Pontiac Firebird 400 Rare Autumn Bronze Ram Air Hood

1968 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

PHS Documented

53190 Original Miles

1st Generation Firebird Introduction: Pontiac introduced the Firebird in February, 967, o compete with the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang. The Firebird was designed from the Camaro's F-Body design and the GTO's A-Body drivetrain with a different rear end, ub-frame, plit grill front end, ix vertical louvers on the front of the rear quarter panels, nd louver style tail lamps. Improvements were also made in the engine placement, ront suspension and reinforced springs. Pontiac may have broken late from the gate in the pony-car wars, ut it quickly made up ground. Carefully considered alterations made 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 perhaps the best compact muscle car of the year.

Owner History: Purchased new in 1968 at Jim Culligan Pontiac, illiamsville, Y, he original owner used sparingly as a weekend cruiser. 1982 it was sold to a Vietnam Vet from upstate NY and remained in his possession until 2013.

Restoration: The restoration of this 52k mile original Firebird was well planned. The car was built to look like a stock Pontiac 400 - correct bumper emblem 400 badges, OS 400 hood, rill, ngine air baffles and mostly stock looking 400 engine.

Exterior: Rare one year only GM color offered in 1968 called Autumn Bronze - combination of reds and golds create a great copper metallic hue. Rechromed front bumper new rear bumper, new emblems, ide lights. Car was professionally painted several years ago, ooks really sharp

Drivetrain: The original 350 engine was replaced with a professionally built 1967 YF Pontiac 400 block (Jan 31, 967 build date). A SCAT Stroker Kit, ydraulic roller cam, 64 heads (1970 D port 455 / 370 HP GTO) ported and treated to a 3 angle valve job. Engine displacement: 467 cubic inches. The 3 speed automatic transmission was built by Level 10 Transmissions to support the powerplant. 2500 stall speed converter. Power is transferred to the wheels via a new 3:36:1 posi rear set up. New custom dual exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. Brand new Holley double pump carburetor. New USA made 4 core radiator installed, 80 degree thermostat, ar run at 185-190 degrees. High torque starter, ngine fires right up every time. Engine has approximately 700 miles. Mostly stock look under the hood. Well over $10,000 spent on engine alone. Engine built by Headmaster Machine Shop in NJ. Picture of engine shown prior to installation. Never raced. I still have the original 350 engine that runs fineif buyer would like this.

Engine Build Specs:

Scat Stroker Kit

Keith Black Flat Top Pistons

Harland Sharp Rocker Arms

Dual Timing Chain

Comp Cams Extreme Energy XE 276/282 Hydraulic Roller Cam, 24/230/510 Duration

High Performance Oil Pump

Carter High Performance Fuel Pump

Crane Roller Lifters

Larger than stock valves

Crank harmonic balanced together

Suspension, teering, rakes: The front and rear suspension upgrades include heavy duty coil springs, leaf rear springs supported with heavy duty mounting brackets. High Performance close ratio steering box. Mickey Thompson Sportsman R/T 235 60 15 street tires on Pontiac Rally 11 wheels with new trim rings. New power disc brake set up. The car stops great and is super tight.

Interior: Recovered seats, ice foam, new seat backs, eadliner and radio. Additional battery, emp, nd oil guages tastefully added to the front of the interior console as well as small steering column tach. Perfect dash- no cracks. Lights, orn, ipers,blinkers all work as they should. Windows all work fine.

Please note that all sales are binding and FINAL.The vehicle is being sold AS-IS, withNO warranty expressed, ritten or implied.Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himselfherself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment. I try to represent it as accurately as possible and to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs. I do not warranty anything that may or could happen after sale. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Any inspections are to be completed before the end of sale, ot afterward. Please, O EXCEPTIONS.