1k-Mile 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In the darkest performance years of the early 1990s, 1991 to be specific, Pontiac arranged to collaborate with Street Legal Performance of Troy, Michigan, on a new, highest-power version of the Firebird, the Firehawk, intended for the Firestone Firehawk showroom-stock road racing series. Originally a variant of the Firebird Formula and later of the highest-level Trans Am, it was offered in limited numbers for eleven seasons, the last being 2002. These cars featured an SFI V8, boosted to 345 horsepower thanks to blueprinting and Ram Air induction, as well as a performance stainless-steel exhaust system, unique 17-inch wheels and Z-rated Firestone Firehawk tires, and a special RA hood and decals. They became instant collector’s items, known for their power and dramatic design.

This car is part of the George Foreman Collection, which comprises over 50 cars from the 1930s through today, with a focus on American classics and late-model sports cars.

9 knockouts from the George Foreman collection

Highlights

• Offered from The George Foreman Collection

• A single-owner example retained by George Foreman since new

• A highly collectible SLP example offered with just over 1,000 miles at the time of cataloging

• One of just 36 built for 2002

• Powered by a 5.7-liter SFI V8 engine producing 345 horsepower

• Finished in Bright Red with Camel Trim

• Optioned with:

  • Firebird Option Group 1 (1SA)

  • Rear performance axle, 3.23 ratio

• Additionally optioned ($6,853) with, the “Firehawk Alteration Package” from SLP Engineering, Inc.

  • Base Firehawk alterations include:

    • Composite hood with functional cold air induction scoops

    • Hood mounted heat extractors

    • 17 inch, 9 inch wide painted aluminum wheels

    • 17 inch Firestone Firehawk SZ 50 tires

    • Performance stainless steel exhaust system with twin dual tips

    • Upgraded suspension components

    • Firehawk plaque and key fobs

    • Firehawk front facia badge

  • Unique rear decklid spoiler

  • Optional chrome wheels

  • Bilstein ultra-performance suspension system

  • Premium front floor mats with Firehawk logo

  • Custom rear deck mat

  • Commemorative portfolio

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Aero appearance package with fog lights

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Rear wheel drive with limited slip Torsen differential

• Dual frontal airbags

• Four-wheel antilock brakes

• Pass-key II theft deterrent system

• Power antenna/power mirrors

• Removable hatch roof

• Air conditioning

• Delco ETR AM/FM stereo radio with CD player graphic equalizer and Monsoon 10-speaker premium sound

• Power windows and door locks

• Cruise control

• Electric rear window defogger

• Remote keyless entry

• Steering wheel radio controls

• Power six-way driver’s seat

• Leather seating surfaces

Known Imperfections

• Please note that the vehicles in The George Foreman Collection have been in long-term static storage and will benefit from additional mechanical attention prior to being driven. Bidders are encouraged to review the Additional Documents section of each lot for any recent mechanical service rendered to help return certain vehicles to running condition. Additionally, bidders should carefully review the photos of each lot in the collection, which may highlight the oxidation of metal components certain vehicles sustained as the result of a garage fire caused by a golf cart battery in March 2019. Although none of the vehicles sustained fire damage from the fire itself, the negative cosmetic effects of the corrosive soot vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle and can be observed in the photo galleries of each lot. All lots are sold as is, where is, and bidders are responsible for any desired diligence before placing a bid.

• Driver’s door panel trim is cracked

• Scratch on driver’s side skirt

• Dent in driver’s rear quarter panel

• Rear seat belt buckles are oxidized

• Missing passenger side fog light lens

• Approximately six small paint bubbles on the B pillar

• Faint scratch on driver's side headlight housing

Included

• Window Sticker w/ SLP supplement

• Owner’s manuals

Ownership History

The window sticker for this Firebird Trans Am SLP Firehawk indicates it was delivered to Premier Pontiac Buick GMC of Humble, Texas. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report reflects the vehicle's single-owner status entering The George Foreman Collection in November of 2001. At cataloging it features just over 1,000 miles traveled. The last of a wonderful line of modern GM muscle cars, this is an especially well-preserved rare SLP variant of Pontiac’s Firebird Trans Am Firehawk.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com