![]() In truth, many early second-gen Firebirds weren't subjected to the screaming chicken treatment, but even so, the car's increasingly garish evolution throughout the '70s left it with a certain stigma that proves nearly impossible to rub off. ![]() Furthermore, with a four-link suspension, six-speed stick, humongo brakes, and more body augmentation than the entire 90210 zip code, it might just be the finest '70 Firebird ever assembled. If you don't know the power of the Dark Side, the Firebird's twin-turbo, all-aluminum Pontiac motor will make sure you do. Instead of hearing the buzz of a big external fuel pump when juicing up the electrical system-as you'd expect in most mega horsepower forced-induction machines-the menacing cadence of Darth Vader's respirator seems like a more appropriate soundtrack. Subtle yet aggressive in a sinister kind of way, it wears a cloak of black so dark that the gravity of its visual presence breaks down time and space in its wake. While most second-gen 'Birds have been spared no dignity, shamelessly emblazoned with screaming chicken graphics much to the amusement of the drunken hillbillies that defiled them as Bandit clones, this one has thankfully been spared the same fate. Just make sure your sissy cyborg reflexes can keep it pointed straight, because this 1,000-plus horsepower beast is a Firebird like no other. It should make for a nice cruiser.Lord Vader, your ride has arrived. There are no pictures of the underside but hopefully, that is not crusty and the car can be returned to the open road. It appears that there is some body damage on the driver-side quarter panel. The car is in its original unrestored condition. The top performance engines available in the Formula and Trans Am were the L74 Ram Air III 400 cubic inch V8 and LS1 Ram Air IV 400 cubic inch V8 engines. Other engines available in other Firebird models included the optional L76 and L78 400 cubic inch V8. The base engine for the Firebird was a 250 cubic inch inline 6-cylinder engine rated at 110 horsepower. With a 4 barrel, the engine was designated as RPO L76 and rated at 175 horsepower. This engine was rated at 155 horsepower 350 cubic inch V8 engine and a two-barrel carburetor. The car is equipped with a Pontiac 元0 350 cubic inch V8 engine. ![]() In 1971, Pontiac offered a full bucket seat with no headrest.Ī check under the hood confirms the buyer’s description that the car is currently running from a gas can and is not road worthy. The 1970 Firebird came with one year-only bucket-style seats. ![]() The dash does not appear to be cracked and the seats and console look pretty good. The green interior indicates that the car is a low-option Firebird with air conditioning and an automatic transmission. The car is in running condition and was originally green but repainted at some point in white. The seller states that the car has only been driven 36,978 miles since new but has no documentation to prove it. The other models offered were the Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am. ![]() The Firebird is the base model offered in 1970 which was the first year for the second generation Firebird. The seller has listed the option for a buyer to make an offer also. The car is listed for a Buy It Now Price of $14,000. The car is located in Beech Island, South Carolina, and has been under the ownership of one family since new. This 1970 Pontiac Firebird is listed here on eBay with 2 days remaining in the auction. ![]()
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