Highlights

Recent full respray in stand-out yellow
Neatly upgraded car including patriot side pipes
Well maintained car with thick history file
Desirable ‘73 with lighter ‘bullnose’ front
Great and very rare example of an American icon

The Appeal

Perhaps you’re here for the Burt Reynolds vibes - I know we are - or maybe you just love an iconic American muscle car. Whichever it is, this ‘73 ‘bullnose’ Firebird definitely doesn’t hide its light under a bushel.

And what should it? Its recently repainted yellow bodywork - mostly - covers a 6.6L V8 Pontiac mill that has been carefully upgraded with a huge range of mouthwatering improvements. The lengthy list includes dual quad carburettors, tunnel rams and patriot side pipes.

The car is in good condition inside and out as the photographs show. The extensive recent maintenance includes attention to the brakes, a new alternator and a new aluminium radiator. The car is said to run and drive ‘exactly as it should,’ so much so that the vendor recommends it as a daily driver. We can only imagine the reactions this remarkable car would get on the daily commute!

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1973
First UK registered 2nd August 1978
Thirteen registered UK keepers
Previously white which was changed in May 2000
Restored by Chamleon Coach Works in 2000 according to engine bay plaque
Described as having full service history by seller
Last year of the ‘lightweight’ bullnose Firebirds
Always stored in doors according to current seller
Original wheels and spare wheel included
Recent full respray to rectify minor faults
Various upgrades as listed below
Recent maintenance summarised below

Upgrades and maintenance:

Aluminum radiator
New alternator
New brake booster
New master cylinder
Replacement brake calipers
New brake pads
New rotors
Rear drums and shoes replaced
New vacuum pump
New spark plugs, cables and distributor
Replacement tunnel ram intake manifold
Two new holley four barrel carbs ‘tuned to perfection’
New speedo cable
New lights
New performance exhaust manifold with heat wrapping
New patriot exhaust pipes
Replacement fuel pump
New sender unit
New coil
Replacement hoses
Rebuilt radio with cassette

The Condition

Recently resprayed in yellow which it has worn since restoration in 2000
Paintwork presents very well typical of the recent repaint and sparing use
Bodywork in good order with light deterioration to note to door bases and arches
No reported accident damage and straight panelwork
Underside has been rust protected and presents well with no reported corrosion
Fitted with aftermarket black alloys with polished rims and matching spare
Original wheels and spare are included with car
Alloys in good order and fitted with Goodyear Eagles with white writing
Well kept interior with white sports seats in fair and presentable condition
Seats are provided with ‘tiger’ style seat covers
Black door cards and carpets in good order with Firebird protective mats
Well kept dashboard, veneer trim and switchgear with light aging
Blaupunkt radio cassette system which has recently been refurbished
Supplied with chain-style three spoke wheel and wood-rimmed three spoke wheel
Uprated car with ‘high rise’ carbs and side exit exhausts

The Mechanics

6.6L 400CI Pontiac V8
Automatic gearbox
Uprated running gear as summarised above
Lots of recent work detailed above
Described as having full service history by seller
No reported running or driving issues
Seller says car stops, starts and runs as it should
He tells us the car would make an ‘ideal daily driver’

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