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The concept of owning, maintaining and insuring a Muscle Car in 1973 was all but done. There were, however, a few holdouts for those who knew their way around an order sheet.
For the Pontiac enthusiast, the Trans Am was generally the way to go. After the launch of the second generation Firebirds in 1970, the sleek and sporty Pony Car could be a subtle 6-cylinder commuter or a V8 screamer, complete with spoilers and a Shaker hood scoop. There was, however, an alternative for those that preferred to be a bit lower key. The Formula Firebird had nicer trim, additional standard features and it could be ordered with the highest performance engine offered by any manufacturer in 1973, known as the Super Duty 455.
With forged aluminum pistons, a variety of engine provisions and forged steel rods, these were very special high performance engines built when performance was certainly not politically correct. This Super Duty 455 Formula Firebird is one of a mere ten produced with the 4-speed manual transmission. It is the ultimate sleeper, built with dog-dish hubcaps, no spoilers, no center console, no radio and absolutely no extra trim.
Originally purchased from G.M. Overseas headquarters in New York, it was then shipped to a U.S. soldier stationed in Germany. When he was discharged, he shipped it home to Ohio where he drag raced in NHRA competitio
For the Pontiac enthusiast, the Trans Am was generally the way to go. After the launch of the second generation Firebirds in 1970, the sleek and sporty Pony Car could be a subtle 6-cylinder commuter or a V8 screamer, complete with spoilers and a Shaker hood scoop. There was, however, an alternative for those that preferred to be a bit lower key. The Formula Firebird had nicer trim, additional standard features and it could be ordered with the highest performance engine offered by any manufacturer in 1973, known as the Super Duty 455.
With forged aluminum pistons, a variety of engine provisions and forged steel rods, these were very special high performance engines built when performance was certainly not politically correct. This Super Duty 455 Formula Firebird is one of a mere ten produced with the 4-speed manual transmission. It is the ultimate sleeper, built with dog-dish hubcaps, no spoilers, no center console, no radio and absolutely no extra trim.
Originally purchased from G.M. Overseas headquarters in New York, it was then shipped to a U.S. soldier stationed in Germany. When he was discharged, he shipped it home to Ohio where he drag raced in NHRA competitio
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1973 Pontiac Firebird Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Pontiac Firebird
(Data based on Model Year 1973 sales)
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 2T87M3N132849 Sold for USD$71,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas | |
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 2T87M3N132849 Sold for USD$73,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$45,100 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$51,700 2022 Mecum : Dallas | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$35,200 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Chassis#: 2T87M3N138836 Sold for USD$30,000 2022 GAA : July 2022 | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$66,000 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$27,500 2021 Mecum : Dallas | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Sold for USD$37,000 2021 GAA : February 2021 | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Esprit Sold for USD$12,100 2020 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1973 Pontiac Formula 350 Sold for USD$11,250 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Resto Mod Sold for USD$34,650 2019 Mecum : Houston | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Resto Mod Sold for USD$35,200 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Sold for USD$31,500 2016 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Chassis#: 2U87T3N145328 Sold for USD$11,000 2016 Leake Auction : Dallas Spring | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Sold for USD$40,557 2015 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | |
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ESPRIT Sold for USD$80,000 2014 Mecum - Chicago | |
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Super Duty 455 CI, Automatic Sold for USD$86,000 2014 Mecum - Kissimmee |
Pontiac Firebirds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1973 Pontiac Firebird's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 2022 Mecum Indy | $65,000 | |||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Super Duty | 2020 Mecum : Kansas City | $110,000 | |||
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2020 Carlisle Auctions : Winter AutoFest | ||||
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD | 2014 McCormick's Palm Springs # 57 | $31,000 | |||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 2U87Y3N142276 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $17,500 | ||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula | 2U87Y3N142276 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | $17,000 | ||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Super Duty 455 CI, Automatic | 2012 Mecum Dallas, TX | $65,000 | |||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Coupe | 2012 Mecum Kansas City, MO | $13,500 | |||
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 2011 Mecum Kansas City, MO | ||||
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD | 2T87M3N110316 | 2009 Silver Auction Spokane | $6,750 | ||
1973 Pontiac Firebird Hard Top | 2008 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall | $25,000 | |||
1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 400 | 2007 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 18, 2007 | $7,100 |
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