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£15,680

1981 Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, 5.0 V8 Automatic. Registration number CEY 144W

Ewbank's • UK • 20 Aug 2023

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£15,680

1981 Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, 5.0 V8 Automatic. Registration number CEY 144W

UK • 20 Aug 2023

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Canadian-imported Trans Am boasts low mileage (56,840 kms) and a black exterior with a red velour interior. It features a T-bar roof, honeycomb wheels, and Eagle decals, having been imported to the UK in 2017 and stored for a significant portion of its life.

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Condition 

7

While described as being in great condition and dry-stored, the listing lacks specific details about mechanical condition or potential wear and tear beyond the description of being in original condition throughout. An in-person inspection is strongly encouraged before bidding, suggesting the potential for undisclosed imperfections.

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35,319 miles

LHD

United Kingdom

CEY 144W

1981

Auction

£15,680

1981 Pontiac Firebird, Trans Am, 5.0 V8 Automatic. Registration number CEY 144W

Ewbank's • UK • 20 Aug 2023

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Trans Am imported from Canada.

Dry stored all of its life and in great condition.

Genuine 56,840 kms from new.

The previous Canadian owner used it for 10 years then stored it until it was purchased by the current owner.

Finished in black with red contrasting velour interior.

Removable T Bar roof.

Honeycomb alloy wheels.

Eagle decals.

Imported into the UK in 2017.

Still in original condition throughout.

HPI check has been completed and is available for this vehicle.

Please note that buyers premium is 10% plus VAT (total 12% inc VAT) on all cars and motorbikes, subject to a minimum of £100 plus VAT.

To satisfy your knowledge of the vehicles condition please come down to our viewing days as follows before the auction on day on 20th August At the British Motor Show, Farnborough.

Thursday 17th August: 10am - 6pm, Friday 18th August : 10am - 6pm, Saturday 19th August: 10am - 6pm, and day of sale at the event on 20th August.

Viewing by appointment only for those unable to attend...

Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Trans Ams

£1,966

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£26,459

Median Price (Since 2020)

£367,242

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Firebird Trans Am Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 15th Feb 2022

Latest MOT mileage:

56,840 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 16th Feb 2021, 56,840 miles


Passed

On 20th Jun 2017, 56,212 miles


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Auction House Headquarters

Ewbank's

London Road, Send, Woking, Surrey, GU23 7LN, England

Operating from Woking, Surrey, Ewbank's is a physical auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.

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