Vehicle Description
1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
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Designer: Irvin Rybicki
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Estimate: $40,000 - $80,000 ���Without Reserve
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Chassis Number: 223379U131926
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Decoded: 2=Pontiac; 23=Firebird; 37=2-dr Coupe; 9=1969;
U=Lordstown, OH assembly, 131926=31,926th V8 equipped Firebird
scheduled for assembly at Lordstown.
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Engine: 400 cid, OHV V8
4-Barrel w/Ram-Air IV/366 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes
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Performance Built Machine
Outstanding Workmanship All Around
Street or Strip-Sizzling Hot
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The Model - Even though the basic platform for the Firebird was
shared with the Camaro, the Pontiac version was built to enjoy much
more in the way of performance, comfort and overall enjoyment. By
1969, the Firebird had come into its own with legions of dedicated
owners, people that Pontiac listened to and also seemed to cater
to. For 1968, the first Ram Air II induction system was developed,
which would be joined by the Ram Air III later in the season. The
following year, Ram Air IV replaced the original Ram Air II but had
numerous upgrades. While officially these new engines were rated at
366 HP, the same as the R.A. II, they were much improved with
cast-iron headers and weight-saving aluminum intake manifolds. For
1969, Pontiac introduced the Trans-Am edition of the Firebird which
came standard with the 360 HP, Ram Air III, while the more potent
R.A. IV was available and installed in just 55 of those rare cars.
A total of 102 Firebirds received this top-performance induction
system. With 4-bolt main caps, forged crankshaft and piston rods
plus special valves, cam and heads, these engines would take on all
comers and put to shame quite a few Mopar 426 Hemi V8s in their
day.
The Car - Starting with a solid and complete 1969 Firebird, the
build on this car is flawless. The beautiful black finish shows off
the original designs and accent lines the stylist skillfully
sculpted and brought out even stronger with dual red racing
stripes. The interior of this coupe is immaculate with red vinyl
bucket seats recovered in patterns that exactly matched the
originals. This color scheme is matched for the dashboard, steering
wheel, all vinyl door panels, floor carpets and even the
four-speed's shift knob. Disc brakes have been fitted on all
four-corners and to keep everyone comfortable, ice-cold R134A
vintage air conditioning was also installed. "Look-a-like" 17"
special wheels complete the picture of just what a Resto-Mod should
be. Workmanship is top-shelf and professional, where nothing was
overlooked. The front Endura fascia is lined up with the sheet
metal better than what the factory could produce, while the hood,
doors, and deck lid are perfectly gapped all around. Even the back
of the car, with the rear panel emblazoned in red, sits level
accented by the chrome tipped dual-exhaust and spread-wing Firebird
emblem in dead center. Turn the key and listen to the Ram Air IV
400 cubic incher come to life, push in the clutch, shift into first
and get ready to experience excitement, Pontiac style!