Vehicle Description
This 1971 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a real Trans-Am,
manufactured on February 1, 1971, at the Van Nuys, CA, production
plant and is one of 2,116 built with a High-Output 455ci V8 engine
with correct casting codes and producing 335hp and 480 ft/lbs of
torque. This engine has been updated to fuel injection and features
Edelbrock Performer aluminum heads, Doug's Headers long tubular
metallic ceramic-coated exhaust manifolds, a stainless-steel
MagnaFlow exhaust, an Edelbrock Victor aluminum intake manifold and
a Fi-Tech fuel-injection system. The engine is paired to a 4-speed
T10 manual transmission. The 1971 455ci engine is documented to be
one of the fastest early Trans Ams produced for road use. This
Trans Am retains the original Trim Tag and is equipped with power
brakes. The fresh Black Vinyl (TR-219) interior features retrimmed
seats in OEM factory material. According to the Build Sheet, this
vehicle came equipped with factory air conditioning. The door
panels, rear trim panels and carpeting are all presented in great
condition. All interior chrome and brightwork is in excellent
condition. The leather-trimmed Trans-Am-style steering wheel is
mounted to tilt steering column, with a billet chrome inlay dash.
The dash pad is clean and free of any dry spots or cracking. The
headliner is excellent and features a Body by Fisher riveted plate.
The exterior is finished in factory Cameo White (PNT-11) with a
blue Trans Am hood decal. It features a blue racing stripe with
black trim and the exposed hood intake, as well as chrome
brightwork and body panels. The body gaps on this Trans Am are
correct, and the undercarriage and floor pan have been
refinished/detailed. All glass and lenses are original and
crack-free, and it has a chrome rear bumper. It was upgraded with
20-inch American Racing alloy wheels. Extensive restoration and
upgrades to this coupe were completed by a marque professional and
total more than $64,000, excluding the original value of the car,
with documentation included. Photos taken during the build process
are included in the sale to document the work performed. A
professional appraisal from August 28, 2018, and less than 700
miles ago, shows a value of $92,000. This Trans Am is accompanied
by its restoration history, photos from during the restoration, a
hardcover coffee-table book and spare master keys. It also includes
the owner's manual, original brochures, a copy of the original
Build Sheet, decode of the Body Tag, photos of the castings, a
decode/investment breakdown and Pontiac Historical Society
paperwork. **TITLE IN TRANSIT**
