Vehicle Description
Oh yes, this is a true 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Super Duty,
and its numbers-matching, mega-power V8 is still under the hood. In
fact, the low odometer represents the full mileage on this
long-term owned and highly original coupe. So while you'll be
looking over every inch of this classic, you already know this red
baron is muscle car royalty.
Muscle car fans already know this is something special. Pontiac
only got to sneak a few big power machines out the door for two
short years, and as a result, there were only about 1,000 Super
Duty Firebirds built in 1974. This rarity and desirability are also
why a car this well preserved is going to gain some serious
attention. We're told this is coming off of 44 years under the same
owner, and there were only two before him. The combination of low
ownership and long-term ownership means a well-respected and highly
stock vehicle. Especially when there's less than 32k miles on the
odometer! The only noted exception is a repair to the driver's
fender. That's impressive considering this car is approaching its
half-century anniversary, and as you can see from the pictures, the
finish still retains a good gloss. The impression of this red is
full-on aggressive when it's combined with the Trans Am's deep chin
spoiler, shaker hood, front fender air extractors, flared body kit,
and a full-width spoiler. And that famous scramming hood bird makes
for a terrific coordinating package as the orange flames match the
Trans Am lettering on the car. This sporty look is finished off
with classic Rally II wheels.
It's always nice to see a mean black interior when you have such a
powerful car. Just like the exterior, this is quite well preserved
to look like a low-mileage time capsule. It's highly stock, right
down to the GM floor mats and full lighting package that greets you
when the door opens. This was even a factory-optioned A/C car (the
components are still present, but it will need servicing.) You'll
be hard-pressed to find updates, and in fact, the largest we can
see are well-done seat covers. And the radio is a fun situation
where the original AM unit is still on display, but the real stereo
is an older Pioneer AM/FM/cassette unit. This and the classic car
alarm wiring remind us of the early days when it was first under
its last owner...over four decades ago! But it's not just the
history that has you excited. There's a tingle of performance the
moment you sit in the high-back bucket seat and grab Pontiac's
unique three-spoke sports steering wheel. The dials look great set
in the iconic and aggressive machine-turned instrument panel. And
full instrumentation is a hallmark of these premium Trans Ams,
including the tach/clock combination.
The 455 cubic-inch V8 under the hood fills the engine bay with
American muscle, and everyone gets drawn in by the shaker-style
cover. But what will really bring the crowds is that you're looking
at an original numbers-matching Super Duty 455 cubic-inch V8. These
SDs were a seriously beefed-up package from Pontiac. There were
other 455 motors on the books, but this one is a special
competition-style package, right down to the castings. That's what
makes these rare power juggernauts continually in demand today.
This original motor appears correct, right down to the extra-large
Rochester four-barrel carburetor that lets this mighty machine
inhale deeply. And as you look at the undercarriage photos, you'll
see long tube headers that really allow this mighty motor to
unleash its power and fury. You'll love this package on the road,
as a tip of the throttle will feel like diving into a well of
bottomless torque. And keeping this under control is well in-hand
thanks to the stout TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Plus,
you have power steering, power brakes, front discs, and sway bars
front & rear.
The sale comes complete with Pontiac Historic Services (PHS)
documentation and a reproduction window sticker. This is the
ultra-rare and ultra-powerful Pontiac you've been waiting for. So
when something this significant is also so well preserved, you know
you need to hurry if you want this in your garage. Call
today!!!
