It seems relatively few buyers wanted three pedals in their muscle car around this time, at least based on what typically comes up for sale these days. If you wanted to march to the beat of a different drummer, ordering a Firebird or Camaro of this generation with the five-speed manual was one way to go. While Ford had Saleen and the turbocharged SVO models to spice up the lineup, GM seemed content to sell its muscle car line in two flavors, aside from limited production specials like the notchback or the turbocharged Indy Pace Car. The Firebird and its Camaro sibling were straightforward in their execution, either being a muscle car with decent horsepower to back up the claim, or a hairdresser’s ride with lazy six-cylinder powerplants paired to automatic transmissions. In general, the third-generation Firebird was a bit of a mixed bag, with earlier models still suffering under the baggage of the malaise era, while later examples became scorchingly fast with the introduction of turbocharging. The seller seems to know this, as he’s asking for a heady $22,500 and has listed it here on craigslist on Long Island. Throw in the T-tops and the reliable 305 under the hood and you have an instant classic. The seller notes it was in storage until 2019, and that it comes with the original window sticker. Condition looks tidy, with two-tone paint and cross-lace wheels and under 25,000 original miles. This 1986 Pontiac Firebird is a rare find both for its impressive condition and for being a factory-built 5-speed, which the seller contends makes it one of just 500 cars made that year with three pedals.
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