallic base coat and clear coat adorn the straight
panels of this car. Virtually no chrome and all composite bumpers
and front and rear parts come together to form this aerodynamic and
slightly lighter car than the Trans Am version. The lines of this
car blend seamlessly to form the final shape, all smooth and
aerodynamic. All green. A few very minor faults throughout in the
form scratches pin the passenger rear bumper/wrap around, and chips
around the wheel wells. The white canvas convertible top is in
beautiful condition and moves up and down seamlessly. A molded
plastic in black hides the top when in the down position. 5 spoke
polished wheels are wrapped by Cooper rubber on all 4 corners.
Interior
No Kodachrome for this interior (it gives us the nice bright
colors!) just pure black and white. These tones mix together in the
door panels with their molded armrests and speaker surrounds in
black and a white insert...sexy! Inside high back leather covered
buckets for the front and a 2 plus 2 bench in back, offer up comfy
seating for 4. In the center a black console races toward the dash,
housing a glovebox, cup holders and the shifter on the way. As we
rise upward, sculpted lines abound where temp wheels and a killer
AM/FM/CD player with a built in eq are factory installed. Above are
3 eyeball vents to funnel air anywhere you want. A semicircular
arch is in front of the steering wheel and underneath its padded
visor we see 2 in trisecting circular gauges and a lineup of V
shapes just below to convey all the vocals to the driver. Above is
a black liner to the convertible top and below more clean black
carpeting.
Drivetrain
A 5.7 liter LT1 V8 which puts out 305hp is under the hood. This
sits in a super clean and shiny environment with little to no
corrosion. This mill is fuel injected and has a T56 6 speed manual
transmission and a 10 bolt 3.43 rear.
Undercarriage
Some heavier surface rust on the usual suspects, but floor pans and
rockers as well as most of the underside is a nice green painted
steel. Independent coil spring suspension for the front, and torque
arm with coil springs for the rear. Power disc brakes are all
around.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, smooth driver and some nice power. Overall, a good
used car. The top-down option is just fab! Note, the radio has no
display or volume control.
Right out of 1997, this green bird is ready to have its key turned
and driven away for more fun. Look at it as your screaming
chicken-less Formula Firebird lighting the tires up.
VIN DECODE
2G2FV32POV2224807
2-Canada
G-General Motors
2-Pontiac
F-Firebird
V-Formula/Trans Am
3-Convertible
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P-350ci V8 LT1
0-Check Digit
V-1997
2-St Therese Assy Plant
224807-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
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