What kind of car was the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula?
1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula. Car was originally T-Top, 301/4 speed car. Trans is number matching super T-10 hurst 4 speed. No longer have the 301. There is a short block 79 Pontiac 400 big block to take its place. Very nice project car. Been garage kept for the past 24 years and no rust. Has never been driven in the rain or snow.
Is the Pontiac Firebird Formula a Trans Am?
If there never had been the Trans Am, the Formula was hot enough to have handled the top dog muscle car slot for Pontiac with ease. Being there was a Trans Am, the Formula became the budget Trans Am. For most years, Formula buyers could get all the performance goodies available on the Trans Am.
Is the Pontiac Firebird still on the road?
Along with fellow GM product the Camaro, the Firebird was one of the only pony cars left on the road by 1979, though the Mustang was redesigned that year to become more sporty than the Mustang II, which had been introduced in 1974.
When did the Pontiac Firebird 10 Anniversary Edition come out?
The graphics also were redesigned to distinguish the 1979 models from those of 1977 and 78. A special 10th anniversary edition of the Trans Am was introduced. Sales of the Firebird had been increasing since 1973, and hit a high mark in 1979 when production crossed the 200,000 mark for the first time in the car’s history.
Where can I buy a 1979 Pontiac Firebird?
Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis is pleased to offer this 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula in our St. One owner, well maintained, 300W sound system. T-top.
Is there a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am for sale?
1979 Pontiac Trans Am. This is an exceptionally clean original sheet metal 1979 Trans Am. Very desi Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to present this amazingly restored 1979 Pontiac Firebird Stock Number: 125 Click Here To View Hi-Resolution Photos of the Completed Car on Flickr
Is the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Still in production?
The new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) ruling had taken effect, and it required far too many low profit Sunbirds to counteract the huge dent the big-motor Trans Am’s put into the average. Yes, it will not pass this way again. Already the T/A was having a major clipping performed on its proud feathers.
What kind of engine did the Pontiac Firebird have?
For the first time in history, a small-inch engine was now available, the lightweight 301 cid Pontiac engine could substituted (for a mere $195.00 credit) for the base 403 Olds. The aforementioned 220 hp 400 cubic inch Pontiac remained as an option. But next year, there would be no big motors, only the 301.