Featured Car Hunter Networkis an online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com and is this 400-horsepower 1969 Pontiac Firebird Convertible. It is powered by a non-original 400ci V8 engine connected to a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Features include power steering, a vintage-style AM/FM radio, Holley Sniper fuel injection, and nitrous oxide. Finished in Carousel Red with a white vinyl convertible top and parchment vinyl interior, this Pontiac Firebird comes with a disassembled original 350ci V8, a parts catalog, spare parts, manuals, and a clear title in the seller’s name.
The body was repainted in Carousel Red in 2020. Exterior features include a fender-mounted antenna, color-matched mirror caps, wheel well and rocker moldings, and a white vinyl convertible top.
This Firebird is connected to the road via a set of 14-inch Pontiac Rally II wheels wrapped in 2021-installed 225/60 front and 245/60 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
Inside, the front bucket seats and rear bench are covered in parchment vinyl. The cabin features manual windows, power steering, a wood steering wheel, center console and a vintage-style AM/FM radio.
Vital vehicle information is displayed on the 160 mph speedometer, 8,000 rpm tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, water temperature, and amperage. The odometer shows 34,554 miles.
Under the hood, the original 350ci V8 was replaced with a 400ci V8. The engine is equipped with a Holley Sniper fuel injection system, nitrous oxide, an aluminum intake manifold, chrome valve covers, an aluminum radiator and a triple electric fan. Engine power is transmitted through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.
The suspension base consists of an independent front end, Positraction rear end, and air shocks. Hand brakes help slow this Firebird down.
The seller notes that the convertible top interior has wear and tear, and the driver’s side Firebird emblem has a crack. The video below shows a cold start and the vehicle in action.
The auction for this 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible with a 400-horsepower engine will end on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT).
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