[1971WARBIRD]

it depends on if you want to keep it totally stock or not. you can use parts from later birds which are alot easier to find, just they will not be stock.

if it is just a 71 base bird that you want to drive it would be hard to spend the money you would need to stay all 71.

[FunctionalShaker]

Yeah, it won't upset us, if you customize a base car.

[KenB]

Bob
Welcome.
I have a '71 Esprit, and in my restification only three interior parts are truly elusive.
1) Deluxe/Custom interior lower door pocket
2) Deluxe/Custom interior seat back panel
3) Rear window plastic trim.

Standard interior vehicle do not have the concern for #1 and #2, those are repop'd.

Just about any mechanical, electrical, body or trim part can be found. Some parts can be $$, but at least there are option.

Other than that, some OEM replacement parts were updated during the 12 year vehicle run, so a correct replacement part (functionally & fit) may look different.
For Esprit and base 'bird owners, that shouldn't be an issue, the cars will NEVER be worth the effort it takes to get a "correct" part.

For a grand, if a solid shell and running, why not? Or let me know where it is???? (j/k)

Buy it, and report back to us.

KenB

[Bob G]

well sadly it's not a running car. the engine is sitting under a tarp in a backyard and most certainly will need to be gone thru. the car is an esprit. if i didnt have my buick i would probably jump on it but i'll gve it some thought. car is in salem oregon and i bet $800 would buy it