1979 Pontiac Firebird

What do you get when you combine show-stopping graphics, a rare options package, an interior thats as good as new, and a formidable powertrain? You get one of the most uncommon classics on the market, thats what. This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Redbird is definitely something you dont see everyday, with its highly-unique graphics and decals ensuring that it turns heads anywhere it goes. A high-level luxury appearance package for the Firebird Esprit, the Redbird package included unique paint, color-matched wheels, a unique interior color combination, a special decal package and more, all designed to make this car stand out! Powered by a period-correct Pontiac 301 C.I. V8 breathing through a 2-barrel carburetor, this 79 Firebird makes more than enough power to be one fantastic cruiser. And, with only 57k believed-to-be-original miles showing on the odometer, this Pontiac has plenty of life left in it! Torque is put to the pavement through a smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission, perfect for long-distance cruising. The exterior Mayan Red paint looks absolutely stunning laid out over this Firebirds laser-straight bodylines, and it pairs perfectly with the accenting gold Redbird pinstriping that runs the length of the car! In addition, the floors, frame, trunk and jambs on this Redbird are all rock-solid and in fantastic shape! Opening the twin doors reveals a stunningly original, immaculate interior that feels just like stepping into a showroom car in 1979. Complete with comfy Redbird-specific Carmine Red cloth & vinyl bucket seats, a full center console, and a working original AM/FM radio, this 79 Pontiacs interior is the very definition of style. Packed with options from the factory, this Redbird is fitted with power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, factory A/C, Dual-Sport mirrors, a remote drivers mirror, factory gauges, a tilt steering wheel, a working original AM/FM stereo, a full center console, and a sweet-sounding dual exhaust system. The car rides on a unique set of color-matched 15 Pontiac snowflake wheels over a slick set of Cooper Cobra RWL tires for a delightfully-striking appearance straight out of 1979! This Redbird runs and drives down the road like a brand-new car, ready to go at the turn of a key. Being the rarity that it is, youre not going to see another one for a long time, so dont let this one get away! Wed love to see it in your driveway. VIN and Cowl Tag decode as follows: VIN- 2T87Y9L196721 2: Pontiac Motor Division T: Firebird Esprit 87: 2-door Sport Coupe Y: Pontiac 301 C.I. V8, 2-barrel carburetor 9: 1979 model year L: Los Angeles / Van Nuys GM Assembly Plant, California, U.S.A. 196721: Serial number; 96,721st Pontiac scheduled for production at Van Nuys Assembly COWL TAG- 79: 1979 model year 06C: Production date in the 3rd week of June, 1979 2FS87: 2 = Pontiac Motor Division FS = Firebird 87 = 2-door Sport Coupe L: Built in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. 273930: Fisher Body unit number; no relation to VIN 74B: Carmine Cloth deluxe interior trim 75L75U: Mayan Red exterior paint W: Water-based paint A51: Bucket seats