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£12,938 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Please note, this is not an EV

Manor Park • UK • 5 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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£12,938 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Please note, this is not an EV

UK • 5 Sept 2026 • Lot 265

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 is a rare example of American muscle, featuring a 6.6-liter engine with desirable modifications and a striking Martinique blue finish. The car has undergone a restoration in the past, and benefits from upgraded suspension and interior.
It's presented as an aggressive-looking, loud classic with aftermarket wheels and Recaro seats, ready for immediate enjoyment and further enhancement by its new owner.

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Condition 

7

The car underwent restoration several years ago, and while described as striking with aftermarket wheels and Recaro seats in good shape, the listing mentions it's not for the shy and retiring, suggesting a loud and aggressive presence. The engine has upgrades, and suspension improvements are noted. While generally appearing well-maintained post-restoration, the age of the restoration and the aggressive nature of the car imply it has been used and enjoyed, warranting a 'Very Good' rating.

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12,000 miles

2U87K8L155306

LHD

United Kingdom

Automatic

KFV705S

1978

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£12,938 (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)

1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 Please note, this is not an EV

Manor Park • UK • 5 Sept 2026

Market Position:

Lowest 30% of Past Sales

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Description

Subjected to a restoration several years ago, with many photographs on file, this rare Firebird is hard to ignore.

A striking looking example, finished in what we believe is Martinique blue, it has an unquestionably aggressive stance and an equally raucous soundtrack.

Definitely not for the shy and retiring amongst us! We think the 6.6-litre engine has had some upgrading over the years, as we can see Mallory electronic ignition and other new parts have been fitted.

Under the bonnet (hood) you can see that the suspension has been improved with the addition of aftermarket upper wishbones, presumably the lower wishbones will also have been done as well.

We are not sure if the fender flares are standard issue or retro fitted to create a ‘Trans Am’ look, but they certainly suit it.

The aftermarket bolted alloy wheels are all in good shape, as are all the tyres.

A pair of Recaro seats with 3 point seat belts hold you well on the inside.

As we all know, American muscle comes in many va...

Price Analysis vs Other Firebird Formula 400s

£11,448

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£27,441

Median Price (Since 2020)

£68,797

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Auction House Headquarters

Manor Park

Unit 3, Rutherford Road, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PD

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire, Manor Park is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct live auctions and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.

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