Vehicle Description
1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 Hardtop
A powerful rival for Ford Mustang, the Pontiac Firebird saw
daylight in 1967 when the US company rolled out both the 2 door
coupe and the 2 door convertible. Even if it was based on the same
platform as the Chevrolet Camaro, the Firebird had numerous
different parts, starting with the design and ending with the
engines. If the most significant appearance change is the body
integrated front bumpers, more differences could be found under the
hood as the first generation Firebird came with a choice of a few 6
cylinders and V8 options.
For consignment, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350 hardtop showing 43,946
miles, but the true miles are unknown. About 15,000 miles ago, the
numbers matching engine was rebuilt and numerous modifications took
place to bring this '68 further into the 21st century including a
Holley Sniper system and Wilwood front disc brakes.
Exterior
A chrome nose caps a body dressed in Primavera Beige with a light
green vinyl roof, all presenting handsomely and straight with field
marks that distinguish this car from other F-bodies of the time.
Ornamental trim marks sandwich the midline on the rear quarter
while Pontiac's arrowhead marker light appears just above the
chrome end of the wrap-around bumper. In front, the early Firebird
insignia, a design of Native American motif adorns the fender and
reappears on the gas cap on back in a body colored fascia that
houses dual slit tail lights on each side. 15-inch black painted
steel wheels wear period correct hubcaps and are wrapped in
staggered size tires with a late 2020 date code. HID headlights and
LED tail lights add some modernization and other than some paint
chips at a wheel opening and a dinged tail light bezel, the
exterior is in great shape.
Interior
Greenish gold first shows up on the door panels which show some
wear with discoloration throughout the driver's side and a missing
arm pad on the passenger side. The gold front bucket seats are out
of a Mercedes, but ivory Firebird seats come with the car. For now,
three point seatbelts will keep you planted and robust side support
will keep you upright. The rear vinyl seats with tuck and roll show
some wear, as do the sidewalls and carpeted package tray. A wood
rimmed Pilot steering wheel fronts the simple dash, home to two
main gauges and these are upgraded Dakota Digital units relaying
more than six bits of information to the driver, backlit in aqua.
Simulated burlwood backs the center stack where we find the vent
levers over an added cupholder in the radio delete location. That
burlwood covers the center console from which a Hurst shifter
emerges with black ball handle. Tan loop carpet is on the floor, no
headliner looms above, and the trunk is barren and colored by
surface rust in the center section.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is the numbers matching 350ci V8 L30, looking very
original in its Pontiac silvery blue and hiding a Holley Sniper EFI
system under the matte black air cleaner cover. It's backed by a
Tremec TKO500 5-speed manual transmission sending power to the 10
bolt rear axle. Wilwood power disc brakes are up front while power
drums are in back. Power steering is also onboard.
Undercarriage
Clean conditions prevail underneath with minimal surface rust and a
newer exhaust system that connects at an H-pipe, meets a single
muffler in back, then exits out of sight via steel pipes behind the
fender. Suspension consists of coil overs in front with Pirate Jack
tubular control arms and leaf springs in back. The pans are dry and
the knuckles are clean of build up.
Drive-Ability
The Holley system allows for a trouble free start and the exhaust
allows for a healthy bellow and with a slightly raked stance, we
roll the Bird onto the test loop and row the gears. It performs
well and provides decent power from its original engine while the
brakes are eager to help slow things down. We note the reverse
lights do not illuminate but all other functions operate as they
should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
What side of the aisle do you sit on, Camaro or Firebird? We've got
plenty of Camaros to choose from, about 30 at the time of this
writing. But good Firebirds are a bit harder to come by and we're
happy when they grace our halls. No complaints about this one as it
presents nicely with great paint, some modern touches, and a fine
running numbers matching 350 to put a cherry on top. It's likely
this bird won't be perched here long, so answer the call of the
wild and call us today. As they say, the early bird catches the
worm!
223378U176556
2-Pontiac
23-Firebird
37-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
8-1968
U-Lordstown, OH Assy Plant
176556-V8 Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
07D-4th Week July Build
ST 68 22437-1968 Firebird Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY LOR53194-Lordstown Body #
TR 251-Gold Standard Buckets
PNT T8-Primavera Beige, Gold Top
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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