1978 Pontiac Firebird Base Model 305 cu V8 Original CA Numbers Matching Car

1978 Pontiac Firebird Base Description

1978 Pontiac Firebird Base Model 305 cu V8Original California Palm Springs CarBuilt in the GM Van Nuys Plant has never left California so is rust free. Clear title, just passed smog in August, tags for 1 year.

I bought this car in 2006 and it took me until 2016 to restore it. The car was restored to be driven and it was restored to near original condition including the 8 track player and radio which was restored to factory specs, the non original items are listed below. I have driven the car and enjoyed it, I did not restore it to sit in the garage and look at but I really do not have the time to drive it any more. The car was gone through completely by a professional mechanic and has been worked on by the same person since. It was professionally repainted and all the dings were taken out on the door and hood angles, it was done correctly all panels were removed and painted there was no painting done with panels or trim in place. There are a few knicks from being driven but the paint is still fresh and looks good. The Engine needs detailing again the joy of living in a desert. The AC was converted to R134 and was properly installed with all new components including a new light weight high efficiency compressor all the lines were flushed the AC control does not work on the dash and leaks vacuum I have had no luck finding a replacement so it is by passed as is the heater core. AC works through the dash and floor vents and is either on or off. The AC stopped working last week I was going to ask $11750 for the car but with the AC out it is now $11250 OBO everything else about the car is listed below.

It is available for inspection if you are local or want to test drive it. Call John seven six zero 364 0 0 9 7 . Mile age may vary do to driving in the mean time.

Buyer will have to arrange pick up but I will make myself available for shipping arrangements and pickup.

1978 Pontiac Firebird Base Model 305 cu V8.

Original California Palm Springs Numbers Matching Car.
Built in GM Van Nuys Plant. Just passed smog tags for 1 year
Power Steering, 350 turbo transmission
AC converted to R134 all new components but currently not working
Restored to 99% original Specs
Complete new interior, carpets, panels, seats, seat belts and all trim, dash has been recovered with dash pad.
Original restored 8 track player and radio.
New paint 19 months ago.
New tires.
New windshield and side glass.
Mechanically was completely gone through new, brakes, fuel lines, rebuilt carb.
What's not original to the year?
Has aftermarket aluminum radiator.
Hot air choke replaced with electric choke. New lightweight R134 AC compressor. Headliner is ABS and fabric covered as opposed to original plastic and cardboard.
8 track should have speakers in the door panels, a special twin cone speaker is in the dash speaker position.
Rally instrument package should have wood grained finish not silver
Honeycomb wheels are gold should be silver.

_______ What’s Wrong_____________

AC has stopped working. AC was converted to R134, system was flushed cleaned and tested for leaks with new compressor, dryer, needle valves, and blower motor, it was either on or off it cannot be adjusted through the vacuum switch on the dash the switch leaked so it is bypassed.
Heater core is bypassed.
All the Gauges were rebuilt and they replaced the clock with a digital mechanism it was a poor job all round and the clock doesn't work again. They misaligned the mileage numbers and put the wrong mileage on it. Original reading was 75386 when it was returned it read 15386 now reads 19285 Actual mileage is 79285 speedometer runs 8 miles an hour slow.
Has a spare rim but needs repair on edge.
No Jack.
Sold as is with no warranty given or implied I can't guarantee the accuracy of the odometer