Vehicle Description
This clean 1967 Pontiac Firebird convertible looks subtle but packs
a 350 cubic inch punch under its pointed hood. Even better, there's
a lot of recent work, turning this lovely convertible into a great
cruiser that has a real muscle car look. Add in a handsome interior
and a top that goes down, and you have a great choice for warm
weather fun.
That's pretty close to factory code Y Mayfair Maize on the body,
surely the same stuff they were putting on Corvettes and calling
Sunfire Yellow, and it looks just as good here. It isn't this car's
original color, but it obviously looks right. The paint was done
not too long ago to a very good standard, giving the car a clean,
crisp look that definitely has an appeal. Straight bodywork
underneath surely helps, and the crease that runs from nose to tail
is crisply defined and the gills in the quarter panels are a cool
contrast that helps break up the otherwise smooth body. Gaps are
good, which can be a challenge on a ragtop, and it's thankfully
devoid of stripes or add-ons that would spoil the effect. Instead,
this car isn't trying too hard and simply lets the hardware to the
talking. There's nice chrome, too, including the pointed front
bumper/grille assembly and the Firebird emblems are crisply
rendered. Sure, there's plenty of F-body DNA there, but the
Firebird has a very distinct flavor that's different from the
Camaro.
The black bucket seat interior is also nicely restored with
reproduction seat covers front and rear, newer black carpets, and a
no-nonsense look. The steering wheel is a little thicker and a
little smaller in diameter than the original and it's parked on top
of a tilt column that actually makes a big difference in comfort.
Factory gauges are in good condition with a 120 MPH speedometer as
standard equipment, and that hood-mounted tach is about the coolest
factory gauge ever. A factory AM radio is still in the center of
the stack, but it's disconnected in favor of a modern AM/FM/CD
stereo head unit that's stashed out of sight, a nice decision that
preserves the original look. The black convertible top is power
actuated and the trunk is finished with a reproduction mat that
fits well.
A 350 cubic inch V8 makes this lightweight F-body feel insanely
fast on the street. Even though it's the same size as a Chevy small
block, it's unique and has its own personality. Dressed with
Edelbrock chrome dress-up and a 4-barrel carburetor, it's got
instantaneous throttle response and a later HEI distributor lights
it up with ease. It's beautifully detailed with Pontiac Turquoise
paint on the block and the satin black engine bay makes a perfect
backdrop. A big radiator doesn't seem to mind the engine's heat and
it's got power front discs with a new master cylinder and
distribution block, and power steering makes it easy to drive. A
TH350 3-speed automatic makes for an easygoing personality in this
convertible and it spins a 10-bolt rear end with reasonable gears
that definitely help. Custom black powdercoated wheels look awesome
against the black paint and carry 215/65/15 front and 245/60/15
rear performance radials.
Lots of fun to drive with a look that speaks softly yet carries a
big stick, this Firebird more than delivers on the promises made by
its look. Call today!