Vehicle Description
It's hard not to get excited about this 1969 Pontiac Firebird
convertible. There's been great care and investment in taking pride
in originality from the brown paint to the fantastic gold interior.
But more than just appearance, the numbers-matching 400ci V8 and
four-speed manual means this drop top is also a rapid ride.
This car's original style is the key to its charm. That's why it's
still wearing its factory-correct code-61 Espresso Brown. But you
might notice it a little more. There was a nice investment in
making sure a respray stayed with the factory color, and adding a
newer white electric folding roof. The result is a factory-like
presentation that has the allure of a modern shine and crispness.
It's this kind of originality with subtle upgrades that you will
see elsewhere, too. The design of these first-gen cars really lived
up to the Firebird name, with a beak-like nose and slotted
sheetmetal that looks like a bird in flight. It's an icon that
looks best when complete. That's why trim, dual scoop hood with
proper "400" badges, Firebird side marker lights, and Rally II
wheels are essential to this well-represented droptop.
Perhaps most remarkably, the interior is completely original. Not
only does the code 202 Gold vinyl upholstery look great against the
Espresso Brown paint, but it is in fantastic condition. Sure the
seats have a few signs of people sitting in them over the years,
but you can still slide behind the wheel of this Firebird for a
long trip without complaints. Carpets, door panels, and even the
steering wheel are untouched 1969 pieces and the burled walnut
appliques on the dash and console haven't been baked by the sun.
Original gauges still show clear lenses and bright markings and the
factory AM/FM radio still lives in the center of the dash... and
yes you get an 8-track - it's that original. Even Hurst shifters
were available on the Pontiacs back then. But once again, the theme
of subtle upgrades is seen with the oil pressure and engine
temperature gauges are nice additions to know everything that's
going on with this Firebird.
On a car this original so far, you're going to be excited to lift
the hood. Not only is that the numbers-matching 400 cubic-inch
powerplant inside, but also everyone will have no trouble believing
it, too, thanks to the honest appearance of the engine bay. If you
do look a little closer, you'll see performance upgrades like a
Holley four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake, and long
tube headers. So you get a great original presentation to show off,
but an extra wallop of power for the road. You can here this added
power through the dual exhaust, and you're in complete control of
it all with the four-speed manual transmission. This performance
Pontiac also feels great on the road thanks to features like power
steering and BF Goodrich tires.
Complete with Pontiac Historic Services (PHS) documentation, this
is truly an interesting droptop with all the right originality. And
with less than 11,700 of these built, over 45 years ago, it's
getting harder and harder to find V8 examples that are so faithful
to the way Pontiac made their performance machines. So if you've
been looking for a cut-above Firebird, you need to hurry and call
today!!!
