What Is A "formula" ??????

[scaremooch]

Thanks to everyone who attempted to answer my question earlier!!!
( What is the difference between a regular firebird 2 door coupe, and a "Formula" Firebird? )

I had some replys that explained the differences between the Formula and Trans-Am. That's NOT what im looking for here!

The year of car Im wondering about is a 1973

According to the NADA there are 4 or 5 kinds of Firebirds.
1) 2 Door Coupe
2) "Formula"
3) "Esprit"
4) Trans-Am
5) ???
6) ???

HOW DO I KNOW IF IM BUYING A FORMULA OR JUST A REGULAR 2 DOOR COUPE???

The difference in the value of the cars is about $2000.00 and Im wondering this:
What is the difference between the #1) 2 Door Coupe & #2) "Formula"


Thanks for any and all information you may have!!!!

[importeater38]

well, ive noticed many places and price books list cars that either don't really exist or duplicate the same car but use a diff name. Or, they might call a car with some minor factory add ons a completly diff name just differentiate. The only way to really know is do alot of homework on that year just to make sure you don't get screwed.

[hotrod_chevyz]

The 73 formula had a column shift,no front spoiler and had formula badges.It should also have a distinct vin number

[scaremooch]

Originally Posted by hotrod_chevyz

The 73 formula had a column shift,no front spoiler and had formula badges.It should also have a distinct vin number

From what I have learned on the internet today, you are absolutely correct. I found a "Vin Number Decoder" site that gave specifics as to the different types of these cars. Sure appreciate all the advice!!!! GREAT SITE!!!

[hotrod_chevyz]

awsome.a 73 is the model to have

[tacoma man.]

the other two you are looking for is WS6, and SE.
ws6 is basically on most trans am, a more beefed up suspension, and several other options, and SE is special edition, wich is basically usually another word for appearance package, usually decals, stripes that sorta thing.

[tacoma man.]

oh but a formula is a firebird with usually a 350 or 400, the hood wont have the shaker scoop, it will have nostrills simular to todays ram air scoops on the hood. and most 2 door coupe f-birds didnt have spoilers on the trunk, and doesnt have a tachometer, my dad used to have a 70 trans and it was loaded. had a 400 ram air engine and had a hurst 4 speed.

[hotrod_chevyz]

the formulas were more popular for people ordering a car,so a lot of them ended up unique in one way or another.in 73' they sold more than intended,so a lot of sales were custom backordered cars.

[tacoma man.]

i had the chance to buy a black and gold 78 formula, had a 350 and a 4 speed hurst. the car was almost perfect for 4500 i waited too long and it got away