Woman left for Hawaii years ago and so her Pontiac Firebird has become abandoned with unseen issues
- The owner of this abandoned Pontiac Firebird left for Hawaii and never returned
- The car is now being sold as a fixer upper for someone to love
- Hopefully this Firebird will be able to stretch its wings once more
Published on Mar 02, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Mar 02, 2025 at 2:00 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit was sadly left abandoned when its owner left for Hawaii and never returned.
The car has been sitting in the same yard for decades and has had a bit of restoration from the original owner’s neighbor.
The neighbor has decided it’s time for this Pontiac Firebird to spread it’s wings and fly the nest, hopefully finding a new home with a buyer on eBay.
Even though it has a replacement hood and needs a lot of TLC, the iconic car could be the perfect project for someone looking for a challenge.
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It’s time for the Pontiac Firebird to spread its wings and fly away
When this 1976 Pontiac Firebird Esprit was purchased new in the 1970s, the owner probably didn’t think that decades later, it would be sitting in the same yard gathering rust.
The owner left to go to Hawaii in 1998 and the house recently sold, so the abandoned white Pontiac Firebird went to the owner’s neighbor for safekeeping.
Although the neighbor writes on the eBay post that he would love to keep it, he already has too many vehicles and he wants this car to go to a good home.
The seller writes that the hood had rusted through its years of neglect so he purchased a new one for it when he found one locally, so the hood is black and the rest of the body is white.
This Firebird has broken wings
The eBay seller has put some effort into making the abandoned car presentable for its potential buyers by replacing the aforementioned hood, lubing the cylinders, cleaning it and changing the oil.
It has a few aesthetic issues like a dent in the driver side fender and a slight tear in the driver side carpet, but the seller explained the huge amount of effort that will need to be put into the car to make it roadworthy again.
The tires do hold air but are described as ‘no good’ and the carburetor needs to be rebuilt, the car does run for 5-10 minutes but needs to be turned off as the freeze plugs leak.
Hopefully the new owner of this beautiful Pontiac Firebird will take good care of it, so it will be soon flying down the streets as it always should have been.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
