1973 Formula 400 4,760 Original Miles

[1969z280]

My 1973 Formula 400 Firebird will be presented at the First Bloomington Gold All Survivor Show on Sunday June 29th in St. Charles, Illinois. It will be displayed under the GM tent. It is a remarkable survivor. It is equipped as follows: Valencia Gold with Custom Saddle Interior, 400, PS, PB, AM/FM 8-Track, Turbo 400, Posi, Air Conditioning, Rally II Wheels, All 5 Original Firestone Wide Oval Tires, Complete Owner History and all of the paperwork. It is 100% original from the paint, to the red oxide floor pans, to the factory markings and inspection tags. I am asking $40,000.00 but I am always interested in trades or offers.

I have a number of survivor Pontiacs that I will be offering for sale this year. Stop by the show or give me a call. My name is Ed and I can be reached at (847) 809-8022.

[njsteve]

Do you have any photos you can post? Sounds interesting.

[1969z280]

Steve:

I will post some pictures some pictures this week. It's pretty incredible especially the undercarriage.

Ed

[Xplantdad]

Here are the pics!

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[Xplantdad]

More!

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[Xplantdad]

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[Xplantdad]

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[92646]

Wow nice car. Finally a perfect low mileage original car for sale that Scott does not own.
Mark Sheppard http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/BruceRocks.gif

[SuperNovaSS]

Unreal! Nice car!

[Dave Rifkin]

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

[Xplantdad]

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All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

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That and... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif

Seriously, good luck with the sale http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[Belair62]

I always had a soft spot for these. Much cooler hood than a T/A.

[Mr70]

I always thought that too.
That is just some incredibly low mileage..http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif car.

[YenkoYS-199Stinger]

Nice car!!!!!!

I have a friend here in Houston that has a twin to it, but a 72. He found his in a garage here in Houston a few years back and was parked with about 6k miles when the son went to Vietnam. The son did not make it back and the car just sat. During hurricane Alicia in the 80's a tree fell into the garage roof and damaged the roof on the car. Joe fixed that and it is a time capsule like yours.

Best of luck with the sale. Beautiful car.

[TimG]

Great car, I think it will be wonderful to see vehicles like this at Bloomington this year.

[PeteLeathersac]

Incredible!!!
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The early style Formula hoods have always been my favourite too!.
Nice to know cars like this still exist...thanks for sharing!!!

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~ Pete

[1969z280]

Bruce:

Many thanks for posting the pictures for me. I followed your tutorial but I just couldn't seem to get them to go. I even had my 16 year old nephew help me but to no avail.

This is a great car and the paint is in awesome condition. The original Florida owner purchased it for his wife. She drove it 2,000 miles and decided that she didn't like it. He collected cars and put the car with his others in a bubble. It stayed there until 1999 when he passed and was purchased by the gentleman who insured his vehicles.

It starts on the first crank and the choke works beautifully. The air blows cold and it drives like a new 1973. One interesting thing is that the exhaust note is almost perfect and is incredibly throaty.

Anyway, it will be at Bloomington and I'm very excited about showing it. David Burroughs invited it to be in the GM tent. See you there, http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/youguysrock.gif

[Steve Shauger]

Hi Ed, Brett and I will be there helping with the camaro/chevelle side of the survivor program...So we will finally meet. BTW an awesome car.

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[1969z280]

Steve:

Thanks and I am looking forward to finally meeting you as well.

Ed

[Draginwagon]

A Low Mileage Legit Car that's So Beautiful it Makes you want to Cry....
Wow!!!!

[Draginwagon]

If my wagon goes,
I think I would need a Firebird to Fill the Hole.
P.S. I learned how to put the photos in, It's easy, use "Photobucket" to store photos and from there you can put them in the text using the image button.
If I can learn it...anyone can.
Beautiful Bird you have.... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gif

[scorpio ps]

Ed, You have a PM.

[TimG]

Will it be in the tent before the Sunday Survivor event?
I'd sure like to see the car.

[1969z280]

Dragin Wagon:

I did everything but use the image button. I tried using the URL and some other stuff. Hopefully, the third time's the charm. Thanks for the tip and I'm glad you like the Formula. Ed

[1969z280]

TimG:

I'm bringing the Formula over on Saturday in my trailer. I'm not sure when they'll let me move it in but as far as I know it's not until Sunday morning. Give me a call 847.809.8022 on Saturday and we'll hook up.

Ed

[Xplantdad]

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Dragin Wagon:

I did everything but use the image button. I tried using the URL and some other stuff. Hopefully, the third time's the charm. Thanks for the tip and I'm glad you like the Formula. Ed

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Ed, PM me your number and I'll give you a call later this afternoon/evening. We'll have you posting pics in less than a minute! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[scott s]

No but id like to own it.....very nice piece http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Johnny Horsepower]

Ed.............what a car! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Can-I-Have-It.gif I may be able to make it this weekend, but I doubt it. We need to talk about your other Pontiacs.

Good luck with the show and the sale.

