Summary

Powered by a period correct Pontiac 455/496hp engine, with a 4-speed manual transmission and 12-bolt posi-traction read end. Frame-off build. From The Bryan Frank Collection.

Details

This 1973 Pontiac Firebird custom coupe was built in the Norwood, OH, plant and received a nut-and-bolt restoration build. The period correct Pontiac 455/496hp engine with 575 ft/lbs of torque is upgraded with a 4-bolt main-drilled block, a set of aluminum forged pistons, Edelbrock aluminum heads, a roller cam, roller rockers, an aluminum Edelbrock RPM intake manifold and a FiTech fuel-injection system. Hedman headers were attached to the Pypes 3-inch stainless-steel exhaust with electric cutouts running through the Pypes Violator mufflers and ending with custom tips. A 12-bolt posi-traction GM rear end with a 3.42 gear ratio was used, along with the RideTech 4-link suspension with coilover shocks. In the front sit the RideTech tubular control arms joined by tie rods, a center link, an idler arm, 2-inch drop spindles and coilover shocks. A 6-piston Wilwood brake system with a Wilwood master cylinder was added, along with stainless-steel brake and fuel lines. The interior is equipped with sound-deadening under the new black carpet with white OEM bucket seats covered in Pure White Classic Resilience seat covers. The dash and center console have been restored and covered in black vinyl to match the carpet, new door panels and rear panels. This car is equipped with Rally gauges and a restored iconic dash bezel. This is a factory air-conditioned car, with replaced components and an updated POV valve to run 134A refrigerant. It is finished in Black Cherry Ice Pearl by Mazda, a base coat/clear coat color application. This Firebird features the Endura bumper, which was only available for the 1973-year model. This car rides on a set of staggered set of 17-inch U.S. Mags wheels designed to mimic the iconic Rally ll wheels with Nitto tires. From The Bryan Frank Collection.