For Sale: 1971 Pontiac Firebird in Concord, North Carolina

Even in a crowd of the most well-heeled classics, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Super Duty Tribute is bound to pull focus. And that's for good reason. It was meticulously restored at the hands of a respected professional, during which time it was taken down to bare metal and carefully prepped before receiving its current glossy black paint. Upgraded headlights not only enhance the look from the front, but provide improved visibility, sequential LED taillights give it a distinctive appearance from the back and that shaker scoop you see protruding from its hood is fully functional, funneling cold, dense air to the robust engine lurking below.

The interior has been completely revitalized while keeping its factory appearance intact. Its pair of black vinyl-clad sport bucket seats look virtually new, and they're bracketed by door panels in matching condition. Farther forward, the dash area is in top form, with a new dash pad spanning the width of the cabin and fresh woodgrain paneling surrounding a set of clear, functional gauges in the instrument cluster. A retro-style AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth connectivity and hands-free operation offers a wealth of audio options, and the Vintage Air climate control system on this elite ride is functioning at full strength, so you can enjoy it in comfort throughout the year.

Regardless of just how high your expectations are as you climb inside the cockpit, you'll still likely be impressed by the running condition of this Pontiac classic. It starts right up, and from the first tap on the gas pedal, you'll become keenly aware of the power at your disposal. During the restoration process, the 400-cubic-inch V8 engine was torn down, thoroughly inspected, then rebuilt using an array of quality components, including a Comp cam, a new oil pump and timing chain, and new valve seats. The engine is now fed via a Holley Sniper II electronic fuel system for enhanced drivability. An added Ride Tech suspension with a 2" drop gives this classic Pontiac its tastefully aggressive stance, and a favorably low center of gravity that pays dividends while cornering. And, with power Wilwood disc brakes at all four corners, it stops as well as it accelerates.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 400-CUBIC-INCH V8
• HOLLEY SNIPER II ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
• 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TH400
• POWER STEERING
• RIDE-TECH FRONT SUSPENSION WITH 2" DROP KIT
• 4-WHEEL WILWOOD POWER DISC BRAKES
• DUAL EXHAUST, WITH PYPES MUFFLERS
• 17" HONEYCOMB WHEELS WITH FRESH NITTO TIRES
• BUCKET SEATS
• CENTER CONSOLE
• VINTAGE AIR CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
• AM/FM STEREO WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY AND HANDS-FREE OPERATION

A truly impressive classic in all respects, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Super Duty Tribute will be a great acquisition for the collector with high aesthetic and drivability standards. Call today!