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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:11 PM
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what kind of Firebird is this?

Saw the ad below and was curious about what this is. Is it some kind of special edition? Or is it just a kit, the only thing i've ever seen is the hood it has on it. But other then that the side scoops, and the rear notch I have never seen before, chime in if you have any idea what it is, thanks

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/3325709784.html

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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:12 PM
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Re: what kind of Firebird is this?

I think its one of those ugly ones.
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Old Oct 9, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Re: what kind of Firebird is this?

lol, this firebird never left the 80's
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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Re: what kind of Firebird is this?

There are no T/A hallmarks on the car's exterior, (even w/the aftermatket hood). I'm leaning toward a base Firebird, possibly an S/E.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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Re: what kind of Firebird is this?

It looks similar to a Tojan that someone put the Firebird front end back on.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:54 PM
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Re: what kind of Firebird is this?

If you had the VIN would be easy to tell.

Looks like someone started slapping on parts. Doesn't look like a limited edition or special model.

Bumper looks like a '91-'92 firebird. It's missing the front license plate bracket from what I can tell.
Hood is aftermarket "twin turbo" style.
Ground effects looks like a TA style. Looks like they didn't do the ones on the front because of the different bumper style.
Looks like a TA style fender since I can outlines of vents.... I think.
Hatch is a notchback type, but doesn't look stock at all.
Looks like someone extended the sail panel areas on the rear quarter panels. Those look way too long.
Someone cut into the quarter panels and mounted those inserts too.
It has the base firebird wing.
Aftermarket rims.

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