Vehicle Description
For the money, this might just be the finest 1967 Pontiac Firebird
you can buy anywhere. The restoration is only just north of 1,000
miles old, the car is heavily optioned, and with a unique color
combination and a thumping 400 cubic inch V8, it's as attractive as
it is potent, making for a hobby car that does everything well.
Pontiac was especially good at making even their pony car look like
it was made for adults. This lovely Firebird has all the
performance styling cues, ranging from the hood scoops to the
ducktail spoiler out back, but the wonderfully subtle Montego Cream
over Signet Gold color combination makes it look eminently
tasteful. That is the car's original color combination and it was
completely disassembled and stripped bare for the paint job. The
result is a beautifully done car that sparkles in the sunlight and
looks crisply rendered from any angle. It was finished about five
years ago, so there are some very, very minor signs of use, but you
can tell that this was an expensive makeover, not a quickie, and
the car shows all the better for it. You'll also find that they
spent the long dollar on the chrome and stainless trim, as
everything from the unique front bumper and grille assembly to the
slender slotted taillights remains in excellent condition. Fit and
finish are quite good and you can't argue with just how right these
early F-bodies look.
The interior is beautifully rendered as well, using correct
materials and patterns throughout. It appears that the door panels
and maybe even the seats are original-issue, and if that's the
case, they're in spectacular condition. The carpets have been
replaced along the way and show only light wear, having been
protected by a set of matching Firebird-logo mats. The factory
gauges are bright and crisp, including the fully functional
hood-mounted tachometer and a trio of auxiliary gauges standing on
the transmission tunnel just under the center dash. That Hurst
T-handle shifter is a period-correct accessory, but now it manages
a Tremec 3550 5-speed manual gearbox that makes this car an
absolute joy to drive. There's also a digital AM/FM stereo radio in
the dash and yes, this is a factory A/C and the needs only a quick
shot of R134a to be fully functional. An aftermarket center console
adds a pair of handy cup holders and the trunk is correctly
detailed with a reproduction mat and a space saver spare.
Pontiac didn't do "matching numbers" in the traditional sense, but
we have every reason to believe that the 400 cubic inch V8 under
the pointed hood is original to this car. It was fully rebuilt in
April 2015 with an .030 overbore, an 800 CFM Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, a matching intake manifold, MSD ignition system, and a
balanced rotating assembly. It's crisply detailed with proper
Pontiac Turquoise metallic paint, although the air cleaner is a
cool aftermarket piece. The big radiator up front keeps it cool and
there are new parts throughout, ranging from the chrome alternator
to the new master cylinder for the power front disc brakes. Twin
Flowmaster mufflers give it a fantastic sound and we've already
mentioned the transmission upgrade (this car was originally
equipped with a 3-speed manual). Out back there's a 10-bolt rear
with 3.55 gears on a limited slip and there's plenty of proof that
this car spent its life in a warm climate. Brand new staggered (18"
front; 20" rear) American Racing Torque Thrusts currently sparkle
on this car, but if you prefer a more subdued look, handsome Rally
I wheels mounted on fresh redline radials come with the car as
well.
Early pony cars just don't get much better than this. Big power in
a medium-sized package, plenty of luxury features, and a
slick-shifting gearbox make this Firebird a joy to own. Call
today!