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Old 01-19-2018, 06:26 PM
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Default Gold firebird / pontiac dealer ad?

I picked up this gold firebird locally. He says it came from a pont dealer. I think i saw one of these at an auction in georgia couple yrs ago. Its made of styrafoam. Bout 37" x 27" very lite weight. Just wondering if anyone has knowledge of this item. Thx
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Old 01-19-2018, 07:21 PM
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Do you want to sell it?

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Old 01-19-2018, 07:24 PM
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Not at this time.

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Old 01-19-2018, 07:25 PM
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I'm interested if you do. Thanks.

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Old 01-19-2018, 08:01 PM
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I have this one and also a metal one that weights a lot. I believe they were hung-up at the dealerships. The styrofoam one I have is also gold and the metal one is painted black. Not sure if the metal one was repainted.

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I'm interested if you do. Thanks.
If I decide to sell it I will let you know.

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Old 01-19-2018, 11:56 PM
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If I decide to sell it I will let you know.


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Old 01-20-2018, 12:22 AM
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I have a few dealer showroom photos showing these birds.

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I have a few dealer showroom photos showing these birds.

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Mike, I appreciate u taking the time to post a picture showing the bird in a Pontiac ad. Thx nick

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Old 01-20-2018, 09:52 AM
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Wow! What a great photo. I have a lot of 67 firebird stuff and have never seen this photo before. Thanks for posting.

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You're welcome!!

Here's another one that shows the Firebird logo hanging on a wall in the background.

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