Highlights

Very well preserved car in stand-out red
Rare luxury ‘Esprit’ trim level
Highly original and well kept red leather interior
Desirable manual box and 350CI V8

The Appeal

The second generation Firebird is the one we all know. Made famous by Burt Reynolds and, to a lesser degree, James Garner, few cars spell fun, freedom and the open road quite like America’s GT.

The ‘75 car built on the 1974 styling revisions with a distinctive wraparound rear screen. This car, first registered in May 1975, is one of the luxury ‘Esprit’ models. These models are very rare relative to the more common Trans Ams. The Esprit was available with a 6cyl engine but here is thankfully fitted with Pontiac’s revered L76 350CI V8. There is also a very desirable 4spd manual box.

That specification plus the high preservation of its red paintwork and matching interior are hugely appealing. The cabin, in particularly, looks original and even retains the factory radio and eight-track system.

We won’t see cars like this again. This is a great-looking example of a motoring classic.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th May 1975
Registration document as shown
Spanish registered car
VIN number 2T87E5N529463
This translates to a Esprit Coupe built in 1975 at the Norwood, Ohio plant with the 350CI L76 engine

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The Condition

Very tidy and well-presented car that appears to be largely factory original
Unmodified interior and exterior with correct Esprit factory features
Red paintwork in good order with some light marks to be expected due to age
Bodywork presents well with no obvious damage or corrosion to note
Exterior chromework is in good order including around rear screen
Smart gold-finish wheels with chrome embellishers
Interior is in remarkable condition and appears to be factory-correct and original
Red front and rear seats in good order with matching dash and carpets
Fitted with front and rear seatbelts
Dashboard, switchgear, faux veneers, door cards and console all present well
Neat original features including period radio and eight-track system and three spoke wheel
We understand that the lights, electrics and other cabin functions work correctly

The Mechanics

5.7L L76 350CI 180bhp V8 engine
Four barrel carburettor
Rare 4spd manual gearbox
We have no reports of running or driving faults

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