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Focus man, Focus.,Jan 18 2010, 03:18 PM Wrote:While at Riley's 1st birthday party on Sunday I was approached by one of Lindsey's Grandmothers neighbours.  She is looking to sell her 1978 Formula Firebird, which has been basically sitting for a few years.  She has taken it out every once and a while but now wants it out of the garage.  She told me it was in good shape although I haven't seen it yet. 

I have had a 2nd Gen bird in the past ('81 w/267 SBC) and I do know what to look out for.  Droopy door pins, Rear floor pans, etc.  I did some looking around on-line and it seems that in the southern US these cars in excelent condition are selling for around $4500.  I am sure that this isn't near that condition but I will have to check it out to be sure.   What do you guys think?  Is it worth looking at?  With gas around a buck a litre I think this wouldn't be driven very much.  Maybe I should get it, fix her up a bit then re-sell it. 

What to do, what to do......
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Ultimately I guess it might depend on how many clicks and what kind of condition (and of course how much $) ... but if you're looking for any kind of performance that engine sucks huge and those birds are not light.