1968 firebird
1968 FIREBIRD DRIVER
1968 FIREBIRD MANUAL
Finding a six-cylinder Firebird that is so beautifully preserved is a rare treat, and it deserves to remain in that form. I know that we will have readers who would want to swap a V8 under the hood of this 1968 Firebird as a priority, but I hope that the person who buys this car doesnât follow that path. He says that the car runs and drives perfectly, so this is another aspect of this classic that wonât be consuming the buyerâs hard-earned cash. He does have the original Window Sticker and other documentation, including PHS paperwork. The Firebird has 63,000 miles showing on its odometer, and given its ownership history, I wouldnât be surprised if the owner holds evidence to verify this. The drivetrain remains untouched, with no history of any rebuilding work. The owner of this classic has committed to meticulously maintaining the car, and it gets a bi-annual complete fluid change as part of this process. Both the Camaro and Mustang could produce better fuel consumption figures, but in 1968, few people were worried about that. While this journey would take 17.1 seconds in the Pontiac, the Camaro trailed at 18.6 seconds, and the Mustang would bring up the rear at 19.2 seconds. Thus, the Firebird stole a march over its opposition if you pointed all three vehicles at the ÂŒ mile. To place that into some perspective, the entry-level engine offered in the Chevrolet Camaro delivered 140hp, while the Mustang owners had to cope with 115hp.
1968 FIREBIRD DRIVER
The 250 might not have been the most powerful beast on the planet, but it still offered 175hp for the driver to make use of.
1968 FIREBIRD MANUAL
The original owner chose to have a 3-speed manual transmission bolted to this, while he also ticked the box beside power steering on the Order Form. However, I see this car as a breath of fresh air because it still features its numbers-matching 250ci OHC six-cylinder engine. Some of our readers, especially those with a soft spot for performance classics, will possibly be disappointed when we lift this Pontiacâs hood. It isnât an interior loaded with extras, although the pushbutton radio should provide in-car entertainment on the move. The same is true of the dash, pad, and headliner. Beyond that, the upholstered surfaces are in excellent condition, with no signs of wear or significant problems. The carpet has some wear and dirty marks, it looks like there might be a couple of cracks in the wheel, and a couple of the smaller plastic pieces show some discoloring. That is to say that it isnât perfect, but it isnât anything to be ashamed of if you rocked up at a Cars & Coffee. When we open the doors and take a look inside the Firebird, the trim is in great condition for an original and unrestored survivor. This Pontiac is said to be structurally sound, and with trim and glass whose condition is a match for the panels and paint, the buyer shouldnât need to spend a dime on this carâs appearance. All of the steel in this Firebird is original, with no history of prior repairs and no evidence of rust anywhere. The big news surrounds rust, or more accurately, the lack of it. There are no chips or marks that are worth mentioning and no dings or dents. The paint might now be 25-years-old, but it still holds an impressive shine. The seller says that the car has never seen rain, and when you consider its overall condition, thatâs a claim that is easy to believe. He then continued this trend with the vehicle, and apart from a repaint in 1996, it remains untouched. When that owner passed away, the seller purchased the car from his estate. Its first owner used the vehicle purely as a Summer driver, and he kept it parked up in a climate-controlled garage when it wasnât in use. It seems that this Verdoro Green Firebird has led a sheltered life. It is located in Dover, New Hampshire, and while the bidding has reached $18,300, this remains short of the reserve. It is a two-owner vehicle in need of a new home, so it has been listed for sale here on eBay. That makes this 1968 model worth more than a passing glance because not only does its engine bay still house its original OHC six, but the condition of the vehicle is stunning. Weâre used to seeing some excellent 1st Generation Pontiac Firebirds here at Barn Finds, but most of those cars feature a V8 under the hood.