The Firebird also had the Trans Am package beginning in 1969, which really made it stand out from the normal F-bodies. However, there were minor stylings that set the two apart, including badges and decals, and the Camaro got the larger and more powerful engines. Often compared with the Camaro, the Firebird looked visually very similar and had similar engine options, too. Pontiac offered the Firebird as either a convertible or a coupe, and it resided on GM’s F-body – which it shared only with the Camaro. Performance was outstanding for the Firebird, and at a $2,700 cost for the coupe it was a great deal. The first generation Pontiac Firebird lasted from 1967–1969, and had engine options ranging from a 230 cid inline-six to a big-block 400 cid V8. At the time, the market was dominated by the Ford Mustang and to a lesser extent the Plymouth Barracuda, and the entry of the Camaro and Firebird easily started cutting into Ford and Chrysler’s bottom-line. Pontiac created the Firebird in 1966 to coincide with the Chevrolet Camaro, as General Motors’ entry into the pony car market. Read on for more information about the first and second generation 1967-1981 Pontiac Firebird, or check out our other article for the third and fourth generation 1982–2002 Pontiac Firebird. The second generation ended in 1981, with the third generation kicking off in 1982. The first two generations of the Pontiac Firebird span from 1967–19–1981. The Trans Am sold incredibly well, at times selling as many units as the other three trims combined. Pontiac introduced the Trans Am option package in 1969, but it eventually became its own model the next year. The Firebird earned a reputation as one of the most potent pony cars around, and it led the way for performance in the 1970s. Pontiac introduced the Firebird in 1967, and kept it around all the way until the new millennium in 2002. Rust is visible on underbody components.The Pontiac Firebird stands out as one of the most iconic pony cars of all time. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission and 10-bolt rear axle. An oil change has been completed in preparation for sale. The 400ci V8 has been modified with an aftermarket intake manifold, carburetor, and a custom dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. The seller notes the voltage gauge is not hooked up. The five-digit odometer shows 44k miles, approximately 2k of which have been added by the seller. A trio of auxiliary instrumentation is mounted below the center stack which includes gauges for voltage, oil pressure, and coolant temperature. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and fuel level gauge. Equipment includes a Hurst shifter with cueball knob, a fold-down armrest in the front bench, polished sill plates, a Delco push-button AM radio, rubber Pontiac-branded floor mats, and lap belts for all occupants. The interior features front and rear bench seats that are upholstered in black vinyl along with a matching dashboard, door panels, and carpets. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums. The 14″ Rallye II wheels wear chrome trim rings, PMD center caps, and BFGoodrich Radial T/A white letter tires. The seller notes the windshield wipers do not work and there are chips in the paint on the rear quarter panel and hood as well as a paint defect below the rear window. The refurbishment is said to have included the removal of rust and replacement of the floor pans, doors, lower quarter panels, inner and outer fenders, bumpers, and urethane body bushings as well as the decklid, and tail panel. Features include quad headlights, dual hood scoops, a hood-mounted tachometer, chrome bumpers, and dual exhaust outlets. The car is said to have been refinished in green during refurbishment under previous ownership. This Firebird is offered with an Arkansas title. The car is said to have been refurbished with replacement body panels and repainted under previous ownership in 2001 before being acquired by the seller in 2019. Features include 14″ Rallye II wheels, front disc brakes, a hood-mounted tachometer, a trio of gauges mounted below the center stack, a Hurst shifter with cueball knob, a dual-outlet exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers, a Delco push-button AM radio, and an aftermarket intake manifold and carburetor. This 1968 Pontiac Firebird coupe is finished in green over a black vinyl interior and is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and 10-bolt rear axle.
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