![]() Monza is powered by the Vega 4 or small V-8 engine.Skyhawk and Starfire are powered by V-6 engines.Monza, Starfire, and Skyhawk are built in Canada.Oldsmobile moves from fourth to third Pontiac is fourth and Buick moves up one.In spite of overall sales, Chevrolet outsells Ford by about 200,000 units.The last American convertibles are built (except for Cadillac) automakers fear a federal rule on rollover protection (which never arrives).Automakers are offering large rebates in order to sell cars. ![]() All major automakers install catalytic converters.New names and models appear: Astre, Bobcat, Charger SE, Cordoba, Elite, Granada, Monarch, Monza, Pacer, Seville, Skyhawk, Starfire.New car sales drop by nearly two million.Catalytic converters were required on all engines.All L75 engined Trans Ams had synchromesh manual transmission.857 Trans Ams had the 455 cid four-barrel (L75) engine.Of these L78 engined Trans Ams, 20,277 had the automatic transmission while only 6140 had synchromesh manual transmission.26,417 Trans Ams had the 400-cid four-barrel (L78) engine.All Firebirds sold in California required the M38 Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission.On top of dash at left, viewable through windshieldĮngine code (see listing in engine section) Because the maximum horsepower dropped from 290 to 200, the M40 automatic was discontinued in favor of the M38 automatic.However, it had single exhausts and a catalytic converter. At the beginning of the year, the biggest engine for the Trans Am was the 400 cid V-8 but by midyear, the 455 cid V-8 was back.The Trans Ams had flares, spoilers, extractors, shaker hood scoop, and Firebird decals.Formulas featured heavy-duty chassis and distinctive twin hood scoops.The base engine for the Esprit was the Chevy-built 105 hp 6-cyl.Esprits had concealed wipers, decor moldings, door handle inserts, and signature script on the roof pillar.The base model had conventional wipers and minimal trim.Radial-tuned suspension was added to the equipment list.High-Efficiency ignition was added to the equipment list.The 1975 Firebirds looked very much the same as the 1974 models except for a new roofline with a wrap-around backlight (i.e., rear window).Corrosion is visible on the frame rail ends. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear axle. The engine was reportedly refurbished during previous ownership. A performance camshaft is said to be fitted, and features include electronic ignition, JEGS ignition wires, and a blue-painted engine block, heads, and valve covers. The 400ci V8 breathes through an Edelbrock intake manifold and a four-barrel carburetor. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 500 of which have been added by the seller. The three-spoke formula steering wheel frames a 100-mph speedometer, a fuel gauge, and Bosch auxiliary gauges. Equipment includes a center console, a lockable glovebox, faux woodgrain trim, front shoulder belts, and polished door sills. The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in black vinyl joined by a matching dashboard, console, door panels, and carpets. ![]() The upper and lower front control arms and coil springs are said to have been replaced during current ownership. The car is equipped with power steering and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The 15″ Rally II wheels wear Pontiac center caps and are mounted with 225/70 Douglas Performance G/T tires. Features include Endura front and rear bumpers, simulated dual hood scoops, body-colored mirrors, a three-piece rear spoiler, dual-outlet exhaust, and Formula 400 badging. The car is finished in black and is said to have been repainted during current ownership. This Firebird is offered with a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name. The engine is said to have been refurbished under previous ownership around 2017, and the car was acquired by the seller in 2019. Features include power steering, power front disc brakes, 15″ Rally II wheels, dual hood scoops, an Edelbrock intake manifold, and electronic ignition. This 1975 Pontiac Firebird Formula is finished in black over black and is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission.
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