Vehicle Description
1969 Pontiac Firebird Coupe
In 1968 and 1969, Pontiac engineers were busy with a project to get
the Firebird Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) ready, which led to
the development of the Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. Known as PFST
("Pontiac Firebird Sprint Turismo"), the racing prototype was
developed largely by chassis whiz Herb Adams. Powered initially by
the OHC six, the PFST project also served as test bed for a
small-block (303-cid) V-8, with special tunnel-port cylinder heads.
But development problems axed the small-block engine, so a Special
Projects committee (including Adams, chief engineer Bill Collins,
product planner Ben Harrison, and merchandising master Jim Wagner)
turned instead to a potent Firebird with Ram Air 400 V-8 and
PFST-type chassis tuning.
For consignment, a tribute car, born with a lesser engine, but nice
interior, power steering and brakes, A/C, and now has a larger
engine installed. This car rips, but feels safe due to the
upgrades, and has the conveniences to boot. Pay tribute now and
read on.
Exterior
Cameo white with blue Trans Am stripes, dual cowled hood, rear
spoiler and Trans Am badging on the rear spoiler. Firebird badges
also are on the car. The body matching front bumper with its
chromed beak is right up front. 15-inch rally 2 wheels are all
around. Looking just like the Trans Am version of low
production.
Interior
Blue custom knit weave vinyl seat inserts with smooth blue vinyl
bolsters are seen on the front buckets, and rear bench. Burl wood
appliqu� is on the center console that houses the automatic shifter
and a console box. Blue carpet in good condition floods the floors
and has floor mats above it. Dash is original with wood appliqu�
and deep-set circular gauges. Headliner is dark blue and nice and
tight. This car has working A/C.
Drivetrain
Here's the money shot kids, with a sparkling 400ci V8 circa 1971,
and it is fed by Holley Sniper electronic fuel Injection. Keeping
everything cool is a dual fan cooled aluminum radiator. Backing up
this beautiful as well as powerful mill, is a Trans Specialties
TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and it is complete with a
2900-3200 stall converter. Also, a 10 bolt posi rear is in
place.
Undercarriage
Virtually showroom condition, fully restored and not a mark to
speak of. Dual exhaust does not even have any surface rust on it.
Nothing but clean black steel. Power front disc and power rear drum
brakes are on and independent coil springs up front, and leaf
springs on the rear for the suspension. Hotchkiss front and rear
sway bars have been added.
Drive-Ability
Lights up immediately, and with EFI is instantly ready to roll. We
went for a ride. This car rips. There is no fooling around and
after you get it up there, you can bring it back down with power
brakes, you can swing it around corners easily with power steering,
and all in the comfort of cold blowing A/C. Nice build, very good
ride, all be it quick.
Talk about a tribute, this is an academy award winning tribute
build all in excellent condition, above below and under the hood.
Everywhere you look, you see quality build, and if you turn this
car on, you'll hear it too. I'm going to have to praise the
accolades with great acclaim within my commendation. Get it while
its hot!
VIN Decode
223379U118473
2-Pontiac
2-Firebird
337-2 Door Sport Coupe
9-1969
U-Lordstown, OH Assy Plant
118473-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
ST 69 22337-1969 Pontiac Firebird 2 Door Sport Coupe
BDY LOR523087-Lordstown Body #
TR 210-Blue Custom Knit Weave Vinyl Buckets
PNT 50 C-Cameo White, Blue Vinyl Top
12B-2nd Week December Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.