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1968 Pontiac Firebird Base Coupe 2-door 5.7l 350ci ***no Reserve*** on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:88712 Color: rear view mirror are not yet installed
Location:

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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Up for auction is a 4-speed 1968 Firebird with a small-block 350 engine and Cragar wheels.  This car runs and drives great.  I am selling the car because I am moving to another country for work and will not be able to store the car in the U.S.  I have had a lot of work done to this car over the past few years so here is a list:

Rebuilt transmission with less than 100 miles on it (4-speed manual Saginaw)
New floor pans and floor work
New interior carpet
New rear seat shelf
New headliner
New sail panels
New radiator
New thermostat
New battery tray
New hoses
New window cranks
New seat belts
New front, side, and rear moldings
New sill plates
New emergency brake system
New radiator fan and fan belt
Miscellaneous (spark plugs and wires, fuses, battery cables, coil pack, etc.)

New parts purchased but not yet installed:
Lock cylinders (ignition, driver and passenger doors, trunk)
Rear side panels (interior)
Armrest pads
Dome lamp
Part of the ignition key broke off inside the ignition lock cylinder, so I bought a new lock cylinder but didn't get time to install it. The same goes for the lock cylinder on the trunk. I still use the broken keys to start the car or open the trunk, but I'll give you the new lock cylinders so you can install them if you want. I also purchased new lock cylinders for the driver and passenger side door since one of the lock cylinders doesn't work.  I bought brand new rear side panels for the interior but didn't get the chance to install them, so I will give them to the winning bidder as well.  The current dome lamp works but I have a brand new one I'll be giving you as well.  I have a used pair of armrests and a brand new pair of armrest pads that are not yet installed as well.  The winning bidder will receive all of these new parts, some of which are still in the box they came in when I bought them.  I buy almost all of my parts from Classic Industries. 

The floor:
The floor is solid and ready to go.  I invested thousands to make sure it was in tip-top shape.  I had the work done by a shop that has a lot of experience with classic cars and hot rods.  Every time they encountered an issue with the floor and asked me what to do, I had them fix it.  I can give you the name of the shop in case you'd like to reach out to them.

Videos of the car:
The engine starting and running http://youtu.be/v3fZwvZcQ9g 
The body of the car http://youtu.be/lSa6ac3ynrM
The interior of the car http://youtu.be/hGNZTODqMBM


Receipts:
I've kept all the receipts and can provide them upon request.  I would also be happy to provide you with the name and phone number of my mechanic, who gave the car a tune-up last month.  

Issues:
Most of the work that remains to be done has to do with the fenders, rocker panels, paint job, etc.  (see the video I made for close-ups of the body)
Here are some additional things:
Gauges aren't working
Back tail light burnt out
Headlights aren't working
No windshield wiper blades
No radio
The interior rear view mirror and driver side exterior rear view mirror are not yet installed (I have them here but haven't put them on yet-- I will give them to the winning bidder)
Tear in driver's seat


Photos/videos:
I am including a large number of photos as well as videos of the car so you can have a pretty good idea of what it's like before you bid.  Also, you are welcome to come out for a test drive before you buy the car.

$200 Deposit required:
I am requesting a $200 deposit within 24 hours of the auction close to ensure the winning bidder is serious, with no exceptions.  I am moving out of the country and cannot afford to deal with non-paying bidders or people who just want to kick the tires. 

Let me know if you have questions about the vehicle.  The car is in the St. Louis region and you are welcome to come out and see it anytime before the auction closes. 
Good luck in the auction!

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