Type: Private
Price: $24,000
Location: Williston, ND
Condition: Used
Make: Pontiac
Model: Firebird
Year: 1981
Color: Black
Mileage: 3200
Transmission: Automatic
Extras: Power Steering
1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am 4.9L WS6 with T-Tops and 4 wheel disk brakes.
1981 was the final year of the second generation body style made famous in the “Smokey & the Bandit" movies. This beautiful iconic muscle car has had a complete restoration from stem to stern about 3,200 miles ago and looks absolutely fantastic. The vehicle has just
over 92K original miles on the chassis and original numbers matching powertrain. The body is laser straight and the doors align and close without any sag. The deep black paint is show quality and pops in the sunlight with a touch of gold metallic. The motor was completely gone through and everything was either replaced or restored.
This car has no exhaust, fluid, or oil leaks. Every gasket and seal is new to include BOP's Viton 1 piece rear main seal and oil pan gasket. All of the hoses, fuel, and vacuum lines have been replaced. The motor has a new radiator, 180 degree thermostat, as well as new alternator, water, fuel, power steering, and oil pumps. The motor is run with 6 quarts of
Amsoil ZROD fully synthetic oil with zinc to help keep the temps down and the turbo from cooking. The car wears all new brakes to include a new booster, calipers, discs, pads, and brake lines.
The suspension is completely new and includes shocks, struts, springs, and bushings. The original turbo wheels were completely restored and wear new BF Goodrich 245/60R15 white letter radials all the way around. The TH350 transmission was completely rebuilt along with the original performance ratchet shifter. A Hurst racing solid shift cable was added and the transmission provides firm, positive shifts. The rear end maintains its original 3:08 gear set and was inspected and given new gear case lube
prior to being powder-coated. A new fuel tank was installed and strapped up to a freshly undercoated bottom.
A 2.5" downpipe was attached to the turbo which connects to a custom 2.5" Borla XR-1 Multicore exhaust with dual 2.5" tips. The car sounds fantastic and has no cabin drone whatsoever. The factory quadrajet carburetor was sent to Cliff's for a performance rebuild and was given the proper components to run modern fuel and modified to allow the secondary doors to fully open. A new K&N filter rests inside the air cleaner and the cold air ductwork has all been updated with new fittings and properly connected to the air snorkel in the fender well.
The turbo was given a performance rebuild and ceramic coating by renowned turbo builder G-Pop shop. The car is currently dialed in at about 12 lbs. of boost and runs very well. A boost controller has been placed into the turbo to wastegate line allowing the owner to easily adjust the boost level. The Turbo Charge Boost lights all work and light up in sequence as they should. The dash was sent out for restoration as was the gold gauge bezel and shifter plate. The black vinyl interior is all new to include front and rear seat covers, door panels, and trim. The carpets and vinyl mats are also new.
A boost gauge has been added onto the lower console in front of the shifter. Double sided adhesive was used in order to avoid having to drill holes. The factory radio was upgraded with a modern board making the system blue-tooth compatible while providing the driver with an in-dash microphone and USB port. Kenwood speakers were added to deliver quality sound.
Used 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 3,200 miles, Black
The car features a stainless-steel body over a gray leather upholstery, and power comes from a 2.85-liter V6 paired with a three-speed automatic transaxle.
Additional equipment includes gull-wing doors, rear window louvers, power accessories, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. Service performed in preparation for the sale reportedly included the
Used 1981 Delorean DMC-12 12,900 miles
The car was given a high-quality repaint in the correct Raven black color, and the paint still gleams and while the chrome on the original bumpers is a bit hazy, the rest of the bodys various chrome and stainless-steel accents present well.
Panel fit and alignment is excellent and all the glass, including the windshield, is original. Overall, this T-bird shows as a nice, driver quality car.
Used 1961 Ford Thunderbird 57,000 miles
Is finished in silver and black over white patterned upholstery and is powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
Equipment includes a black removable hardtop, a GMC hood ornament, 15? steel wheels, a power rear window, air conditioning, a center storage console with cup holders, and a push-button stereo.
Used 1979 GMC Jimmy 2dr, 33,200 miles
The engine is a new 383-cu.
in. crate motor thatâs rated at 430 horsepower. The engine was new in 2019 and has approximately 2,000 miles on it, per the seller. Engine components include an Edelbrock intake manifold, a Holley Stealth EFI, aluminum cylinder heads, Hedman exhaust headers, twin electric fans, and a serpentine belt system. The
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 three-speed automatic transmission was also new at the time of the engine build. Cold starts are easy thanks to the electronic fuel injection and an electric fuel pump, who also reports a smooth idle, no smoke, and no drips. The gas tank and fuel lines are new.
