1997 Pontiac Formula Firebird Firehawk 6-spd, T-tops W/all Slp Options - Ram Air on 2040-cars

One of the last great Pontiacs built!  This 1997 Formula would have been a great collector’s item just as it sits in tuxedo black with leather interior, T-tops, manual 6spd transmission, A/C & the full complement of power features.  However this car was ordered with the SLP FIREHAWK package & ALL of the optional competition model upgrades making it one of the most sought after performance cars of its day.

Base FIREHAWK alterations included:

• Lightweight composite hood with Functional Cold Air Induction (RAM AIR)
• Performance Air Induction Featuring a High Flow AC Filter
• 17"x9.0" Cast Aluminum Alloy Wheels
• 275/40 ZR 17 Firestone Firehawk SZ50 Tires
• Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust System
• Larger Front Anti-Sway bar and Revised Rear Track
• Quaker State Synquest Synthetic Engine Oil
• Halogen Fog Lamps
• Commemorative Firehawk Plaque

Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of Options listed above:    $4,595.00

Optional FIREHAWK Upgrades Ordered:

• Optional 17"x9" Chrome-Plated, Five Spoke Aluminum Wheels  $799.00
• Optional Torsion Torque Sensing Limited Slip Differential w/AAM Aluminum Cover  $999.00
• Optional Hurst Performance Shifter with Leather Wrapped Embossed Knob  $349.00
• Optional Level II Bilstein Sport Suspension Package   $999.00
• Optional Firehawk Front Floor Mats   $99.00
• Optional Oil Cooler Package   $299.00

Total SLP Firehawk Options Ordered/Installed:   $8,139.00

This car was also built with the T43 up-level (Trans Am) rear spoiler & is coded correctly on the SPI tag in the center console - not all Firehawks received this upgrade.

Added to the already hefty price of $25,114.00 for the Formula and with a dealer markup added for rarity - this car stickered at $36,248.00 when sold new at Capitol Pontiac/Buick/Cadillac in Boise, ID in 1997!  Documentation includes the original window sticker, the SLP sticker, Optional Equipment sticker with adjusted market value, original (blank) SLP ordering package with photo, and all door jamb stickers from Pontiac & SLP intact & in beautiful legible condition.

The car has been maintained beautifully and it shows.  Replaced in the last 6 months: Distributor, plug wires, valve cover gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, PCV valve & hoses, Serpentine belt, all fluids/filters and two tires.  The A/C is fully charged & works properly, the window motors work as they should and the headlight buckets operate correctly.  There are no codes present or pending, the clutch is tight, engine strong, free flowing SLP exhaust has a great throaty sound and the car handles like it is on rails!

This car is in very nice driver condition with only a few defects worth mentioning.  The car has been refinished and the paint shows nicely with very few chips, scratches or cracks in the paint on the front & rear bumper covers.  One of the fog lights is missing (easily replaced), the driver's seat has a small tear from a careless mechanic with something in his back pocket, and the chrome on the four wheels has started to lift & peel.  

This is a car you can purchase to drive any day to work or for weekend trips to the beach.  Its factory rated at 26 mpg on the highway and will do better if you can restrain yourself from standing on the gas pedal - on a recent 200 mile trip I got 25 mpg while fighting the temptation to push the car.  Values on these cars have started to climb and those equipped with the competition options rarely come up for public sale and command the highest prices.  This one is conservatively valued based on miles & condition and should continue to rise over the years.  These cars are the COPO Camaros of this generation and are already recognized as such.  I had planned on keeping this car for a while but have been offered another car I've been chasing for years so it needs to go.

The car is available as needed for inspection/verification and test drive but realize - once you drive it, you will want it!  As always - please don't waste your time or mine if you are not a serious buyer/collector or need to ask somebody's permission to buy the car or use the money.  Low ball offers are for amateurs, real collectors have done their research and know what these cars are worth and understand their rarity - this is not your regular Firebird/Formula/Trans Am & the FIREHAWKS were not all built the same! 

I'm pricing this car well below market value & this is a no reserve auction so bid to win!  PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS CAR if you do not intend to purchase it.  It has been re-listed because ericzimmerman2 (161) bid without having the money to purchase it and was then unable to secure financing!  This is completely irresponsible and against e-Bay rules unfortunately I cannot leave him negative feedback so the world will never know!  

I was asked earlier if I could forward an engine shot & was surprised I had not included one in the auction listing - so I took one today & loaded it up.  This morning while looking for a brochure for a different car of mine, I realized I had two original 1997 Firebird dealership brochures.  Since one is a duplicate that's in beautiful condition I will send it along with the documentation.  This is a great car, somebody is going to be very happy with it!!!