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1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction

In 1967, Pontiac unveiled the Firebird model, designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang. It was the first generation of this model that had the characteristic Coke bottle styling shared with its cousin, the Chevrolet Camaro. However, in 1970 Pontiac presented the second generation which was offered in four versions: Firebird, Firebird Esprit, Firebird Formula and Firebird Trans Am. It was produced until 1981 and one of the earlier examples, the 1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction.

The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is powered by a replacement 7.5 L (455 cu in H.O.) V8 engine with 335 hp (246 kW) that was rebuilt by Butler Performance. Power is sent to the rear wheels via an aftermarket Tremec TKO five-speed manual transmission. In 2019, a billet timing set, an Edelbrock intake manifold and 87cc cylinder heads, Ram-Air-style exhaust manifolds, and ARP head studs and head gaskets were installed, while the battery was recently replaced. It is mounted on 17″ honeycomb-style wheels wrapped in Continental Extreme Contact Sport Plus tires.

This copy is finished in blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a shaker hood, chrome rear bumper, white and black center stripes, front and rear spoilers, body-color mirror caps, fender vents, polished dual exhaust outlets, power steering, KYB shock absorbers, and front and rear sway bars, and braking. is handled by a Wilwood master cylinder and calipers along with drilled and slotted rotors.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There’s also a formula-style steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 87,444 miles. Additional equipment includes air conditioning, a Holley Sniper EFI touchscreen controller, engine-turned dashboard trim, Pontiac-branded rubber floor mats, and a retro-style digital stereo.

The car is offered with service records, spare wheels, and a clean Missouri title. The auction ends on April 6th and the current highest bid is $59,000 USD.

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1972 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is up for auction

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

A lot of Porsche cars have been sold at auction lately, especially modified old models. One of them is this 1973 Porsche 911, which is listed at auction. It is one of the models from the first series 911, which was produced until 1989.

The car is done in the style of the 911 ST, finished in yellow with a wide white stripe running the entire length of the car and two white stripes on both sides. It is in excellent condition and is equipped with front and rear tow eyelets, external bonnet latches, Cibie driving lamps, dual side-view mirrors, a ducktail rear spoiler, chrome rear bumperettes, central dual-exit exhaust outlets, and red-painted calipers over discs at all four corners.

Inside, the Cobra RSR seats are covered in black leather with basketweave inserts and chrome grommets. Black leather also covers the door panels and dashboard, while the MOMO steering wheel is wrapped in Alcantara. Extras include a roll bar, fire extinguisher, RS-style door pulls, four-point harnesses, a Brantz Rallymeter and a retro-style Bluetooth stereo with Mosconi amplifier and Alpine door speakers. The clock shows 50,546 kilometers (31,407 miles).

When it comes to the powertrain, this car is powered by a 2.5L flat-six engine overhauled by Classic Job of Dalfsen, Netherlands, in 2020. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 915/02 five-speed manual transmission. Classic Job of Dalfsen installed Mahle pistons, S-type camshafts and 36mm intake manifolds, replacement bearings, chains, valves, guides, springs, seals, valve covers, hydraulic chain tensioners, and twin Weber 40 IDA3C carburetors with K&N filters for air along with MSD electronic ignition system. Also, the starter and alternator were overhauled. It sits on 16″ Fuchs-style wheels wrapped in 225/50 front and 245/45 rear Pirelli Cinturato P7 tires.

The car comes with service records, refurbishment photos, and Dutch registration.

The auction ends on April 4th and the current highest bid is $47,250 USD.

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Modified 1973 Porsche 911 is up for auction

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2024 Hyundai Sonata

At this year’s Seoul Motor Show, the South Korean automaker revealed the refreshed Hyundai Sonata. The car brings a sensational design that results in less noise and vibrations, but also a new energy distribution structure to increase protection against side collisions.

The car will be powered by three types of engines: a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated, a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine (for the N Line), as well as a 2.0-liter hybrid. Although it was announced that it will have AWD, there is no confirmation of this information from Hyundai. That could happen soon, given that the rival Kia K5 also has AWD. Also, Hyundai did not reveal the technical specifications for these three engines.

Some of the innovations are that the new Sonata can be parked by controlling it via smartphone while the driver is outside the car, and it can also be put out of park by moving forward and backward. The trunk is electronic, and the Sonata is equipped with numerous safety and auxiliary systems.

Inside, the car is equipped with a curved display with two 12.3-inch screens. There’s also a 12-inch head-up display, while over-the-air upgrades ensure the arrival of new software. For a better experience inside the car, there is a Bose sound system with 12 upgraded speakers.

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2024 Hyundai Sonata

Source: Hyundai