for the first time i realized I saw the Pontiac Firebird while watching the TV show “Booker” in the 1980s. I don’t know why it took me until 1989 to mentally register this model. Maybe it’s because Pontiac (aside from the black Trans Am in Smokey and the Bandit) isn’t a brand that piques my interest. To me, Booker’s Blue Firebird takes everything that was great about the first-generation Chevrolet Camaro and improves it on styling. Since then, the first-generation Firebird has been my favorite production pony car, second only to the 1965-1967 Shelby Mustangs, cars that really can’t be considered “production” cars.
This 1968 Pontiac Firebird appears on AutoHunter, an online auction platform powered by ClassicCars.com.
The Firebird you see here is powered by a 350 V8 engine and a two-speed automatic transmission. The car comes from the seller complete with cover, battery can, original removed speedometer, spare parts and New York license plates.
The exterior of this Firebird is painted in Autumn Bronze (Code I) and features a rear spoiler, Firebird 400-style hood, simulated quarter panel vents, and halogen headlights. The grille, headlight and taillight harnesses, and weatherstripping have been replaced.
The car is equipped with 15-inch Rally wheels with 225/60 front and 235/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white-letter tires at the rear.
The interior of this Firebird features custom black vinyl upholstery over the factory bucket seats, power steering (code 501), custom pedal trim (code 534), deluxe steering wheel (code 462) and AM/FM/ CD/Bluetooth Pioneer Audio.
The new interior includes carpeting, instrument panel, rear speaker deck, headliner, seat belts, door panels, floor mats and trunk carpet.
Upgrades include an aftermarket 160 mph speedometer and Bosch auxiliary gauges for oil pressure, temperature and voltage.
Under the hood is the code YJ engine, a 350 two-barrel V8 upgraded to include a four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Performer intake manifold, and Edelbrock chrome valve covers. It also comes with a new fuel pump, alternator, motor mounts, and an aftermarket dual exhaust system. Additionally, the car comes with power front disc brakes.
Chassis and brake system updates include new shock absorbers, springs, upper and lower control arms, brake master cylinder, brake lines, reservoir and brake rotors.
These firebirds appear to be much rarer than their Camaro counterparts. For every 10 first-gen Camaros you saw, you probably only saw one first-gen Firebird. This car looks like a great choice for weekend drives and touring. I would love to add it to my garage. It’s not perfect and has some minor rust and paint issues, but it will make a great driver. The fact that it was the same color as my high school best friend Jody’s Camaro made the car even more appealing to me.
The auction for this 1968 Pontiac Firebird will end on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM (MST).
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