#1979 firebird manual

Additionally, the PWH suffix on the same pad stamping corresponds with the L78 400ci engine.Īdditional photos are presented in the gallery below showing the suspension, chassis, and driveline, as well as corrosion on portions of the mechanical components.ĭocumentation includes a window sticker displaying a total price of $8,564.55 along with factory options and specifications. The engine stamping shown above includes the sequence 29L162536, which matches the ending sequence of the vehicle’s chassis number.

The car is one of 321 Formula examples equipped with this powertrain combination according to the selling dealer.

#1979 firebird manual

The numbers-matching 400ci L78 V8 was rebuilt at the time of the refurbishment, and power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The five-digit odometer shows under 57k miles, approximately 100 of which have been added by the selling dealer. The three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an engine-turned instrument panel housing a 100-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer with an inset analog clock, and auxiliary gauges. Interior equipment includes air conditioning, a Delco AM/FM stereo, optional door handle ornamentation, and the pedal trim package. The cabin features black vinyl covering the front bucket seats, and matching trim covers the dashboard, door panels, and rear seats. The vehicle is equipped with the WS6 Performance Package, which included power four-wheel disc brakes, a quick-ratio steering box, and a larger sway bar. Numbers matching 6.6 Litre 403 Olds Auto Tilt, AC, Power steering, power disc brakes, low mileage. Features include a dual hood scoops, a rear spoiler, louvered tail lights, ‘screaming chicken’ and Formula graphics, and paired chrome exhaust tips exiting behind each rear wheel.Ĭast-aluminum 15″ snowflake wheels wear Firebird-logo center caps and are mounted with older Goodyear Polysteel radial tires, which the selling dealer states are in need of replacement due to age. For Sale 25,7501979 Pontiac WS6 Formula 400 Firebird. The car was delivered new in Starlight Black (19U) and was stripped and repainted during prior ownership according to the selling dealer. Reported to be the sole example sold new in California for the model year with this powertrain combination, this Firebird Formula is now offered with a window sticker copy, PHS documentation, a copy of High Performance Pontiac featuring the car, and a clean Michigan title. It was first delivered to Bob Warren Pontiac in Manhatten Beach, California and was previously owned by the selling dealer, whom subsequently re-acquired the car in 2021. The car is equipped with a numbers-matching 400ci L78 V8 that is paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip rear axle equipped with 3.23:1 gearing. This 1979 Pontiac Firebird Formula underwent a mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment while under prior ownership in 2011, and work is said to include rebuilding the engine, repainting the exterior, and refreshing the interior.