Hey yal,
My mechanic came across a 1988 Pontiac Formula with 150k on the dial. It was a customers of his and he rebuilt the engine and the guy told him he could have the car, cause he couldnt pay for it or something. All things aside its got a rebuilt 5.7 TPI, new aluminum racing radiator, sphoon complete rear suspension, new computer, new headers through a y-pipe with two cats and dual flows with 3" tips. He wants to sell it to me, is it something worth snatching up?

PS, and the tranny was rebuilt about 6k miles ago, guy who gave it to him had the receipt to prove it.

PSS it is a vin verifiable 350 L98 and it comes with the WS6 suspension package. Its that metallic red color with black interior. If anything needs a new headliner, and two front seats. Has new carpet, dash, and two rear seats.

If you're familiar with this type of car, then it's a great price. If you're new to these, then realize there's no ABS, no traction control, and they can be a double handful in any snow at all. What you're considering will ride relatively harshly. I'd buy it in a second.

Okay im going to get it. I have to wait til the money is transferred outta my other account so it should be here monday. Ill post pics when I get it. Thanks man.

Wow, sounds nice to me.
Id definitely pick up a verifiable L98 car for 3k if rust is minimal!

'88 is a good year too.. 'cept for the CSI!

yeah well where I live there's no snow so that's a bonus. it's been a socal car it's whole life.

yeah well where I live there's no snow so that's a bonus. it's been a socal car it's whole life.

Pics or it didnt happen! (kidding)

Congrats if the car comes through, I love west coast cars
because most of the time the undercarriage of the vehicles are
pristine.

Hey yal,
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Hey yal,
So I got the car yesterday, guy couldnt do it on monday. I will post the pics prob later today or tomorrow. But I did check again, it is a vin verifable L98 with the WS6 package. All I got to say is, buh bye L03, hello L98!!!

Welcome to the party, pal!
Should have alot of fun with it.. cant wait to see her!

Hey yal,
Here are some pictures, sorry for the delay.

Later, 3rd

Is that a factory color? I can't really tell from the pics... Looks good, tho...congrats!

I think it was repainted, because the engine bay is black, and I see some over spray on the tail lights. I think someone tried to make it that dark red metallic color but it didn't work.

-3rd

PS, I uploaded some more pictures, but maybe you cant tell. Look at the engine bay one, its all black. I think she was a repaint. When I take it to the body shop in about a month ill ask them what color she's supposed to be.

Love it!

Formula's are so nice.. I like ground effects myself and that is why
I am Trans AM guy.. but, the one thing ive always liked about the
Formula was its stance without GFX.

The hood bump is also a great trait, keep that hood!

I wouldnt sweat the paint even thought itd be cool to find
out the original color.. but, a blacked out engine bay did you
a favor!

What color you thinken about?

Im thinking about going black. Like stripping it all down and taking out the lights, new spoiler, and door panels, and having them paint it black. Then having them throw the metallic silver "FORMULA" decals on, blacking out the tail lights, and calling it a day.

-3rd