The 1969 Firebird marked the final and arguably most aggressive
year of Pontiac's first-generation F-body. It was also the year the
Trans Am debuted, with just 697 factory examples produced,
including only 689 coupes. That rarity turned the original into
serious collector territory, while this white-and-blue Trans Am
tribute delivers the unmistakable look with substantially more
modern muscle underneath.
At its heart is a Butler-built 461ci Pontiac V8 fitted with
Edelbrock D-port aluminum heads, an Edelbrock aluminum intake,
Holley Sniper EFI, HEI ignition, Doug's ceramic-coated headers, an
aluminum radiator, Derale electric fans, and fresh American
Autowire circuitry. A new TKX five-speed from Silver Sport
Transmissions, McLeod clutch, and hydraulic clutch conversion put
all that Pontiac torque at the driver's command.
This Firebird is built to use the power. A 12-bolt rear end,
CalTracs with split monoleaf springs, subframe connectors, tubular
front control arms, and Viking front coilovers give the chassis a
serious performance foundation. Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes,
backed by a C5 Corvette booster and master cylinder, provide
confident stopping power, while power steering and power brakes
keep it street friendly.
The Trans Am hood and rear spoiler supply the proper attitude,
while the driver-quality white finish makes this a machine you can
enjoy without treating it like museum furniture. Inside, the blue
bucket-seat cabin features a center console, floor shifter, new
carpet, new door panels, working factory tach and coffin gauges,
Vintage Air heat and air conditioning, and a RetroSound Bluetooth
radio. This is classic Pontiac swagger sharpened with fuel
injection, five-speed control, upgraded suspension, and big
brakes.
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