1975 Pontiac Firebird
$39,995
Vehicle Details
Pontiac
Firebird
1975
45,088 miles
2U87S5N550360
Coupe
Manual
Gasoline
400
Description
1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed For Sale
400 V8 * 4-Speed Manual * Functional Ram Air Hood * Nearly 20-Year Ownership * Possible Motion History & Documentation
This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula is an exceptionally interesting second-generation Firebird combining Pontiac V8 power, a 4-speed manual transmission, aggressive Formula styling, and a fascinating collection of period performance modifications that may be connected to Motion Performance. Under the hood is a Pontiac 400 V8 believed to be original to the car, upgraded with a Holley Street Dominator intake, Holley 750 CFM carburetor, electronic ignition, aluminum water pump, vintage Mickey Thompson valve covers, and an unusual external oil-filter setup. Backing the 400 is a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission with a brand-new clutch, making this exactly the type of drivetrain combination enthusiasts want in a second-generation Firebird.
Perhaps most intriguing is the car's possible connection to Motion Performance. It features several unusual modifications, including steel wheel flares, steel front-end bracing, and a sway bar with an articulated adjustable connection. Most importantly, the car is accompanied by its original bill of sale and additional Motion-related documentation.
The Motion connection is presented as possible and has not been independently authenticated, but the components and surviving documentation make the history worthy of further research. Pontiac 400 V8
The car is powered by a 400 cubic-inch Pontiac V8 believed to be original. Performance equipment includes:
Pontiac 400 V8 - Believed Original
Steel Cylinder Heads
Holley Street Dominator Intake Manifold
Holley 750 CFM Carburetor
Electronic Ignition
External Oil Filter
Aluminum Water Pump
Vintage Mickey Thompson Valve Covers
Dual Exhaust
Flowmaster Mufflers
The combination gives this Formula plenty of personality, and the Flowmaster exhaust provides an appropriately aggressive Pontiac V8 soundtrack.
It sounds fantastic and is reported to be very fast. Rebuilt 4-Speed Manual
Backing the 400 is a rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission. Recent drivetrain work includes:
Rebuilt 4-Speed Manual Transmission
Brand-New Clutch
For an enthusiast-oriented Formula, the combination of a Pontiac 400 and four forward gears makes this car considerably more engaging than a typical automatic-equipped example.
Functional Ram Air Hood
One of the great visual features is the aggressive Formula Ram Air hood-and on this car, it's functional. The Formula hood has always been one of the defining characteristics of these cars, and having a functional induction setup makes this example that much more interesting. Possible Motion Performance Connection
Here's where this Firebird becomes especially intriguing.
The car has several unusual performance-oriented modifications that have raised the possibility of a historical connection to Motion Performance. Features associated with that history include:
Steel Wheel Flares
Steel Front-End Braces
Sway Bar With Articulated Adjustable Connection
New Urethane Sway-Bar Bushings
Original Bill of Sale
Additional Motion-Related Documentation
The car is being represented as a possible Motion car, rather than making an unverified claim that it is an authenticated Motion-built vehicle. The surviving documentation is included with the sale and provides the next owner with an opportunity to investigate the car's history further.
If the Motion connection can ultimately be authenticated, it could become a particularly significant part of this Firebird's history. Exterior
The Firebird has received new paint accented by painted and cleared Metallic Black stripes. Exterior highlights include:
New Paint
Painted Metallic Black Stripes
Stripes Finished Under Clear
Functional Formula Ram Air Hood
Steel Wheel Flares
Classic Second-Generation Firebird Styling
The result is an aggressive-looking Formula with a distinctive street-machine personality.
Steering, Brakes & Suspension
This isn't simply an engine-and-paint build. The car is equipped with:
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Brand-New Shocks
Upgraded Sway-Bar Arrangement
Articulated Adjustable Sway-Bar Connection
New Urethane Bushings
Additional Steel Front-End Bracing
The current owner reports that the Firebird drives nice and straight, giving it the road manners to complement its performance. Interior
Inside you'll find the driver-focused environment that makes a 4-speed Firebird such an enjoyable classic.
The car also features a custom stereo system, providing some modern entertainment while retaining the classic character of the cabin. Nearly 20 Years With the Current Owner
Another major positive is its long-term ownership history. The Firebird has been with its current owner for almost 20 years.
Long-term ownership is always worth noting on a classic performance car, particularly one with unusual modifications and historical documentation, because it can help establish a clearer picture of the car's recent history and care. Highlights
1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Pontiac 400 V8 - Believed Original
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Transmission Rebuilt
Brand-New Clutch
Holley Street Dominator Intake
Holley 750 CFM Carburetor
Steel Heads
Electronic Ignition
External Oil Filter
Aluminum Water Pump
Vintage Mickey Thompson Valve Covers
Dual Exhaust
Flowmaster Mufflers
Functional Ram Air Hood
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Brand-New Shocks
New Paint
Painted & Cleared Metallic Black Stripes
Custom Stereo
Steel Wheel Flares
Steel Front-End Bracing
Articulated Adjustable Sway-Bar Connection
New Urethane Bushings
Possible Motion Performance History
Original Bill of Sale Included
Additional Motion-Related Documentation Included
Drives Nice and Straight
Reported to Be Very Fast
Nearly 20 Years With the Current Owner
Summary
This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed is much more interesting than your average second-generation Firebird. Start with the fundamentals: a Pontiac 400 V8 believed to be original, rebuilt 4-speed manual transmission, new clutch, functional Ram Air hood, power steering, power brakes, and nearly two decades with its current owner.
Then add the performance equipment-the Holley Street Dominator intake, 750 CFM Holley, electronic ignition, vintage Mickey Thompson valve covers, Flowmaster exhaust, upgraded suspension components, and additional chassis bracing-and you have a genuinely exciting vintage Pontiac street machine. But it's the car's possible Motion Performance connection that creates the real intrigue. The unusual steel wheel flares, front-end bracing and articulated sway-bar arrangement are accompanied by the original bill of sale and additional Motion-related documentation.
While the Motion connection has not been independently authenticated and should therefore be considered possible rather than confirmed, the surviving paperwork gives a serious Pontiac or Motion collector something fascinating to investigate. A fast, great-sounding, 4-speed Formula with Pontiac 400 power, long-term ownership, great looks, and a potentially fascinating piece of American muscle-car history. Take A L@@K At The Video On YouTube:
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For Sale By Owner Located In Levittown, NY 11756
Trim: Formula
Options: Premium Sound System, Vinyl Interior Surface
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The Pontiac Firebird launched in February 1967 as Pontiac's F-body sister to the Chevrolet Camaro, and across thirty-five years of production it built one of the most loyal enthusiast followings in American automotive history. From the 1969 Trans Am (the launch of the iconic performance trim that would define Pontiac for decades) through the 1973-1974 SD-455 cars (the last truly raw muscle Pontiacs before federal emissions de-tuning), the 1977 Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am that kicked off second-generation pop-culture immortality, and the 1980s third-generation IROC-era cars, every Firebird era has its own buyer profile and its own pitfalls. This guide covers what every buyer should verify before paying premium money for any Firebird Trans Am or Formula variant.
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