For Sale: 1981 Pontiac Firebird in Glendale, California

Vehicle Description

THIS 1981 PONTIAC FIREBIRD IS LOCATED IN: LEROY, NY 14482

The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile that was built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang and Mercury Cougar, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, simultaneous with GM's Chevrolet division platform-sharing Camaro. This also coincided with the release of the 1967 Mercury Cougar, Ford's upscale, platform-sharing version of the Mustang.

The name "Firebird" was also previously used by GM for the General Motors Firebird in the 1950s and early 1960s concept cars.

Second generation (1970-1981)

The second-generation debut for the 1970 model year was delayed until February 26, 1970, because of tooling and engineering problems; thus, its popular designation as a 1970� model, while leftover 1969s were listed in early Pontiac literature without a model-year identification. This generation of Firebirds were available in coupe form only; after the 1969 model year, convertibles were not available until 1989.

1981

1981 became the final year for the second generation Pontiac Firebird. The three engine options were unchanged for the model line-up, however, the option for a four-speed Borg Warner Super T-10 was re-introduced for the Formula and Trans Am, but was only available with the Chevrolet sourced LG4 305 5.0 liter V8. As with all other General Motors vehicles for 1981, all engines came equipped with the "computer command control" system attached to the carburetor.

The hood decal for the 1981 model year was also slightly restyled. All Firebirds also received an embossed silver Firebird decal on the petrol tank cap attached to the rear taillights. On the special edition Trans Ams, this Firebird was gold.

The G80 limited-slip differential that was previously standard for the last decade on all Trans Ams became a pay-extra option. This decision was made by Pontiac to prepare dealers for the new ordering and pricing for the third generation Firebird where the G80 was no longer being included as a standard option for the Trans Am.

1981 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

CLEAN TITLE IN HAND
ORIGINALLY A SOUTHERN CAR
THE ODOMETER SHOWS 54,757 MILES
GRAY EXTERIOR OVER A RED INTERIOR
V8 ENGINE
MUNCIE 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3.42 POSI REAR END
HEADERS WITH A NEW DUAL EXHAUST
NEW EDELBROCK AVS2 650 CFM CARB
NEW FRONT BRAKES AND NEW REAR SHOCKS
FACTORY TRANS AM 15X7 ALUMINUM SNOWFLAKE WHEELS
HEI IGNITION
NEW BATTERY, FRESH COOLANT
VERY SOLID AND STRAIGHT BODY
LOWER QUARTERS AND WHEEL LIPS ARE PERFECT
NEW INTERIOR
AM/FM CD PLAYER
EVERYTHING WORKS
VERY QUICK AND FUN TO DRIVE!
RUNS, DRIVES AND LOOKS GREAT

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS GREAT CLASSIC!

Vehicle Details

  • 1981 Pontiac Firebird
  • Listing ID: CC-1984587
  • Price: $21,000
  • Location:Glendale, California
  • Year:1981
  • Make:Pontiac
  • Model:Firebird
  • Exterior Color:Gray
  • Interior Color:RED
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:54757
  • Stock Number:3348
  • VIN:1G2AS87A4BN117926
Listed By:
Vintage Car Collector
547 Arden Ave.
Glendale, CA 91203

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