1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400ci V8 -Alpine Green ... (SOLD)

For sale is a 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 running Pontiac's renowned 6.6 Litre V8 and T-350 automatic transmission. A genuine W66 Formula option car, this is a rare find in Australia professionally converted to RHD and bare metal restored to show winning standards. For sale from our Sydney Showroom.

Bare metal restored over three years from 2015 to 2018 and repainted in DuPont 2 pack Alpine Green, this rare Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 has been in Australia since the late 1980s. Following the restoration undertaken by the previous owner, the Pontiac has won 1st Place in the 2018 Camaro Firebird Nationals in the Authentic 1971 to 1981 class, 3rd place in the same event in 2022, 1st place in Authentic Class at the NSW All American Day in 2018 and also 1st place Authentic at the NSW All GM Day in 2018.

During the restoration, the matching numbers 6.6 Litre V8 was rebuilt and fitted with a Holley Sniper EFI system, Edelbrock Dual Plane Manifold, Protonic HEI dizzy, Roller Rockers and mild cam. The radiator was recored, engine mounts. replaced, extractors fitted and a reconditioned starter motor and alternator fitted. There are photos and receipts for the restoration work.

The T-350 gearbox was serviced and a transmission oil cooler fitted. The diff is the original 10 bolt 8.5" LSD 2:41 ratio and this was also serviced. The braking system was reconditioned with new booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve, flex hoses, brake rotor and pads, rear wheel cylinders, drums, brake shoes, brake springs and hardware, and calipers overhauled.

All suspension was also overhauled with new front and rear KYB gas shocks, new top and bottom control arm bushes, top and bottom bump stops, top and bottom ball joints, chassis bushes and radiator support bushes. The front springs and rear leaf springs were also reset.

On the inside, the steering wheel was retrimmed in leather, with new horn pad and badge fitted. The interior was retrimmed with new carpet, kick panels, trim pockets, seat foam and covers, hood lining and sun visors plus a new tachometer and clock. The Pontiac is fitted with factory Air Conditioning (non working), power steering, electric boot release and aftermarket radio/CD player.

The original 15" rims have been bead blasted and powder coated with new white wall tyres fitted.

Purchased by the current owner in November, 2022, this genuine Formula 400 Pontiac was converted to RHD by Graeme Proctor and Associates from Harbord, NSW in the late 1980s.

The car is located in our Sydney Showroom for your private inspection. (Ref: 6344)

If you wish we will gladly arrange a video tour/inspection of the car using WhatsApp and of course there is no issue with door to door enclosed transport anywhere in Australia or New Zealand.

Call Mike on 0414 278 604 or Nick on 0499 577 997 and let us assist you with your inquiries. Also please note if you have a quality Muscle or Classic car you wish to list or have valued please give us a call at AMCS, we will be happy to assist you.