The Ember Red paint is said to be original, and the seller reports a few small chips, but he states it looks âvery niceâ overall. He points out a small dent in the roof over the passengerâs door, a small dent by the trunk lock, and some fading on the driverâs-side front fender. the car has been repainted since itâs so nice. â All the glass is original with a small rock chip in the windshield. The
floors and trunk are solid, but there is a little surface rust on the frame. The headlights and taillights have been upgraded to LED units. The weatherstripping was replaced about two years ago, because the âoriginals were dry and brittle.
â The carpet is also original and does have some wear spots on the edges, but no holes. Full floormats protect the carpet. The headliner is original, with no tears or fading. The gauges have been replaced with modern ones from Dakota Digital. The new air-conditioning system with R134a refrigerant is from Vintage Air. The original radio doesnât work. The windows and locks are all manually operated. The steering wheel shows no cracks or issues.
Used 1963 Chevrolet Impala 58,000 miles, Red
One of 2,934 such cars produced that year, this 1957 Pontiac Chieftain Safari two-door station wagon is presented as a functional car with its original engine.
Its seller notes some cosmetic issues, but reports it has benefited from recent mechanical attention. The Chieftain Safari was powered in 1957 by Pontiacâs 347-cu. in. OHV V-8. With
a compression ratio of 10.0:1 when mated to the Hydra-Matic transmission and a Rochester 2GC two-barrel carburetor, the Pontiac V-8 was rated by the manufacturer at 252 horsepower when new. The engine in this Chieftain Safari is said to be original to the car, with no stated rebuild history.
Rapid start and no functional issues with the Hydra-Matic four-speed automatic transmission, with no powertrain leaks noted. The engine bay presents as being stock and acceptably clean. the body seals and weatherstripping are in leak-free condition, and states further that the car is free of rust. The chrome trim, including the massive side sweeps, appears to be straight and in very good, undamaged
condition. The Chieftain Safari is now outfitted with Oldsmobile flipper wheel covers. The grille looks to be free of damage. The glass is in very good condition, and states that all lighting is functional.
the vinyl interior facings have been replaced. The materials present as being in excellent condition, with no tears or discoloration visible in the photos. The carpeting and headliner are reported to be in overall good condition. The steel dashboard, with a crack-free padded top, appears to be missing none of its trim, including the large, metalized insert, and presents strongly. All the instrumentation is reported to be properly operable except for the factory AM radio. The heater
is termed operable. The cargo area is fully carpeted and presents as being strongly clean.
the Pontiacâs springs and shock absorbers are entirely new and he reports no damage or modification to other existing components. The hydraulic drum brakes are also new, but will require adjustment. The manual steering is reported to function properly. The whitewall tires are reported to be new.
Used 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 5,334 miles, Black
The engine is a later-model 350-cu.
in. V-8. He did report that a Holley Sniper EFI fuel system was recently installed along with a new exhaust system and totally new wiring. He says the electronic fuel injection provides easy cold starts and admits to an oil leak at the front of the oil pan. There are 264 miles on both the engine and the rebuilt
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic transmission. The trim tag code 932 indicates that this Corvette was originally saddle tan, but itâs now black. Regarding the paint condition, the seller says, âFair, it can be polished very well, but it has swirls.
â There is a noted paint chip on the passengerâs door. The glass and seals are all new; there is no rust; and the car has never been in the rain since its restoration. The soft-top is new. The interior has also been changed from its original saddle tan to blue leather. The upholstery is new, but there is one scratch on the driverâs seat thatâs visible in a photo. The carpet is new as are the Dakota Digital gauges and
the aftermarket stereo, although the seller says itâs âkind of tinny. â The heater is reported to be in working order. The suspension components were restored during the initial restoration phase.
The BFGoodrich tires, sized 205/65R15, are mounted on Budnik alloy wheels. The tires only have 264 miles on them, but theyâre 30 years old, according to the seller. The drum brakes are new and there is no play in the steering.
Used 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, 1,350 miles, Black
This 1970 Plymouth ’Cuda is one of 2,724 produced for the single model year and is finished in blue over black.
Power is provided by a 340ci V8 paired with a numbers-matching four-speed manual transmission. Additional equipment includes a Hurst pistol grip shifter, triple two-barrel carburetor induction system, heater with a defroster, power-assisted
Used 1970 Plymouth Cuda 32,760 miles
