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1974 Pontiac Firebird

Trans Am
RM Open Roads, April 2021 (Online Only)
Wednesday, 21 April - Thursday, 29 April 2021
$51,000
Not sold at a high bid of
$60,000 - $65,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
288
Lot Number
#3+
Cosmetic restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 2V87X4N133209; Engine no. 7044270SP. Buccaneer Red over black vinyl. 455/290hp, automatic, Service Replacement engine, Super Stock wheels, Radial T/A tires, Shaker hood, 8-track stereo, power steering and brakes, tilt steering column, rear window defogger, console.

Evaluation: Scroungy underbody that’s never been stripped or restored but has good suspension and brakes. Attractive but aged engine compartment. Good upholstery, which is claimed to be original. Not restored but done to high cosmetic and appearance standards.

Bottom Line: Sold at Mecum Dallas six months ago for $41,800 and sought to be flipped here for a profit. The consignor wasn’t wrong, just optimistic. This was a realistic bid for a handsome automatic transmission Trans Am SD with a replacement engine and could have been taken without regret.

by Rick Carey
8 May 2021
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