1988 FIREBIRD FORMULA WS6, T TOPS 50K ORIGINAL MILES SHOW QUALITY

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  • Location: Paramus, New Jersey, United States
  • Make: Pontiac
  • Model: Firebird
  • Type: Coupe
  • Trim: FORMULA
  • Year: 1988
  • Mileage: 50,101
  • VIN: 1g2fs21e4jl262280
  • Color: Red
  • Engine size: 5.0
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Gray
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Options: T TOPS WS6 PACKAGE, Cassette Player
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1988 Pontiac Firebird FORMULA Description

1988 FIREBIRD FORMULA 5.0L, T-TOPS, WS6, 50K ORIGINAL MILES, SHOWROOM QUALITY CAR

Well documented 50k mile car, original red exterior paint and interior, clean history, no accidents,100% sorted and turnkey. Meticulously maintained.

Exterior:

The red paint is original and in excellent condition with a deep gloss shine. The original 16" Formula wheels were restored. The T-tops are in excellent condition with no leaks. New Hawks rear aerowing professionally installed. Lower gray body paint was professionally resprayed. Goodyear Eagle GT II’s with lots of tread left. Glass all around is original and in excellent condition. Weather stripping is like new. Decals are in excellent original condition. There are a couple of tiny ping dents on the car – easily fixed with a paintless dent repair.

Interior:

The gray interior is outstanding - original seats with no rips, carpet, dash, panels, seat belts, steering wheel, etc. etc. All gauges, horn, lights, radio, power antenna windows, work as they should. The headliner was replaced and is in excellent condition. High quality Firebird logo mats.

Mechanical:

All stock 5.0 liter engine looks and drives like brand new. Correct Stock exhaust. Detailed engine compartment. Super tight car - drives and handles like new. The brakes and steering are in excellent working order. Turn the key and go, gets 26 mpg highway and cruises with modern cars all day long. Ice cold AC. Car was driven over 1200 miles one way by its previous Texas owner – it literally can be driven anywhere with total confidence.

Undercarriage:

The undercarriage is outstanding - no rust.

Professional Work Done over the last three years:


Changed Transmission Fluid & Filter
New Fuel Pump

Multiple oil changes

Changed Engine Coolant
Changed Differential Fluid (w/ Limited slip additive) - twice
Flushed and changed Brake Fluid
New 180 degree thermostat
Put in new cooling "fan on" switch (195 deg)
Replaced axle and brake cylinder seal
New Starter
Replaced upper and lower radiator hoses
Replaced both headlight motors
Converted the A/C System to R134 (Kit- new compressor, drier, expansion valve, tubing, etc)
Replaced all Valve Guide seals Done from the top by pressurizing each cylinder).
(zero blue smoke on start-up). New Spark Plugs

Bead blasted and re-painted valve covers
Balanced Tires

New power antenna.
Radio restored by M&R Electronics in MN

New Coolant Reservoir.

Front wheel bearings packed

New heater core

Summary:

Car is great in so many ways. You can put this car against 15k mile examples and it is stronger. It would be impossible to duplicate the work and attention put into this car. Lots of documentation comes with the car– maintenance ownership etc. Truly one of the best around.Bidders are welcomed to schedule an appointment and inspect the car in person. If you are into 80’s Formulas and Trans Am’s, you don’t want to miss out on this one. Private Seller.