JOHN http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[TimG]

Ed, I'd love to see it. Thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1969z280]

Johnny:

You're like Steve Shaugger with me. I have been at the same places as you but we have never met. I hope you can make it. I'll be the chubby guy sitting on the lawn chair next to the car. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[csx289]

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Johnny:

You're like Steve Shaugger with me. I have been at the same places as you but we have never met. I hope you can make it. I'll be the chubby guy sitting on the lawn chair next to the car. Ed



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Ed,

Johnny will be the chubby guy that doesn't show. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Colin

[Lloyd-TX]

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Nice car!!!!!!

I have a friend here in Houston that has a twin to it, but a 72. He found his in a garage here in Houston a few years back and was parked with about 6k miles when the son went to Vietnam. The son did not make it back and the car just sat. During hurricane Alicia in the 80's a tree fell into the garage roof and damaged the roof on the car. Joe fixed that and it is a time capsule like yours.

Best of luck with the sale. Beautiful car.

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Are you referring to Joe Parish's drop-dead gorgeous Monarch Yellow '72 455HO Formula? If so, you have a couple of minor details mixed up on the car, but it is quite a car. It's a 36K mile deal.

Here's a pic . . .

[Xplantdad]

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Johnny:

You're like Steve Shaugger with me. I have been at the same places as you but we have never met. I hope you can make it. I'll be the chubby guy sitting on the lawn chair next to the car. Ed



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Ed,

Johnny will be the chubby guy that doesn't show. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Colin

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[Norwood]

Ed and anyone else, We really are never sure of the heritage of our cars up to the day that we actually know the car. Ed I don't think that you have known this car very long, so you REALLY don't know for sure. This car was owned by my neighbor and I have driven it, and have seen it up close. IT IS A BEUTIFUL CAR with out question. I heard its history and I can tell all that the way you tell it is the same as I heard it. I am interested to see if the chip is still there. Here are a few pics of it in my driveway from a couple of summers ago. See you Sunday
Norwood

This car has been talked about on PY in the past...

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[1969z280]

Norwood:

I'm very sure of the heritage of this Firebird and have the complete owner history. As you stated, you heard what I stated. I purchased the car from your neighbor and I told him last year that it would be at Bloomington. I hope he attends. It's a great car and I touched up the chip in the paint. Ed

[Norwood]

Ed, I for one am not questioning it, as I said a beutiful car. I just think that we never really know for sure about these things. No offence ment, I hope non was taken. I think that I might head down the street and see if someone wants to use my extra ticket on Sunday

[GTO_DON]

Wasnt this car on ebay a little while ago?

[Johnny Horsepower]

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Johnny:

You're like Steve Shaugger with me. I have been at the same places as you but we have never met. I hope you can make it. I'll be the chubby guy sitting on the lawn chair next to the car. Ed



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Ed,

Johnny will be the chubby guy that doesn't show. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Colin

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Colon, maybe its the heat...................but did you just ask me to show you my chubby?? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1969z280]

I think the first ever Bloomington Gold All Makes Survivor show was quite a success. It was nice to finally meet many members from this board and Performance Years. While they gave participation certificates to everyone who attended, some cars were singled out in recognition of outstanding preservation. The judges did a sample review of the vehicles that were present and David Burroughs and Keith Martin were the hosts. I thought it was a great day and a good start to this much needed event.

The good news is my Formula received one of the Recognition Certificates and David Burroughs, amongst others, told me it was a "no brainer". Thanks to every one who stopped by especially Steve Shaugger. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1969z280]

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[mockingbird812]

Congrats Edman!

[Xplantdad]

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Congrats Edman!

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Ya beat me to it Sam! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

[70 Forest Green Zee]

Ed..I thought your car was exceptional! Great car, why on earth do you want to sell it???

[1969z280]

Randy:

I've got so many irons in the fire with so many projects, when I'm finished or the cars are this original and nice, I like to see them go to new homes where they can become the star of the show. I've currently got 20 cars and I can't afford to keep them all. Although, I do have a soft spot for Firebirds and this is a great car. Thanks, Ed

[Steve Shauger]

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I think the first ever Bloomington Gold All Makes Survivor show was quite a success. It was nice to finally meet many members from this board and Performance Years. While they gave participation certificates to everyone who attended, some cars were singled out in recognition of outstanding preservation. The judges did a sample review of the vehicles that were present and David Burroughs and Keith Martin were the hosts. I thought it was a great day and a good start to this much needed event.

The good news is my Formula received one of the Recognition Certificates and David Burroughs, amongst others, told me it was a "no brainer". Thanks to every one who stopped by especially Steve Shauger. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

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Hi Ed, all I can say is what a great car and a Benchmark candidate for sure. The owners really preserved that car, and it is "as delivered from the factory". Great meeting you and thanks for participating. I look forward to seeing you next year with possibly another survivor jewel.

Oh Shauger has only one g. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Congrat on your achievement http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[1969z280]

New price; $37,500.00

Thanks, Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

[1969z280]

My Formula 400 is on ebay. Ed http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/burnout.gif

ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=007&sspagename=STRK%3AME SE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170240957716&rd=1)

[SS427]

"This is truly a bench mark level car."

What a gross understatement. This is truly one of if not THE best surviving example. Great e-bay add as well. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[1969z280]

Rick:

Thanks for the kind words. Coming from guys like you and Steve Shauger, it means a lot to me. Sincerely, Ed Lis