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1967 Pontiac Firebird on 2040-cars

Year:1967 Mileage:22111
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United States

 This first year 1967 Firebird Convertible is an older restoration that has held up nicely. It has great driving manners and has that original high performance feel. It has not been hacked up, and retains the appeal of a factory stock type car.The body, frame rails and floors are totally solid. This car would appeal to someone who would like to drive it immediately as is, or take it to the nest level with new paint.
Mechanically, this car performs great. The engine pulls strongly, does not smoke, and the 4 speed shifts smoothly. It is a very smooth and easy car to drive, no bad habits. The power drum brake system works great, and the power steering feels tight. I drive the car regularly (it is one of my favorites in the shop), and would drive it with confidence anywhere.
-The body is solid with no rust.

-Solid floors, and frame rails. The car was undercoated, and is dirty underneath with some surface scale in places, but there is no rot anywhere. The rockers and pinch welds are in great shape and original.

-The panel fit is very good, and the overall condition of the body is excellent, not a bondo car.

-The paint is old, probably 12 years. It has micro cracks, chips, and defects consistent with an older restoration that has been driven.  Please don’t buy this car and complain about the paint, the pictures make it look better than it is. I have no trouble driving this car with pride, and a new paintjob would be very easy as the body is nice and straight.

-The paint code “Q” is Verdoro Green, now Maroon Metallic.

-Has a brand new manual Convertible top, pads, and seals.

-Could use new door seals as they are dry.

-All glass in very good condition, side glass goes up and down real smoothly and is nicely aligned.

-Trim is all present and of good quality.

-Trunk is in very good condition, no rust, has spare tire, mat, cocktail shakers, and jack.

-The 350ci “YN” code engine is from a 1968 Firebird, and has the 4 bbl carb setup. I have driven this car, and a 400ci car, and I can’t tell the difference from a performance standpoint (the 400 only has 5 more HP).

-It starts quickly, idles smoothly, and pulls right up to redline. –Power Steering and Factory Power Brakes.

-400 series hood.

-The rear differential has the factory traction bars (all V8 Firebirds had this).

-The 4 speed transmission shifts smoothly, and the clutch take up is gentle.

- Dual Exhaust with headers.

-New 205/70/14 BFG radial tires.

-New PMD Rally wheels and trim rings.

 

Interior:

 

-Factory Console. Owner’s manual in glove box.

-Dash in excellent condition.

-Original 3 spoke “Energy Absorbing” Pontiac steering wheel.

-All gauges and horn work fine.

-Interior seems mostly original and in very good condition.

-Newer Carpets

-Drivers seat has a small defect, see pictures.

-Original Delco AM radio still works fine.

-2 speed wipers, interior lights, 3 speed blower fan all work great.

Features & Options
4 speed Manual Transmission

Brand new convertible top

Center Console

Convertible

Dual Exhaust

Floor Mats

Front Bucket Seats
 Metallic Paint

New Pontiac Rally Wheels

New Radial Tires

Power Brakes

Power Steering

Radial tires

Tinted Glass

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