1973 Pontiac Firebird

The 1973 Pontiac Firebird came as a base model, Esprit, Formula, and high-performance Trans Am. Pontiac gave the Firebird a new 'eggcrate' grille insert, and a few other exterior modifications, mostly to comply with U.S. government crash standards. Standard equipment included bucket seats with all-vinyl trim, Deluxe steering wheel, loop-pile carpets, upper-level ventilation, ashtray light, Endura bumper, hubcaps, windshield radio antenna, front disc brakes, three-speed manual column shift transmission, and bright moldings on the windshield, rear window, and grille. The base price rose about $50, to $2,895. A total of 14,096 base models were sold.

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The firebird Esprit had model signature scripts on the roof pillars, custom interior, concealed windshield wipers, and twin body-color mirrors. The base price was $3,250 and a total of 17,249 examples were sold.

The Firebird Formula had a base price of $3,280 and 10,166 examples were sold. They added special twin-scoop hoods, custom cushion steering wheel, black textured grille, dual exhaust, and heavy-duty suspension.

The high-performance option was the Trans Am which gained the 'chicken' graphics for the hood. Pricing began at $4,200 and 4,802 examples were sold. Power was supplied by a 455 cubic-inch V8 engine offering 310 horsepower. Standard equipment included Safe-T-Track differential, power steering, full-width rear deck spoiler, Rally gauge cluster with clock and tachometer, Rally II wheels with trim rings, dual body-color mirrors, and front-wheel opening flares. Buyers had the choice of a Turbo-Hydramatic or four-speed manual transmission.


by Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2018

Related Reading : Pontiac Trans Am History

Produced by Pontiac, a division of General Motors, the Pontiac Trans Am was based on the Firebird coupe body style and built on the F-body platform. The last high-performance muscle motor from the original muscle car generation was the Firebird Trans Am with the 455 motor. In 1971 appearing first as the 455-HO, the 455 motor was introduced. The SD-455, a unique version of the 455 was offered....
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1973 Firebird
$3,280-$52,000
1973 Pontiac Firebird Price Range: $200 - $3,280

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Other 1973 Pontiac Models
$2,450 - $2,760
$2,920 - $3,430
$3,770 - $4,460

Trans Am Series II

Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
4,802
108.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
$4,200 - $4,200
46,313
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 100.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 170.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 310.00hp
$200 - $3,280
27,274
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
$4,735 - $4,735
46,701
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 200.00hp
$4,985 - $4,985
68,745
108.10 in.
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 200.00hp
$5,450 - $5,450
211,454
108.20 in.
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 220.00hp
$4,830 - $10,625
108.20 in.
8 cyl., 403.00 CID., 185.00hp
$6,300 - $10,625
108.20 in.
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 301.00 CID., 210.00hp
$7,180 - $7,180

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