LS-Swapped Pontiac Firebird Pace Car For Sale

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am w/ LS6 V8

Prior to the Ford Mustang GT assuming responsibility as NASCAR lap-leading car, a wide diversity of makes and models were utilized for this capacity – mainly drawn from the pool of American muscle automobiles. Pontiac provided vehicles that took on this task, and the defunct marque may tout a succession of NASCAR pace cars in its portfolio. The 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am tribute car was one such extraordinaire; essaying the same duties alongside competition NASCAR racers.

Currently featured on the market at Bring a Trailer is the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition. Appearing uniquely amongst other Anniversary badges, this Pontiac pace car is elegantly clad in a white and grey metallic combination of lower paneling. It additionally posses distinct features such as racing stripes across it, as well as a front lip spoiler, extended rocker panels, and rear apron.

Simultaneously, the inside cabin also features distinct 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 floor mats. Passengers benefit from deluxe Recaro front bucket seats while those in the back get split-folding solo seats with light gray leather accents combined with darker suede infills.

One of the noteworthy characteristics is the implementation of a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 generator that was allegedly derived from one of the previous Cadillac CTS-Vs. This was fitted in 2006 after having spent the last 36 years in its preceding owner’s care. Regrettably, Bring A Trailer did not declare any efficacy specs; however, as a reference point the LS6 Commodore had an original generation potential of 400 horses and 395 lb-ft of torsion. The rear axle is elastically connected through a four-speed automated transmission.

The exceptional characteristics of this renowned celebrity vehicle feature lifting headlights, 17-inch distinctive wheel rims, four-wheel disk brakes, Eibach spring tires, a Delco cassette stereo, control of the speed and air conditioning.

At the time of writing, the highest bid for the 1983 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition is put at $12,500. This vehicle, which has done 26,000 miles, will be withdrawn from sale on November 10th. Notably, it does not have a title and its registration has expired already.