Vehicle Description
You already know we love F-bodies here at Streetside Classics, and
compared to the '67 Camaros, this 1967 Pontiac Firebird is a rather
unusual find. It offers a strong-running 326 V8, bright red paint,
and that undeniable performance look that makes these cars
perennial favorites. So if you're a Pontiac guy or just someone
who's tired of First Gen Camaros hogging all the spotlight, perhaps
this is the solution.
The restoration was done some years ago, but since then, this
Firebird has lived a pretty easy life. The bright red paint is racy
and aggressive, not silly, and on the Firebird shape it looks like
the ideal choice, which was Pontiac's goal all along. It's a shiny
finish on top of some reasonably good bodywork, so it has a
high-performance look that's evident even from a distance, and when
you get up close the little details start to stand out. They didn't
do any modifications, no scoops or obnoxious wings, and kept the
factory-style 326 badges on the hood, as well as the bright chrome
beak that gives the Firebird a very different look from its
corporate cousin. Add in the bright chrome wheels and thick
white-letter tires and the clean overall look really makes this car
stand out in a sea of Brand-X F-bodies.
The interior is a little less vivid but no less attractive. Factory
buckets with reproduction seat covers anchor one of the better
places to get some road work done. Basic black is the overall
theme, although it is a Pontiac, so there's a bit of simulated
burled walnut there, too. Factory gauges are in where they're
supposed to be and in great shape, and the shifter in the middle
console controls the 3-speed automatic transmission below. An AM
stereo head unit lives in the dash, handsome door panels and
carpets were replaced at the time of restoration and the
three-spoke steering wheel may very well be the original piece and
adds a bit of elegance. It's all clean, simple, and well-executed,
making this Firebird a great car to drive and enjoy. Even the trunk
is in good order, finished with correct spatter paint and housing a
full spare and jack set.
Pontiac's 326 cubic inch V8 is well-known and well-regarded in
performance circles, and in the lightweight Firebird, performance
is impressive. This block under the hood appears to be the original
motor, although we weren't able to pull a VIN to verify that 100%.
Nevertheless, thanks to a 4-barrel carburetor, stock intake, and
factory exhaust manifolds, it's ready to drive and enjoy. The
engine bay continues the clean, no-nonsense theme with blue engine
enamel, along with matching valve covers, a black snorkeled air
cleaner, and a few other detailed pieces. Power steering works with
the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission to make this car easy to
drive, while a newer exhaust with chambered mufflers give it that
notorious sound we all love so much. The underside is in good,
solid order, albeit not detailed for show, but no worries about
nailing the throttle and having some fun. The transmission spins a
stock 10-bolt rear end and this 'Bird stops on a dime thanks to
power 4-wheel disc brakes. Flashy American Racing Torque Thrust
wheels are great attention-grabbers and are wrapped in 205/60/15
front and 245/60/15 rear BFGoodrich white-letter radials all
around. I have to admit that I really like the look on this
Poncho.
If this were a Camaro, it would be $5000 more expensive and have a
close match to it at every cruise-in. So with that in mind, why not
give this awesome, hard-to-find '67 Firebird a try? Call today!