1988 FIREBIRD FORMULA WS6, T TOPS 50K ORIGINAL MILES

  • 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

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 professionally resprayed. Goodyear Eagle GT II’s with only 4k miles. Glass all around is original and in excellent condition. Weather stripping like new. 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. Lloyd's Firebird logo mats.

Mechanical:

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 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 Michigan

New Coolant Reservoir.

Front wheel bearings packed

New heater core

Summary:

This is a great car. Impossible to duplicate the work and attention put into this car for the price. 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, don’t miss this one. Private Seller.