1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

Pontiac built just over 4,000 Formula 400 models in 1973 and Pontiac would rein supreme in the end of the muscle car era, in fact the GTO won car of the year in Hi-Po magazine. The second generation of the would be built from 1970 through 1981 and undoubtedly the hardest and most awkward time in automotive history to either adapt or die to the ever changing safety laws, fuel economy and the now ever so fast changing world of technology. The 73 front end on these is actually one of my favorites during this time especially on the Formula 400. And say what you want but the change ended up happening due to new safety regulations and strengthening of the front end. This particular stunning example appears to be a numbers matching example of a Formula 400 with most of its original build sheet and other Pontiac paperwork. In addition it has its original owners manual as well. The fuel system, brakes, suspension, belts and hoses have all been done recently and the car runs and drives very nicely with no known issues whatsoever. Furthermore, the engine is very stout and I assume some engine work has been done at some point. This thing looks, starts, runs and drives extremely well and is very clean in and out with a very tidy engine bay and trunk. There appears to be only surface rust underneath with no signs of holes or rot. These cars have been on a continuous upswing with collectability.