[Brewster]

Be interesting to see what this Brewster does on the block. Also how about all the Hallbrook cars??? Holly Cow!
Cant wait to see the 3 different Ram Air IV Trans Am's crossing the block too.

[Alvin]

Is this a Real 1973 SD Formula?

Lot S304 1973 Pontiac Firebird Formula Super Duty
455 CI, Automatic
September 5-8, 2012
This Lot scheduled to be sold SATURDAY

DESCRIPTION

- 1 of 43 built
- 1 of 25 listed in Super Duty Registry
- One-off special ordered export Super Duty, window sticker and PHS GM overseas operation New York shipped to the UK imported by Stephen Ouveroff
- Full UK ownership and title list from January 11, 1973
- Currently in Texas
- Matching numbers 455 CI Super Duty engine
- Automatic transmission
- 4.11 Super Duty positraction rear end, the only known in the registry
- Power steering and brakes
- Air conditioning
- Power windows
- 8-Track
- Honeycomb wheels
- One-off shoulder harness seat belt delete car



http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...=&startRow=273

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Lot F307.1 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty
455 SD, Factory Air, PHS Documented

September 5-8, 2012
This Lot scheduled to be sold FRI 8:10PM

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...1&entryRow=967

DESCRIPTION
While other muscle cars were fading away, Pontiac’s Firebird Trans Am continued to sell to customers seeking looks, power and handling. The top engine choice was the new SD455 CI V-8, a hand-assembled unit incorporating a reinforced block, special cam, aluminum pistons, oversize valves and header-like exhaust manifolds. Pontiac rated the SD455 at 310 horses, much lower than its actual 360-plus HP. This SD455-equipped 1973 Trans Am is one of the best examples in existence and one of the rarest by virtue of its Brewster Green paint and Tan interior. Even better, it is also completely original except for the tires and the battery, and shows just 44,000 miles.
HIGHLIGHTS

- One of the best 1973 Super Duty Trans Ams in existence
- Completely original except for the tires and battery
- 455 CI Super Duty
- Automatic transmission
- Factory air conditioning
- Power brakes
- Power windows
- Rare color combination
- Brewster Green with Tan interior
- Front console
- PHS documented

Now THAT'S the SD I like!

BG, auto and air, NICELY optioned and all OE except the tires and battery - PERFECT!

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Lloyd – thanks for posting the pics of Mike Pergande’s Brewster SD.

IIRC: It was shown @ Houston Autorama for several years. I remember seeing it there before anyone was restoring them.

Although Black and White Photos; Mike’s SD is shown starting on page 61, in Chapter 7, of John Gunnels publication:

Classic Motorbooks, PHOTOFACTS
PONTIAC TRANS AM 1969-1973

Yep - Mike, myself and a bunch of other GCTAC guys showed for YEARS!

Mike of course went on to tour with the REAL show cars and won the whole enchilada . . .

[RicksGTO]

yes, the white SD Formula is real, here is the GM overseas invoice, I assume this is from PHS. This attachment has the repro window sticker and then the invoice is below the sticker, just open the file and then toggle down.

[Alvin]

GR8 info and thanks for posting the PDF. Looking forward to seeing it cross the auction block. Good Luck.

It was interesting to see the text on window sticker "Delete Functional Ram Air"...but we know why that is the case here...

[73brewstersd]

I was hoping to see on that invoice something about the 4.11 posi, it obviously didnt come that way. It would have been nice to have that option They shouldnt declare it as the only car produced from the factory like that. Owell....

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by RicksGTO

yes, the white SD Formula is real, here is the GM overseas invoice, I assume this is from PHS. This attachment has the repro window sticker and then the invoice is below the sticker, just open the file and then toggle down.

Shipped August 2 - late car.

When was the last '73 'bird shipped, I wonder?

[RicksGTO]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Shipped August 2 - late car.

When was the last '73 'bird shipped, I wonder?

good question, it's trim tag shows 07D build so it shipped very quickly after it came down the line.

[Alvin]

On 1st pass reading description, thought it meant that shoulder belt option was deleted...not all seat belts deleted. Was that was even possible for a 1973 USA spec car? Probably not.

Wonder when the TA spoilers were added...

[johnta1]

When was the last '73 'bird shipped, I wonder?

Don't know about regular Birds, but there are at least 10 SD Birds in 8-73.

[Brewster]

Yeap, June-July-August for SD production

[Lloyd-TX]

Thanks guys!

Any idea when the final ship date for 1973 model year birds was?

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by Alvin

It was interesting to see the text on window sticker "Delete Functional Ram Air"...but we know why that is the case here...

I was going to ask that question - why would they delete functional ram air?

BJ

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

I was going to ask that question - why would they delete functional ram air?

BJ

Pontiac was FORCED to make ALL 1973 (and later) T/A (and SD Formula) hood scoops non-functional by the EPA.

"Drive-by" noise standards issues . . .

What a crock!

[Larry Navarro]

'73 BG SD455 .....sells for $95k at Mecum Dallas. Phone bid.......who bought it?

[Transamric]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Thanks guys!

Any idea when the final ship date for 1973 model year birds was?

Not positive about last shipped out date, but the latest Build Date I see is 08A.

[Alvin]

74 SD455 to sell today thread

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=708343

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[1971WARBIRD]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Pontiac was FORCED to make ALL 1973 (and later) T/A (and SD Formula) hood scoops non-functional by the EPA.

"Drive-by" noise standards issues . . .

What a crock!

yes a crock, but what really gets me was they let the 74 GTO have a functional scoop. yes it was a 350 VS 400/455/455SD, but that Qjet still would make a great sound when wide open.

[Brewster]

I like how a Plymouth Superbird takes five minutes on the block but a Trans Am gets 42 seconds. Whats with that ??? Even the Corvettes and Camaros got 90 seconds plus.
No Respect for the Pontiacs