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1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 6.6l 4 Speed Special Order Color Rare Phs Little Gto on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:77600
Location:

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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 1968 pontiac firebird 400. special order  orange  Paint code,  very rare - - -  paint is the  code on the data plate.  4 speed muncie. Floor console, power steering, 400 cubic engine, also has hood mounted tachometer,  am radio, rear  antennae , wood wheel, GM long branch exhaust manifolds. Black bucket seat interior.american racing wheels. this car was treated to a complete rotissorie  restoration. The Original  ORANGE gas tank door, in the original paint, was signed by the Arnie Beswick. He is a legendary Pontiac racer. This car was sold new in Los Angeles. CA. Jules Meyers pontiac. Arnie also had raced for jules meyers with his orange tiger car back in the sixties. Only a few cars where produced like this,called experiments or promotional cars . This was before the debut of the 69 judge  c-r.  Is darker orange color than this one.  This car was parked since 1974. Have access to the  four  1968 JC code rally 2 rims as well. I have had the car for over 15 years. Most all of the work is done. I drive it rarely to local shows only. can let go of the wheel at 60 mph, like it did when new. the engine 68 400  was rebuilt all stock with the 068 s cam standard bore  and crank. rebuilt muncie 4 speed, rebuilt posi rear end. new mounts , pretty much everything.  bumpers, grilles, huge list of parts replaced. fuel tank, all fuel and brake lines, brakes, new springs front and rear shocks, sway bars now is 1 1/8 up front. new  hi tech sound deadener  mat under the new black  carpet, new exhaust 2.5 inch aluminized with flow master mufflers. and tips. interior was replaced, original front door panels.  Have the rare bird glass up front, another real rare option. all other glass and trim is new, car was optioned with the 3.36 ratio rear end. Also has the factory adjustable dual traction bars. The under side looks incredible, no rust or floor patches.Also installed nos emblems and lenses on car. correct  hurst shifter with rounded chrome handle.  Not a car to easily want to  part with. or find another like it again.  selling  in as is condition, I can be reached at 651-335-8534. May request the option to end auction early if sold locally. thanks


On Jul-25-14 at 19:51:09 PDT, seller added the following information:

   This firebird has been always been stored inside since 1999. The car was only driven 8 years . 1968 until 1974. Then it was parked  for 25 years.  Much was spent on this car since then. All steel body.perfect floor pan.As you can see the bare steel on the floor pan in the photos, It was metal acid etched. The subframe was also treated to a bead blast and epoxy paint. The frame is smooth as glass, no pitting.   The engine in the car is a factory WQ firebird code,  400 ho 4 speed.  The hood tach light up and works well. The seat belts are the standard black  GM mark of excellence, great shape, original dash pad looks great, new tight headliner, new seat covers,  new wiring harnesses, in line tube complete system. new alum. radiator, new heater core,starter,battery,cables, alternator, gm shroud, car has less than 700 est. miles since getting back on the road. the flow masters have a nice rumble. Paint is  PPG base coat-clear coat. Have additional new parts in the trunk that go with the car. call or text if needed.  thanks


On Aug-02-14 at 13:55:28 PDT, seller added the following information:

   In closing,  I would like to mention that this is a phs documented 400 4 speed, car. Rock solid, And most importantly the rare color was special ordered. I have approx. $40,000 in this car.  It does not take long on a complete restoration these days. The reserve  is for quit less.  They often get 7-8k for  rough projects alone. usually verdoro green,  it seem 's like. Never in  this great color. every show people pose by it for pics and go ape over it. I wish my blue ram air 4 judge had this much attention.  This one turns all the heads. 

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