Vehicle Description
For sale in our Chicago showroom is this 1976 Pontiac Firebird
Formula 400. Originally from Hawaii, this potent Pontiac sported a
400 CID V8 engine choked down by the emissions controls of the day
making this bird casually glide, rather than gloriously soar. After
being brought to the mainland, the current owner decided to make
this Pontiac possess the power it should have had from the factory.
With the numbers-matching block, a 461CID V8 was built to pump up
power to the next level. Although it is still designed to be a
street car, measures were taken to help keep this newly attained
power properly planted. First, making sure all of the suspension
was up to snuff was obligatory for future performance. A spool rear
end was installed to keep both wheels spinning during any loss of
traction. The interior is mostly original with some refurbished
components, but you won't find any roll cage or aftermarket seats;
the cabin is all Pontiac. A recent repaint brings back the original
Carousel Red in all of its former glory. Once the engine gets a
chance to be warmed up to operating temperature, this monster is
unstoppable. Any pressure on the gas pedal past about halfway will
result in a heavy smoke show sure to please the gathering crowds.
Getting the tires warmed up will ensure you blast down the
quarter-mile faster than the blink of an eye. Appearing as any
other high-quality Formula 400, this truly is a sleeper for the
ages. With such a capable classic, there are years upon years
waiting to be enjoyed behind the seat of this bad �bird. Options
include: Air-Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM/CD, Leather
Interior, Power Brakes, Power Steering, Seat Belts, Tilt Wheel and
a Numbers Matching Engine and Transmission. For more information on
this '76 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, contact our Chicago showroom
at (708) 444-4488. To see more HD photos and an HD video of the
vehicle running and driving, visit www.GatewayClassicCars.com.