Vehicle Description
1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
CONVERTIBLE
In 1964-65 General Motors was caught completely flat footed when
Ford introduced the Mustang. Not since the introduction of the
model "A" Ford had a car so completely captured the American
imagination. This forced GM to go on a crash course to make its own
"pony car". In the June of 1966 the Camaro was announced. Aware
that Ford was about to announce the Mercury Cougar as their upscale
"pony car", the Pontiac's Firebird would be the upscale Camaro.
While Pontiac really wanted to make a two-seater sports car out the
Banshee concept car, GM said no to protect the Corvette from in
house competition and to deal with the upscale Cougar.
We are offering for auction a very fine example of the first
generation Firebird convertible with only 54,400 documented
original miles. The last of three owners, our owner bought the car
1986 when it had 52,600 miles. Once again, all can be
documented.
Of the five engine and four transmission options (remember
options), this one has a 326 cu in, 250 hp V-8 and a Powerglide
automatic. Our Firebird was re-painted green with gold flex
metallic mixed in. The interior is black with a floor shift and
power steering. The power top is made canvas in the color of
buckskin.
No plastic filler. She has new all metal doors and quarter
panels.
A clean honest first generation "pony car",
Estimate: $30,000-$40,000
