1975 Pontiac Firebird 350CI 5.7L V8 Esprit Manual
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
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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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make Pontiac
- Model Firebird
- Colour Red
- Odometer 47,045 Miles
- Engine size 5700
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Barcelona
- Location International
- Country Spain
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