This 1996 Pontiac Firebird Convertible is a well-kept, largely original example showing 47,000 miles. 1996 was a strong year for the base V6 Firebird: Pontiac bumped the 3.8-liter up to a stronger 200-horsepower rating as the standard engine, and it was also the first model year to run GM's OBD-II computer system, putting this car right at that update point in the F-body's history.
Power comes from the 3.8-liter SFI V6 backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission, an upgrade over the standard 5-speed manual on this build. The factory setup includes power rack-and-pinion steering, a short/long-arm rear suspension with monotube gas-filled shocks, and front/rear stabilizer bars, giving the car the balanced, comfort-oriented ride the fourth-generation Firebird convertible was built around.
The car wears Dark Aqua Metallic paint over a Graphite cloth interior, with the factory power top and glass rear window defroster still in place. Equipment carried over from the original build includes 16-inch aluminum wheels, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob from the leather appointment group, remote keyless entry, power driver's seat with 6-way adjustment, and the gauge package with tachometer. Safety and convenience equipment includes 4-wheel ABS, dual airbags, cruise control, tilt steering, power windows and locks. The only change from factory is a Boss brand Bluetooth radio in place of the original AM/FM cassette unit, giving the car modern connectivity without altering anything else about the drivetrain or chassis. There are also LED lights wired to the front plate.
At 47,000 miles and in excellent condition, this Firebird presents as a clean, largely stock example of the last-generation-before-refresh F-body convertible, originally optioned to a window sticker total of $24,589.
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