[1969 Ram Air]

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

OK, a few quickies of my so called Cream Puff.....1971 Firebird Esprit. bought form Original Owners in Jan 14. they bought new in Dec. of 70 and Cars been garaged since. early build date of 08C and does have a few 1970 carry-over parts as well as a few build quirks. never has left Ca. typical wear items have been changed under the hood and save for an 81 vintage Pioneer Super Tuner II cassette stereo and new dual exhaust in 1999, this car is pretty much untouched. the paint, top and interior are all original as built in Van Nuys......the O.O's are now well into their 80's and and just don't drive much anymore.... got them to pose for one last photo before driving off in Their Firebird.....

Great survivor, what a find.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

My 122,000 mile cream puff is a Formula with a Trans Am hood and too big of an engine.... so it doesn't qualify...

Sorry,Pal.......this thread is for "girly cars"......

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

OK, a few quickies of my so called Cream Puff.....1971 Firebird Esprit. bought form Original Owners in Jan 14. they bought new in Dec. of 70 and Cars been garaged since. early build date of 08C and does have a few 1970 carry-over parts as well as a few build quirks. never has left Ca. typical wear items have been changed under the hood and save for an 81 vintage Pioneer Super Tuner II cassette stereo and new dual exhaust in 1999, this car is pretty much untouched. the paint, top and interior are all original as built in Van Nuys......the O.O's are now well into their 80's and and just don't drive much anymore.... got them to pose for one last photo before driving off in Their Firebird.....

How does it feel......coming out of the closet.......?....

Is that Parisienne Green?

[muscle_collector]

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

OK, a few quickies of my so called Cream Puff.....1971 Firebird Esprit. bought form Original Owners in Jan 14. they bought new in Dec. of 70 and Cars been garaged since. early build date of 08C and does have a few 1970 carry-over parts as well as a few build quirks. never has left Ca. typical wear items have been changed under the hood and save for an 81 vintage Pioneer Super Tuner II cassette stereo and new dual exhaust in 1999, this car is pretty much untouched. the paint, top and interior are all original as built in Van Nuys......the O.O's are now well into their 80's and and just don't drive much anymore.... got them to pose for one last photo before driving off in Their Firebird.....

that is a beautiful car. I love the color especially with the black top. were they sad to see it go? I imagine they were really sad as to how fast time went by since they bought it new.

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Sorry,Pal.......this thread is for "girly cars"......

I didn't realize this was a Mustang thread....

[bossbirdta]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

that is a beautiful car. I love the color especially with the black top.

the top is actually Dark Green....not my first choice of colors but originality wins on this one.....i'm learning to like it.....

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

I didn't realize this was a Mustang thread....

You can always "clone" your Formula into a "girly car".....

Loose the rear spoiler and bolt on a flat hood.....and you're good to go......

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

You can always "clone" your Formula into a "girly car".....

Loose the rear spoiler and bolt on a flat hood.....and you're good to go......

It's half a girly car... No spoiler... No Formula wheel...

[bossbirdta]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

I didn't realize this was a Mustang thread....

don't you mean camaro???.........

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

It's half a girly car... No spoiler... No Formula wheel...

OK.....loose the shaker/hood.....cover the VIN on the dash.... so nobody will see the X.....and leave 2 plug wires off....that will make your SD "worthy"....

It's TOUGH to be a REAL creampuff.......but worth it.....

[71GP76TA]

I'm just gonna pull that gas sucking boat anchor 455 and throw in a nice little SBC 350 with a 2bbl. I'm gonna toss the scoop.. and pop rivet some sheet metal over the hole...That should save a few bucks..

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by 71GP76TA

I'm just gonna pull that gas sucking boat anchor 455 and throw in a nice little SBC 350 with a 2bbl. I'm gonna toss the scoop.. and pop rivet some sheet metal over the hole...That should save a few bucks..

I was going to suggest that....but didn't want to hurt your feelings.....

SOMEBODY down @ the yacht club will prolly want your 455....Jaguar engines are getting harder to find.....

[71GP76TA]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

I was going to suggest that....but didn't want to hurt your feelings.....

SOMEBODY down @ the yacht club will prolly want your 455....Jaguar engines are getting harder to find.....

Can't hurt my feelings... I don't have any...

[necdb3]

With a 455 it's a Power puff right?

Dave

[roundportponchos]

Looks like a very nice car, indeed


UOTE=2manyT/A'S;5381503]Sounds like there are a few on the forums here.

Time to come out of the closet,guys.....

Cream Puff definition: 70-73 Firebird....Base model OR Esprit.....LOW mileage,UN molested,.....ORIGINAL....350 2bbl........"girly car"....NO scoops,spoilers OR performance options.....

Here's MINE.....

Found it locally on craigslist about 4 years ago.....
Didn't even call on the car for a week....hoping somebody else would buy it....

Just KNEW that if I went to look at it...I WOULD....and guess what?....I DID......

It's a 72 Esprit Anaconda Gold....prolly first day build....Vin under 100......one cheap "color enhanced" repaint ....with just under 48K on the clock.....Plug wires are original 71 date coded Delcos....note original front PLASTIC valance....

Bought the car from the "estate" of original (woman) owner.....still alive but not driving anymore....

It runs and drives like a CHAMP....[/QUOTE]

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by necdb3

With a 455 it's a Power puff right?

Dave

WHAT have I started here.......?

[bird72]

48K, I know it is "just an Esprit" but I am weird about driving it, like I don't want to jinx it making it this far.... biggest kick: (weird one) sound of the doors shutting, and lack of sounds also when doing (sounds / feels like new).

[transam1972]

.....are cool too!!...standard deluxe interior...that's a nice looking car BIRD72

[fbody_mike]

Originally Posted by bird72

48K, I know it is "just an Esprit" but I am weird about driving it, like I don't want to jinx it making it this far.... biggest kick: (weird one) sound of the doors shutting, and lack of sounds also when doing (sounds / feels like new).

Nice! Is that a 72 or 73?

[bird72]

Originally Posted by fbody_mike

Nice! Is that a 72 or 73?

72 it is. Finally got the PHS. It is an original side stripe car (and they look original).
Typical 350 auto set up. AC, tilt and gauges. Original rallye wheel car, have them put away.