Vehicle Description
The brag sheet on this one is impressive: boasting a strong small
block, solid restoration, power convertible top, power brakes and
power steering - not to mention the attention-grabbing Golden Rod
Yellow paint - this is the 1st gen Pontiac you've been searching
for. Move now or regret it later.
This car is a super nice driver, and there's definitely no shame in
that. Sure, everybody thinks they want a trailer queen that's
perfect, all at a bargain-basement price, but the truth is that
cars like this are the best ones to own. One glance underneath will
convince you that this car was always straight, and the bright
yellow bodywork shows off clean lines, making this convertible a
smart buy if you're a guy who simply wants some vintage horsepower
to enjoy. As a small block car without a racing pedigree like a
Trans Am, it led an easier life so the doors fit well, the trunk
lid is flush, and the hood is much more subdued and slick for this
stylized droptop. It also sports the optional chrome grille/bumper
up front which sets it apart from its siblings and that chrome is
in solid, original shape. They even resisted the urge to tack on a
ducktail spoiler, which Pontiac fans will appreciate because this
car deserves to stand out from the crowd.
The interior is wearing black seat covers that are good condition
and could even possibly be originals, complete with the
government-mandated headrests that went into production for 1969.
Pontiac was straddling the performance/luxury line and as a result,
the interior is full of burled wood applique and other upscale
touches, including a sophisticated handle on the ornate shifter.
Plush black carpets were fitted nicely from the factory, along with
functional original gauges and switches, so this sucker's ready to
cruise right now. But beyond the gauges, the interior is pretty
much the way Pontiac made it, although a Clarion AM/FM/CD stereo
was fitted into the factory slot to provide better open-air tunes.
The trunk shows off its solid sheetmetal and a factory mat with
nothing to hide, so you can own this one with confidence, and a
newer vinyl power top folds itself neatly behind the back seat, and
can be neatly covered with a matching boot that is also
included.
The YE-code 350 V8 under the hood is believed to be the original
engine, and according to the stamp on the block this is the lively
265HP version of the spry GM small block. From the original black
snorkel air cleaner to the stock-style intake and 2 barrel carb on
top to the satin-dusted inner fenders and firewall, it shows quite
well and the hood can be popped with pride at the cruise-in. It was
all painted in traditional Pontiac Turquoise before being gently
nestled between the fenders. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission and a 10-bolt rear end with gears that just
loaf along on the highway, making this a car that was made for road
trips. A chambered-muffler dual exhaust system gives the small
block V8 a wonderfully aggressive demeanor and the suspension is
augmented with air shocks in the rear that smooth things up just a
bit. Power steering and power brakes are a huge plus in a
convertible, so the driver can sit back and enjoy some
take-it-easy, two-fingers on the wheel cruising. Very nice Rally II
wheels with 205/70/14 Bridgestone radials round out the rolling
stock.
Nicely restored with plenty to offer, this is one turn-key Pontiac
Firebird ragtop that delivers on its promises. Call today!
