Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Authentic Trans Am Super Duty that's been restored as needed
Original 455 cubic inch Super Duty V8
Original Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission /
10-bolt rear axle
Correct Admiralty Blue paint
Correct Black interior / Factory air conditioning
Sale includes Pontiac Historic Services paperwork
Correct WS4 suspension
Correct power steering / Correct power front disc and rear drum
brakes
15-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels
1 of only 943 Trans Am Super Duties produced for the 1974 model
year
According to some analysts, 2017 could be another record-setting
year for American car sales, banking a Seasonally Adjusted Annual
Rate of over 17 million units. Those stellar numbers have prompted
many journalists to capitalize on talk of reviving long-retired
automotive brands. Within that conversation, some of the most
popular and heated discussion centers on Pontiac. While a revival
of Pontiac is, at this point, highly unlikely, it's hard to deny
the passion and respect automotive enthusiasts continue to
associate with the marque. That means cars like this
numbers-matching Trans Am Super Duty, one of the brand's most
desirable creations, are well positioned to continue their reign at
the top of the collector car market. A factory-correct head turner
that's been restored as needed, this top-notch Poncho is 1 of only
943 Super Duties produced for the 1974 model year. And if you're a
Firebird enthusiast who's searching for an exclusive F2 that you
can literally purchase and drive straight to the show, it's your
chance to become king of the muscle car hill!
BODYWORK/TRIM
A clean F-Body that's continuously turned heads for close to 45
years, this first class Firebird is a literal culmination of
detailed maintenance and acute restoration. The car's bodywork is
solid throughout, with smooth, flat panels that are complemented by
better-than-factory alignment. Naturally, those panels wear a
correct coat of Admiralty Blue 2-stage, which has been decorated
with appropriately awesome Trans Am call-outs. And today, with
unique visual sizzle that's as classy as it is aggressive, this top
notch Super Duty is a highly desirable example of a major milestone
in Pontiac history!
ENGINE
The heart of any muscle car is its engine, and this Poncho's brawny
Super Duty moniker is no misnomer. The largely hand-built SD-455,
which features significantly reinforced components, shares little
more than a displacement number with its more common brethren. And
this car's familiar Turquoise mill complements a correct 490132
casting number with a correct "Y8" assembly stamp and matching
122691 partial VIN. At the top of the big engine, traditional Trans
Am induction funnels fresh wind in to a big Quadrajet carburetor
and correct Pontiac intake. That intake sends a high-octane
air/fuel mixture in to unique, high-flow cylinder heads that are
capped with familiar, stamped steel valve covers. At the back of
those covers, a correct points distributor sequences fire through
7mm AC Delco Premium Silicone cables. Spent gases are jettisoned
through fully restored exhaust manifolds. A leak-free radiator,
servicing pliable hoses under reliable screw clamps and a familiar
plastic shroud, controls heat. And finer details include: correct
decals, a correct Delco Moraine brake booster, factory air
conditioning, a reproduction Delco battery and a deep-sump oil
pan.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
At the bottom of this slick, second generation Firebird,
undercoated floorpans reflect decades of dry storage and easy
living. Behind the mega mill, an original Turbo-Hydramatic 400
3-speed hangs a correct "74 PQ" assembly tag opposite a matching
122691 partial VIN. That gearbox spins power to a tough 10-bolt
axle. Below that stellar drivetrain, a rebuilt Trans Am suspension,
which includes correct power steering, thicker sway bars, better
shocks and stiffer springs, combines with standard issue power
front disc and rear drum brakes. At the center of the car, a
throaty, true-dual exhaust system hangs a transverse muffler in
front of polished stainless tips. And everything rolls on a quartet
of attractive Rally IIs, which twist 225/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial
T/As.
INTERIOR
When it comes to interior d�cor, Pontiac's '70s team was firing on
all eight cylinders. While this coupe's insignia may be considered
overkill, and its horsepower rating might seem relatively modest
compared to earlier muscle cars, there's no disputing the beauty of
its design. Correct Morrokide buckets are clean and crisp, easily
defying the car's age. Those seats are framed in correct Black
carpet, correct Black harnesses and Firebird-themed floor mats.
Between those mats, a molded console plants a small shifter behind
correct Delco AM/FM audio. Above that audio, a warp-free dash
frames detailed telemetry and factory air conditioning in a bright,
engine-turned instrument panel. In front of the driver, a tilting
steering column spins a black Formula wheel. And behind the
passengers, a matted trunk hides a full-size spare tire.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Here's a detailed look at this hot Trans Am's VIN and Cowl Tag.
VIN: 2V87X4N122691
2: Pontiac
V: Trans Am
87: Sport coupe
X: 455 cubic inch Super Duty V8
4: 1974 model year
N: Assembled in Norwood, Ohio
122691: Production Sequence Number
COWL TAG:
74: 1974 model year
2FS87: Pontiac (2) Firebird (FS) 2-door coupe (87)
N: Assembled in Norwood, Ohio
113498: Fisher Body unit number
596: Black custom Morrokide interior
A51: Bucket seats
29: Admiralty Blue lower body
29: Admiralty Blue upper body
01B: Assembled during the second (B) week of January (01), 1974
WS4: Trans Am
BLK: Black secondary interior color
020202: Fisher Body time date code
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A vintage Owner's Manual
Vintage factory accessory literature
Maintenance receipts
Pontiac Historic Services documentation
A reproduction Window Sticker
If you're looking for a premium Detroit muscle car that mixes
original, numbers-matching performance with striking,
factory-correct aesthetics, congratulations, it's your lucky day!
Don't miss the chance to take home this incredible Super Duty!
