Lot #73.1 - Commissioned by a combination of Pontiac Public Relations, the Firebird Brand Team and Pontiac Advanced Engineering, this car was given to John Lingenfelter, the legendary guru of performance, to continue the development of his 383ci engine package and Ram intake manifold on the GM LT1 engine. In early 1995 John Lingenfelter, entered this vehicle in the Manufacturers High-Speed Shootout at the Texas Mile. The competition came from most every tuner and brand of that time. This Firebird Formula, with John Lingenfelter at the wheel, won the championship at 196mph. Afterward the car was returned to Pontiac Division and was used at a variety of events and division functions. The relationship between Pontiac-GMC Division and John Lingenfelter lasted until John's untimely death in 2003. In about 2005 this car was completely dismantled and restored by General Motors. It remained in the GM Heritage Collection until being sold to the current owner in 2009. Previously part of the GM Heritage Collection. THIS IS A MODIFIED VEHICLE. NEITHER GM, THE SELLER NOR BARRETT-JACKSON MAKE ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE VEHICLE IS NOT CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS, RULES OR REGULATIONS AND MAY NOT BE DRIVEN ON PUBLIC ROADS. THIS VEHICLE WILL BE CONVEYED TO BUYER WITH A "SCRAP" TITLE.