For Sale: 1973 Pontiac Firebird in Bradenton, Florida

1973 Pontiac Firebird �€" Custom-Built 350 V8 Pro-Touring Coupe in Orange over Black Leather Why This Car Is Special The 1973 Pontiac Firebird sits at a crossroads in American automotive history that makes it particularly interesting to collectors and drivers alike. It was the final year of the second-generation Firebird before federal bumper regulations forced significant styling changes in 1974, and it carried the last of the true pre-emissions muscle car styling cues that defined the platform from 1970 onward. The 1973 Firebird also benefited from a significant front-end redesign that gave it a cleaner, more sculpted nose compared to the 1970-1972 cars, with a new Endura bumper that integrated seamlessly into the body lines. Many enthusiasts consider the 1973 to be the best-looking of the second-generation cars precisely because it combined the aggressive proportions of the early cars with a slightly more refined finish. The VIN on this car confirms it as a 1973 Pontiac Firebird coupe, built at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant. The engine code in the VIN decodes to the 350 cubic inch V8, which in 1973 was one of the primary powerplants offered in the Firebird lineup. Pontiac produced approximately 46,313 Firebirds for the 1973 model year, a number that includes all variants across the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am lines. Finding a well-built 1973 Firebird with a serious custom drivetrain and a clean body in orange over black is not a common occurrence. This particular 1973 Pontiac Firebird has been built as a pro-touring driver. It is not a show car preserved behind glass. It is a purpose-built machine with a rebuilt 350 V8, a complete brake upgrade, a reworked rear suspension, and an interior that reflects the same philosophy throughout �€" functional upgrades executed with intention. The orange exterior against the all-black leather cabin creates a strong visual contrast that suits the car's character without looking out of place on a 1973 Firebird body. Features List - Upgraded 350 cubic inch V8 - Automatic transmission with finned aluminum trans pan - Triple cold air intakes with polished aluminum tubing - Dual exhaust system - Disc brakes all four corners - Braided stainless brake and fuel lines - Performance rear suspension - Electric cooling fan - Power steering - Power brakes - Custom alloy wheels - Projector LED headlights - Tinted windows - Hood scoops - Racing bucket seats with diamond-stitch black leather - 4-point harness belts (orange) - Black leather rear seat - AutoMeter Cobalt gauge cluster - Custom steering wheel with Firebird emblem - Center console with floor shifter - Alpine Bluetooth stereo head unit - Trunk-mounted subwoofer - Trunk amplifier Mechanical The 350 cubic inch V8 in this 1973 Pontiac Firebird has been upgraded and fitted with one of the more visually distinctive induction setups you will see on a street-driven classic. Three separate cold air intake tubes feed the carburetor through polished aluminum piping, each capped with its own conical filter element. The setup is functional, not just cosmetic �€" the goal is to reduce intake air temperature and increase airflow volume into the engine. The result is a motor that looks purpose-built from the moment you lift the hood. Braided stainless lines run throughout the engine bay, replacing the rubber hoses that would have been stock on a car of this age. This is the kind of detail that matters on a driver �€" stainless braided lines resist heat, abrasion, and age far better than rubber, and they make leak inspection straightforward. An electric cooling fan replaces the mechanical unit, which reduces parasitic drag on the engine and gives the motor a more consistent cooling response regardless of vehicle speed. The automatic transmission has been fitted with a finned aluminum transmission pan, which increases fluid capacity and improves heat dissipation �€" a practical upgrade for a car that sees real use. The dual exhaust system