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1983 Pontiac IMSA GTO Firebird

Vehicle is located in Arizona, USA

Offered at: $100,000

Description

Rob Dyson’s first Professional Race Car. In 1983 Rob Dyson contracted Chassis Dynamics to build a new IMSA GTO Pontiac Firebird, the car was built to meet the new IMSA rules allowing custom tube frame race cars. Rob raced it with co-driver, Kenny Schlagle in both IMSA and SCCA Trans Am from 1983 thru 1985. The car featured some unique engineering for the era, having water cooled front brake calipers and recirculating brake fluid.

History

Raced in both IMSA and SCCA Trans Am 1883 thru 1985. It then continued to race in SCCA GT1 thru 1990’s.

Recent Competition History

Invited and raced at the Sonoma Historics in 2011 and 2012

Invited and raced at 2017 Rolex Monterey Reunion and has been invited again to race in the 2018 Monterey Reunion

Performance Data

  • Class: IMSA/Trans Am
  • Weight: 2200 lbs

Engine

  • Engine Builder: KMR
  • Manufacturer: Chevrolet
  • Type: Chevy 355
  • Displacement: 355
  • Horsepower: 636
  • Torque: 450
  • Induction: Holley 4-barrel
  • Heads: Aluminum Pontiac
  • Block: Cast Iron
  • Crankshaft: Lt. Wt Steel
  • Connecting Rods: H beam
  • Pistons: JE
  • Camshaft: Roller
  • Valve Train: Jessel
  • Clutch: Tilton
  • Pressure Plate: Tilton
  • Flywheel: Tilton
  • Exhaust: race
  • Total Time: 2-races
  • Races: 2-races

Fuel System

  • Fuel Cell
  • Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
  • Age: New
  • Capacity: 22
  • Fuel Pump: Electric
  • Fuel Type: Race

Oil/Water System

  • Radiator: Aluminum
  • Water Pump: Aluminum
  • Oil Cooler: Aluminum

Electrical System

  • Ignition: Electronic
  • Alternator: race
  • Battery: new dry cell

Transmission

  • Manfacturer: Saenz 5- Speed
  • Type: 5-speed Dog ring
  • Gears: 5
  • Races: rebuilt

Rear End

  • Manufacturer: Ford 9″
  • Type: Ford
  • Ratio: 4.10
  • Case: steel
  • Differential: Detroit Locker
  • Axles: 31 spline

Body

  • Construction: fiberglass body
  • Color: White/orange/yellow
  • Condition: nice

Chassis

  • Type: Tube frame
  • Builder: Chassis Dynamics
  • Material: steel
  • Finish: grey
  • Front Suspension: A-arms
  • Rear Suspension: 3-Link
  • Shocks: Remote
  • Brakes: Water cooled
  • Steering: p/s rack
  • Wheels: Jongblood 16×12
  • Tires: slicks

Interior

  • Color/Finish: grey/black
  • Fire System: new
  • Restraints: new Kirky full containment
  • Guages: steward-warner
  • Steering Wheel: removable leather