1968 Red TOP OF THE LINE 400 BIG BLOCK V8! RESTORED!!
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Pontiac |
Model: | Firebird |
SubModel: | TOP OF THE LINE 400 BIG BLOCK V8! RESTORED! |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 5,000 |
VIN: | 223678U152419 |
Color: | Red |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Red |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Local pick-up only |
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Description of 1968 Pontiac Firebird |
CALL OUR SALES TEAM! 1-877-422-2940 Worldwide Vintage Autos is one of the largest classic automobile dealerships in the world. With over 200 vehicles in stock spanning over 60,000 square feet, we have what you are looking for! We provide top tier service for both online buyers and in-person transactions. Stemming from the sales over 1,000 cars a year, we have become experts in domestic and international shipping and can help you find a shipping company to safely transport your new purchase to your garage. To viewcurrent and upcoming inventory please go to our website Worldwide VIntage Autos [. c o m ].If you do not see the vehicle you want in our inventory, make sure to sign up for‘VIP UPCOMING INVENTORY’, found on theleftsideof our homepage. Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1968 Pontiac Firebird. Hagerty Values a number car 3at $52,200. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must seeand drive this rare Pontiac! HISTORY: The first generation Firebirds had a characteristicCoke bottle styling. Unlike its cousin the Chevrolet Camaro, the Firebird's bumpers were integrated into the design of the front end.[5]The Firebird's rear "slit" taillights were inspired by thePontiac GTO. Both a two-doorhardtopand aconvertiblewere offered through the 1969 model year. Originally, the car was a "consolation prize" for Pontiac, who had wished to produce a two-seat sports car of its own design, based on the originalBansheeconcept car. However, GM feared such a vehicle would directly compete with Chevrolet'sCorvette, and the decision was made to give Pontiac a piece of the pony car market by having them share theF-bodyplatform withChevrolet. All 1967–1968 400CI engines had throttle restrictors installed that blocked the carburetor's second barrel from opening all the way.[1]A "Ram Air" option was also available, providing functional hood scoops, higher flow heads with stronger valve springs, and a differentcamshaft. Power for the Ram Air package was the same as the conventional 400H.O., but the engine peaked at a higher, 5,200RPMs. The 230CID engines were subsequently replaced in 1968 by theChevrolet 250cuin (4.1L)stroked 230CI engines, the first developing an increased 175hp (130kW) using a single-barrel carburetor, and the other the same 215hp with a four-barrel carburetor. Also for the 1968 model, the 326CID engine was replaced by thePontiac 350cuin (5.7L) V-8, which actually displaced 355cuin (5.8L), and produced 265hp (198kW) with a two-barrel carburetor. An "H.O." version of the 350CID with a revised cam was also offered starting in that year, which developed 320hp (240kW). Power output of the other engines was increased marginally.[1] There was an additional Ram Air IV option for the 400CID engine during 1969, complementing the Ram Air III; these generated 345 and 335hp (257 and 250kW) respectively. The 350CID "H.O." engine was revised again with a different cam and cylinder heads resulting in 325hp (242kW). During 1969 a special 303cuin (5.0L) engine was designed forSCCAroad racing applications that was not available in production cars.[7] The styling difference from the 1967 to the1968model was the addition ofFederally-mandated side marker lights: for the front of the car, the turn signals were made larger and extended to wrap around the front edges of the car, and on the rear, the Pontiac (V-shaped) Arrowhead logo was added to each side. The front doorvent-windowswere replaced with a single pane of glass and Astro Ventilation, a fresh-air-inlet system. The1969model received a majorfaceliftwith a new front end design but unlike its big brother the GTO, it did not have the Endura bumper. The instrument panel and steering wheel were revised. The ignition switch was moved from the dashboard to the steering column with the introduction of GM's new locking ignition switch/steering wheel.[1] Source: Wikipedia SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION EXTERIOR:- Clean cherry red metallic finish.- 400 CI badging.- Hood tachometer.- Original style Pontiac 5 spoke alloy wheels with radial tires.- Dual exhaust, great stance. INTERIOR:- Nicely appointed red carpet and red vinyl seating.- Four speed on the floor.- Wood three spoke steering wheel.- Black convertible top with parade boot for when top is down.- Aftermarket gauges.- Pioneer head unit. MECHANICAL: - Rare, powerful, and highly desirable big block 400 CID V8.- Four speed manual.- Power steering, electric radiator fan.- 4 barrel carburetor.- Disc brakes. DISCLOSURE: -No power brakes. - Minor Paint chips on front hood. (See detailedphotos) Own this vintage 1968 Pontiac Firebirdat a fraction of the build cost. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. Don't do the work yourself, get one finished for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself! NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY POSSIBLE! 1-877-422-2940 WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ] FINANCING: JJ BEST BANC. COLLECTOR CAR FINANCING 800-872-1965 Please mention you are working withWorldwide Vintage Autosin order to expedite the process. INSPECTIONS: PLEASE COME OUT AND INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE! ALL DEPOSITS ARE REFUNDABLE IF YOU PERSONALLY COME OUT AND INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF DEPOSIT. IF IT IS NOT THE VEHICLE FOR YOU, WE WILL RETURN YOUR DEPOSIT ON THE SPOT! 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