Vehicle Description
The 1968 Pontiac Firebird is already known for being an
aggressive-looking car. But when they add a custom paint package,
sport-ready A/C interior, six-speed gearbox, and a modern LS1 V8,
it becomes a slick and custom restomod that really turns up the
intimidation factor.
We could start by telling you this is a code-Q Verdoro Green car
from the factory, but the paint here is so much better than what
they offered. Sure, the color is right, but when the sunlight hits
it the depth of the professional clearcoat application, it gives
this an attention-grabbing luster. Plus, the custom silver paint
package looks absolutely awesome. It's on the front air dam, rear
panel, special 2nd gen Camaro side mirrors, full-width rear
spoiler, and custom quarter panel scoops. And it's particularly
impressive on the Trans Am-style hood where the full silver panel
has Verdoro Green stripes that draw your attention to the hood
scoops. So it's a very well-coordinated and thoughtful paint
package. There are a ton more great details, like the bright H4
headlights with LED haloes, integrated driving lights, and the LS
badging on the rear. Even the wheel package is a cool upgrade.
These special alloys that look like Rally II wheels, but with a
larger size to accommodate performance tires. And the modern grippy
rubber has the classic redline look.
There's only about 500 miles on this build, and so the interior is
quite fresh. The all-black presentation gives you a muscle car
feel, and the restomod status means all the best upgrades. It
starts with the Procar bucket seats that offer better bolstering
than you could ever get in the '60s. This has great features like a
retro-style AM/FM tuner with iPod input and a Custom Auto Sound
stereo. And there's also cold-blowing R134a air conditioning. But
this in not just a coddler. You know this is a true performance
machine with the grippy God Snow three-spoke steering wheel, and
beyond that is a full Dakota Digital gauge package. Plus, you have
the iconic hood tach, too. And have you counted the number of gears
on the shifter yet.
The heart of this beast is an upgraded fuel-injected 5.7-liter LS1.
You'll love popping the hood at all the car shows and watching
everyone marvel at the modern V8 and custom-painted Pontiac Blue
components. This powerplant is borrowed from a 4th gen Camaro. It
had about 18k miles on it, so the odometer reflects the original
miles on the motor and the approx. 500 miles added since the full
restoration/creation. Beyond just adding modern GM motor, this one
has been upgraded with go-fast goodies. The V8 has a mild Howards
cam and upgraded valve springs. It inhales deeply from a cold air
intake, and the V8 exhales with authority through headers connect
to an H-pipe dual exhaust. This V8 screamer needs stout parts to
get all the power to the ground. This why you have the complete
control of a six-speed manual transmission, and that feeds an Eaton
rear end with Positraction and 4.11 gear for powerful take-offs.
Plus, power steering, power brakes w/discs up front, and a tubular
A-arm front suspension makes this a great-driving restomod.
Complete with the original buildsheet, there was a lot of time,
inspiration, and money invested into making this Firebird. It's all
the iconic pieces you love about a first-generation coupe backed up
the best in modern components.