1973 Pontiac Firebird

1973 Pontiac Firebird — Custom-Built 350 V8 Pro-Touring Coupe in Orange over Black Leather

The 1973 Pontiac Firebird sits at a crossroads in American automotive history that makes it particularly interesting to collectors and drivers alike. It was the final year of the second-generation Firebird before federal bumper regulations forced significant styling changes in 1974, and it carried the last of the true pre-emissions muscle car styling cues that defined the platform from 1970 onward. The 1973 Firebird also benefited from a significant front-end redesign that gave it a cleaner, more sculpted nose compared to the 1970-1972 cars, with a new Endura bumper that integrated seamlessly into the body lines. Many enthusiasts consider the 1973 to be the best-looking of the second-generation cars precisely because it combined the aggressive proportions of the early cars with a slightly more refined finish.

The VIN on this car confirms it as a 1973 Pontiac Firebird coupe, built at the Norwood, Ohio assembly plant. The engine code in the VIN decodes to the 350 cubic inch V8, which in 1973 was one of the primary powerplants offered in the Firebird lineup. Pontiac produced approximately 46,313 Firebirds for the 1973 model year, a number that includes all variants across the base Firebird, Esprit, Formula, and Trans Am lines. Finding a well-built 1973 Firebird with a serious custom drivetrain and a clean body in orange over black is not a common occurrence.

This particular 1973 Pontiac Firebird has been built as a pro-touring driver. It is not a show car preserved behind glass. It is a purpose-built machine with a rebuilt 350 V8, a complete brake upgrade, a reworked rear suspension, and an interior that reflects the same philosophy throughout — functional upgrades executed with intention. The orange exterior against the all-black leather cabin creates a strong visual contrast that suits the car's character without looking out of place on a 1973 Firebird body.

Key details
VIN / chassis: 2S87M3N141475

Offered by Skyway Classics, 14805 Venture Dr, Farmers Branch, TX 75234. Taxes, title and fees not included.

Photos courtesy of Skyway Classics.