This 1974 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SD-455 was purchased new from Cordes Pontiac of Cedar Falls, Iowa in October 1973.
The car is finished in Buccaneer Red over a red and black interior and powered by a numbers-matching Super Duty 455ci V8 paired with a three-speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission.
Factory features include a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, power front disc brakes, Rally II wheels, air conditioning, and an AM/FM radio.
The carburetor was rebuilt, the timing was set, and the fuel and exhaust systems were serviced in 2023.
Reported to be one of 743 automatic-equipped examples for the model year.
The Super Duty 455ci V8 was rated at 290 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 395 lb-ft of torque at 2,800 rpm when new.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential equipped with 3.42:1 gearing.
Service completed in 2023, have included rebuilding the carburetor, tuning the ignition, servicing the fuel system, and repairing the exhaust system.
The exterior is finished in Buccaneer Red accented with Trans Am decals and an optional “Screaming Chicken” on the hood.
The front bumper cover and front fenders were replaced several years ago.
Rally II wheels with chrome trim rings and Pontiac center caps are fitted with 15″ Uniroyal tires.
A matching spare is located in the trunk.
Black vinyl upholstery is contrasted with red carpeting and interior trim.
Factory equipment includes bucket seats, a center console, air conditioning, and a Delco AM/FM radio.
The headliner has been replaced in preparation for the sale, as have the surround sills and the rear parcel shelf.
An engine-turned dash panel houses a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer with an inset clock, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level.
The five-digit odometer reads approximately 17k miles.
