1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 4-Speed
Provenance: Professionally Restored by The Guild of Automotive Restorers (Toronto) Engine: 400 cu in (6.6L) Pontiac V8 Transmission: Factory 4-Speed Manual Condition: Concours / Turn-Key Show Car
Presenting a stunning, investment-grade 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. This is a rare opportunity to own a highly coveted, true driver’s muscle car. It features the factory-original, optional 4-speed manual transmission mated to the powerful 400 cubic-inch V8 engine.
While most Firebirds of this era were configured with automatic transmissions, this factory 4-speed manual makes it an exceptionally rare find for collectors and performance purists alike.
World-Class Restoration by The Guild
This vehicle has undergone a meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration by the world-renowned artisans at The Guild of Automotive Restorers in Toronto. Famous for their museum-quality craftsmanship and featured on television’s Restoration Garage, The Guild completed a comprehensive teardown and rebuild of this vehicle. Every body line, mechanical component, and interior stitch reflects their internationally recognized standard of excellence.
Features & Highlights
· Authentic Styling: Distinctive dual-scoop Formula hood and factory-correct badging.
· Pure Muscle: Rebuilt, matching-numbers 400 V8 engine delivering legendary Pontiac low-end torque.
· Driver’s Control: Crisp, tight-shifting 4-speed manual gearbox with a fresh clutch assembly.
· Laser-Straight Body: Flawless paint and pristine sheet metal with exceptional panel gaps.
· Show-Ready Interior: Fully restored, period-correct cabin operating exactly as it did on the showroom floor.
· Rarity: The 4-speed manual was a rare transmission choice for the mid-70s, making 4-speed Formula 400s highly prized by classic Pontiac enthusiasts.
W50 Appearance Package: This iconic option debuted in 1976, adding large “FORMULA” block lettering along the lower doors and blacked-out trim accents. Rally gauge cluster & Tack, Air Conditioning, Rear seat console and more As per its ORIGINAL BUILD SHEET!!!!
· Driving Dynamics: Unlike the heavier Trans Am, the Formula offered superior weight-to-power characteristics and an excellent “sleeper” muscle profile.
This Formula 400 represents the perfect intersection of mid-70s muscle styling, rarity, and elite Canadian automotive provenance. It drives as beautifully as it looks, tracking straight, shifting smoothly, and sounding phenomenal. Ready for concours judging, local car shows, or cross-country cruising.,Year 1976
Make Pontiac
Model Firebird Formula
Location Coast 2 Coast Collector Car Auction
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