![]() ![]() Sales were slow and new 'low speed' crash mandates required that the car either be completely redesigned or jump on the bandwagon of hideous and hastily done nose jobs that were creeping into every automaker's showroom. The early 1970s were a defining period for Pontiac's fabled Firebird. And today, 'Red Bird' rolls as one very impressive classic that looks right at home reflecting summertime car shows! Its panels reflect a vivid barrage of Buccaneer Red two-stage that was borrowed straight from the excitement division's 1973 Trans Am palette. Not surprisingly, every seam on this Main Street king has been aligned to better-than-factory fit. The product of a professional, no-expense-spared build, this factory Firebird Esprit is founded on solid sheetmetal that was completely stripped, carefully massaged and married to fresh Detroit Speed mini tubs. And if you're a hardcore muscle car enthusiast who's searching for an excellent combination of show and go, well, to borrow a line from Pontiac, 'it's the beginning of your tomorrow'! ![]() ![]() The brand's 'basic' Firebirds were quick and comfortable cruisers that tastefully tempered old school Pontiac Excitement into something a bit less, shall we say, ostentatious? And that agreeable intersection of form and function was exactly the inspiration for this awesome Firebird pro-touring build except with the function dial twisted all the way to 11! Draping familiar Buccaneer Red two-stage over proven Detroit Speed bones and a hot Mast Motorsports Black Label LS7, this professionally built beast is the kind of classic that delivers on EVERY level. While the mighty Trans Am is regarded as one of Detroit's most legendary pony car powerhouses, you certainly didn't need stripes and Screamin' Chicken decals to have a crazy cool, and crazy fast, Pontiac performer. Ground Up Built Pro-Touring Firebird 644hp 427ci LS7 V8 Auto Detroit Speed Susp. ![]()
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