70 Formula RA3 or 72 Formula HO
 

Figured I'd throw this out there...worth a try anyways.

I am still searching for a number matching, 4spd, no A/C, 1970 Formula RA3 or a 1972 Formula HO. Considering any condition at the moment.

Please let me know if you are thinking of selling or know of any leads. Much appreciated.

Thanks.

Brewster has a real '72 455HO Formula with the M-22 4-spd/3.42 rear for sale. Numbers matching, Revere silver with black interior. A very nice car.

Dennis

Thanks Dennis!

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Can we see some pics Brew?

See post 20, sorry Brew, I wanted to see it too. Damn nice '72!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=734495

I posted a few new ones per thread noted. Not trying to take over this one, sorry!

bump...

Still searching...

How about a 74 SD Formula ?

Great car but really my interest is with a 70 or 72. Thanks though.

bump...

...I am still searching for a number matching, 4spd, no A/C, 1970 Formula RA3 or a 1972 Formula HO.

Considering any condition at the moment.

Please let me know if you are thinking of selling or know of any leads. Much appreciated.

Thanks.

bump...still looking.

May I ask, why not a 71? Fender vents?

The fender vents on the 71s are okay its just that
I've always had a sweet spot for the 70 and I love the grille and ram air being standard on the 72s.

Had some prospects but didn't pan out...so I'm still in the hunt.

Please let me know of any leads....thank you!

There was an estate sale 70 ra3 Formula, a month or two back, did you miss it?

Think it was an automatic not a 4speed, but that would be a small compromise as it was a very nice car for the price..

still on the look out...

member Pontiacrodder has a '70 RAIII Formula

Thanks blue71ta, I sent you a PM.

I have a friend with a numbers matching 70 RAIII/Auto for sale. If you have any interest in an auto, I can tell you more about the car and put you in touch with him. :)

Appreciate it Mister Pontiac but heart is set on a 4spd. Thanks!

Still looking...any leads appreciated. Thanks.

You did see the 70 Atoll Blue 4 speed RA III on here for sale?

I was told that it doesn't have the born with engine/tranny, but I might be mistaken.

I see....you don't know about the car then.

Unless there are two of them on this site, I know the car you are referring too. However, part of what I'm looking for is a number matching drivetrain.

Still looking...any leads appreciated.

Happy New Year all!

I am still continuing my search for a '70 Formula RA3 4spd or a '72 Formula 455 HO 4spd.

Any leads are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

PM sent.

Hey citrusz, just fyi, I checked my messages and didn't see anything.

PM resent. Hope it works this time.

I can't help but feel as though this car has been mentioned either here, or somewhere else on the forum - I believe it has been on eBay, noticed it in the Smoke Signals classifieds over Christmas, and now this morning I received a Hemmings alert of this same car - now at Volo:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...1&d=1547743089

**Please note**
From reviewing Volo's pictures, and the video, it is apparent that the front end height has been corrected since this picture was taken - this is the same picture that I recall seeing from the ebay listing(s).

There has been ALOT of attention paid to the paint finish, and it reads as though this is a complete numbers car;
The only things that have me scratching my head about the restoration are:
- the seat covers and door panels look really flat
- the dash bird, and other painted details appear to all be faded/rubbed off (I would think that for a car of this caliber, these should have been cleaned up)
- leather wrapped Formula wheel (really? - why)
- I am not seeing a jack/spare in the car (pictures #62 & #63); but maybe they were removed for photos(?)
- the bumper used is either a 70-71 base/TA or 1972 bumper, OR the correct 70-71 Esprit/Formula bumper with the emblem mounting holes filled - as there is no bumper bird emblem

Volo makes a big deal about the wheels, saying it was special ordered with "Trans Am wheels" when in fact, although seldom selected, this was a regular option which was exclusive to the Formula.
The Volo video also says that this is more desirable than a same year/drivetrain Trans Am, and as bias as I may be, I know this to be blatantly untrue.

I find it odd that the car has:
- ralley gauges w/tach
- close ratio 4 spd (m21 incl/3.73:1)
- full chrome
- recessed wipers
- 15" Rally II's
- power steering (required with a Formula wheel)
... but no power brakes!? - Was this a goof up on the part of the original owner/order??
The chrome and recessed wipers seem to be in direct contradiction to the "stripper" feel of the rest of the car...

This is still one heck of a car... and iirc (from my two visits) Volo makes financing easier to get than a conventional private sale.

I found the car!

A member here (at least recently) owned it!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...5&postcount=28

And here!!

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=821616

At least my memory served me correctly...

Thanks unruhjonny!

no problem;
I guess I should have mentioned that the big picture in post #33 is a direct link to the Hemmings listing... looking at it now, it's not very apparent.

I saw that 70 Atoll blue Formula on carsonline.com a few months back for 45K.. Cant find the listing anymore. Has to be the same car. How many Atoll Blue 4 speed Formula's with no jack are out there?

I know the guy who bought the car. There was a thread on PY when he brought it home several years ago. I am pretty sure that is the same one that ended up with a set of my JWs.

@ 70 FormulaCA

If you're still looking, this popped up yesterday.

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=827481

it is also worth mentioning that a guy HERE has a NOS (std bore) 1970 SR engine dated July 6th 1970...
And the car I linked apparently has all the original parts except for the block.

Thanks unruhjonny for the heads up!

Happy to help.

I might not be able to afford anything myself, but I can sure try to help others find stuff!

Thought I'd bring this back up again to see if there is anything new out there...