Equipment
350/255hp, automatic, Rally wheels, Wide Oval tires, bucket seats, console, Delco radio, 8-track stereo with CB.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
New tires, but otherwise completely original and showing 32,281 miles. In storage from 1979 with original owner and started regularly, but recently serviced and got going again. It presents more like a used car than a discovered treasure, though, with faded original paint that has several scratches on the fenders and more big ones on the doors. There are also a few stains and discoloration on the vinyl roof but it's complete, tight fitting and sound. Very good original interior. Certainly good enough to enjoy as is if you like cars with patina as well as all the brown and gold of the 70s.
Market commentary
The Esprit was the most common package on the Firebird in 1970, and this car's 2-barrel 350 and automatic are the least desirable. It's therefore not a particularly collectible car, but the Vegas bidders afforded a well deserved premium for preservation and this is a price both parties should be happy with.