1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is a real, PHS-documented Formula, sold new in Jackson, Mississippi, and finished in rare Sunstorm Yellow. Fewer than 700 Formula 400s were ever built in this color, which makes it a standout at any show and a strong addition to a serious collection. About six years ago, the car received a thorough restoration that added high-performance engine and transmission internals, a new suspension, frame extenders, fresh paint, and a custom interior. The result is a rare, authentic Formula that is amazing to drive and backed by the documentation collectors look for.

Engine & Transmission

400 cubic-inch 4-barrel V8, the signature powerplant of the Formula 400
Engine upgraded with high-performance internals during the restoration
Heavy-duty TH400 automatic transmission, also rebuilt with high-performance internals
3.73:1 10-bolt Posi rear end for strong launches and even traction
Delivers an exciting, responsive driving experience

Exterior

Sunstorm Yellow finish (paint code 51) in new paint from the restoration
Classic second-generation Firebird coupe styling with the Formula’s purposeful presence
Chrome rally wheels
White-letter radial tires
Factory tinted glass

Interior

Black bucket seats, newly upholstered as custom buckets during the restoration
Originally equipped with factory custom front and rear seats
New digital gauges, replacing the factory custom gauge package
Factory tilt steering wheel
AM-FM cassette stereo

Suspension & Chassis

All-new high-performance suspension built to handle the added horsepower
Frame extenders added for improved rigidity and sharper handling
Factory power steering
Factory power disc brakes
10-bolt Posi rear axle

Additional Info

Mileage: 4,070 (exempt)
VIN: 2U87T4N128300
VIN decode: 2 = Pontiac, U = Firebird Formula, 87 = coupe, T = 400/4BBL V8, 4 = 1974 model year, N = Norwood, Ohio assembly plant, 128300 = sequence number
Cowl tag: 01E = built the fifth week of January, 74-2FS87 = 1974 Firebird coupe, N12855 = plant number, Trim 576B = Black, Paint 51 = Sunstorm Yellow
Documentation: PHS documents confirm the car’s authenticity as a real Formula 400
Provenance: Sold new in Jackson, Mississippi
Rarity: Fewer than 700 Formula 400s were produced in Sunstorm Yellow
Restoration: Completed approximately six years ago, with high-performance engine and transmission internals, new suspension, frame extenders, new paint, new custom bucket seats, and new digital gauges
Factory options: Formula package, 400 V8, automatic transmission, power steering, power disc brakes, custom front and rear seats, tinted glass, tilt wheel, custom gauges, AM-FM cassette, chrome rally wheels, white-letter radial tires