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Old 09-25-2015 | 03:21 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

It is not listed on their website, but Don Sitts Auto in Akron Area has a Formula 350 Convertible for sale... 81K Miles, looks great in the pix.

There is a reserve on ebay, but I called and they are asking only $12,995 for it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131611181925?item=131611181925&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466&rmvSB=true
Their website if you are interested.

http://donsitts.com/inventory.cfm?re...ewnewused=Used

But they have it...

If I did not have one, I might be inclined to pluck this one up being so unusual.

For a Formula 350 Vert, I think this is a reasonable asking price, considering how rare they are 1 of 43. It is on the list, it is number 9 of the known 43 Convertibles out there...

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Old 09-26-2015 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Looks very nice. May go up there just to see it. Off topic but Don Sitts does get some nice older cars in their inventory. They are a big sponser of the "Riverfront" cruise held every Monday thru the end of September. Been there a few times with a couple of the cars.
Old 09-26-2015 | 08:22 PM
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Uh Oh Kymmee!
Old 09-27-2015 | 08:09 AM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

What's the story with the black rockers?
Old 09-27-2015 | 06:13 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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What's the story with the black rockers?
Are you talking about the black pieces that are running under the doors? If so, those are the subframe connectors that ASC installed. On basically any other model they are covered by the ground effects.
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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Are you talking about the black pieces that are running under the doors? If so, those are the subframe connectors that ASC installed. On basically any other model they are covered by the ground effects.
Learn something every day - thanks!
Old 09-27-2015 | 08:28 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

THere is a trim piece that covers the rivets that hold the SFC to the bottom of the car... You get used to it...

It is actually almost exactly like the early Sunbird and the Cavalier Convertibles if you have seen one of those, chances are they had the exposed SFC.
Old 09-27-2015 | 08:55 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Very nice example, I see different exhaust, alt, serp belt, aftermarket car alarm,tires and the throttle body cover. Other than those small things, it looks great.
2 thumbs up!
Old 09-28-2015 | 09:58 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Kymmee,
If you get it, It would be really cool to get Tony, mine and yours to the Trans Am Nationals all together one year. get 3 of 43 in one place at the same time...

John
Old 09-30-2015 | 07:23 AM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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Kymmee,
If you get it, It would be really cool to get Tony, mine and yours to the Trans Am Nationals all together one year. get 3 of 43 in one place at the same time...

John
That would be cool John. I am not in the market right now for another car. I have not made it up there yet to see the car. Seems like everything else is getting in the way lately.
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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Kymmee,
If you get it, It would be really cool to get Tony, mine and yours to the Trans Am Nationals all together one year. get 3 of 43 in one place at the same time...

John
Mine would be the ugly duckling
Old 09-30-2015 | 10:07 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

My car is by no means a beauty... the sides are fine but the FL baked the top of the car to a crisp and the paint on the trunk, tonneau, spoiler and caps are just fried, the hood could use some love too... On the one hand I want to have it painted to look nice, but on the other it is still all original paint... Such a dilemma.
Old 10-01-2015 | 12:07 AM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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My car is by no means a beauty... the sides are fine but the FL baked the top of the car to a crisp and the paint on the trunk, tonneau, spoiler and caps are just fried, the hood could use some love too... On the one hand I want to have it painted to look nice, but on the other it is still all original paint... Such a dilemma.
It's nice to have original paint. If it's still there.


Once it's burnt off, get it repainted. Just make sure you take plenty of "before" pictures in case you ever sell it. Fresh paint might scare off a prospective buyer.
Old 10-01-2015 | 07:48 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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It's nice to have original paint. If it's still there.


Once it's burnt off, get it repainted. Just make sure you take plenty of "before" pictures in case you ever sell it. Fresh paint might scare off a prospective buyer.
Honestly I have no plans to sell it..... More honestly, in 2007 I repainted my 87 (was not on purpose) I should have put my efforts in my convertible...
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

On topic of the car at hand, it only got to $7,100... Personally Really that would be a steal but it is probably due to the time of year... I would be interested to see what it did in the Spring.

John
Old 10-05-2015 | 07:56 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Hi guys,
This was my car. I sold it to Sitts a couple weeks ago. It's a great car, just didn't fit with life right now. I thought they'd lowball me, but they were very fair on it so I sold it.

If any buyers have questions, let me know.

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Old 10-06-2015 | 08:40 AM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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Hi guys,
This was my car. I sold it to Sitts a couple weeks ago. It's a great car, just didn't fit with life right now. I thought they'd lowball me, but they were very fair on it so I sold it.

If any buyers have questions, let me know.

Rino
Nice looking car. Off topic, but are you the same "Rino" that was looking for a TTA a few years ago? We had a phone conversation IIRC. Did you ever purchase one?
Old 10-06-2015 | 02:07 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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Nice looking car. Off topic, but are you the same "Rino" that was looking for a TTA a few years ago? We had a phone conversation IIRC. Did you ever purchase one?
Yes it was me. I never did buy one. I did some things to my GN and then found this vert. I will probably look for a TTA in the spring.
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

How much did you sell it for?
Old 10-08-2015 | 10:54 AM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Very cool car. Hope they get a good $$ for it.


My Formula was originally purchased at this dealer, when it was Thompson Pontiac back in the day.
Old 10-12-2015 | 12:54 PM
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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How much did you sell it for?
I'd rather not say. The dealer was very cool and gave a fair offer for it. They are definitely not trying to rip anyone off.
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

I'd honestly buy it for around the asking price. Clean car. Wish I could afford to skip all the b.s. with mine and buy one in pristine shape like that...
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

those are not the original door locks for that year...
correct me if I am wrong but they should be similar to mine as I dont think that part was different between the GTA and other models.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

What exactly is wrong with them?
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Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

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What exactly is wrong with them?
i guess nothing. I thought they changed to the GTA style... I didnt think the base and formula models had the old style handle assembly different from that years trans am style?
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The big bulky rectangles were used to atleast 89 on the base interior cars.
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The big bulky rectangles were used to atleast 89 on the base interior cars.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: Formula 350 Vert for sale in Akron OH $13,995

Door panel History for the Firebird.
82-89 Base interior (Rectangular escutcheon )
87 only - Custom interior - Molded type interior door panel with pointed escutcheon.
87-89 Deluxe interior Molded "Ultima" GTA style with the "Deluxe" seats with pointed escutcheon
88-89 - Custom interior (Rectangular escutcheon )
90-92 All Firebirds got the same door panels. The door pulls changed, the groove was removed, the door handle escutcheon was the same as the 87-89 Ultima molded panels.

interestingly only 1987 you could get the molded door panels in the Base Firebird or Formula.
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