1 of 1,003: 1968 Pontiac Firebird 350
General Motors brought two “pony cars” to market in 1967 to compete against the dominant Ford Mustang. The “Dynamic Duo” (not Batman and Robin) would be the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. In its second year, the Firebird would be mostly unchanged and yet see production of 107,000 units. According to the seller, this car is painted in the rarest color they had to offer in any year, Autumn Bronze (just over 1,000 built this way in ’68). Located in Clarkston, Michigan, this sweet Pontiac is available from its third owner here on eBay where $21,900 is the number to beat.
The seller describes this Firebird as a well-preserved survivor, which we’d be hard-pressed to disagree with. That means the rare paint color would be original and it looks spectacular, but the seller says it’s not quite up to show quality. We’re told that he/she bought the car from its second owner seven years ago and – given the current bid and the $5,000 in repairs and maintenance that have been done – the seller isn’t likely to make a profit.
This Firebird comes with full PHS documentation (Pontiac Historical Services), confirming that the 350 cubic inch V8 and automatic transmission are original to the car. The actual mileage of the survivor may be up for debate, but the seller’s claim is just shy of 24,000. Amazingly, an automobile like this can be found in such little-used condition after 55+ years. Options included Rallye II wheels, a contrasting vinyl top that matches the interior, and dealer-installed air conditioning. With a console, it looks as though the interior unit will leave little legroom for front-seat passengers.
Not stock to the Pontiac are Hedman Headers and a Flowmaster set of pipes. As a result, we’re told the machine sounds quite nice but if that’s not your cup of tea, the original exhaust manifolds have been retained. The car must have been sitting unused for a time as the seller had to replace the fuel tank – and also rebuild the transmission and replace the tires. A host of extra parts will also accompany the Firebird. The seller needs to move fast on the sale of this Pontiac as he/she is moving abroad shortly. For an older video of the vehicle, click here.
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Comments
That’s a beautiful Pontiac. Like the color and it seems well kept but would like a personal look see.
Love it! With those wheels, it’s a real-life Hot Wheels.
Wow I agree with Otterdog. This does look like a real lift Hot Wheels car. Especially with the red stripe tires. This color is absolutely stunning. Its a shame that it is so rare, it really highlights the beautiful body lines nicely. It really looks like all you have to do is hit thebkey and go with this one.
I too like to color so much I might paint my bedroom that color
Wow I agree with Otterdog. This does look like a real lift Hot Wheels car. Especially with the red stripe tires. This color is absolutely stunning. Its a shame that it is so rare, it really highlights the beautiful body lines nicely. It really looks like all you have to do is hit the key and go with this one.
These are so much better looking than the comparable Camaro in my opinion. Love the color too.
You’d be surprised how many parts the 2 cousins share for ’67-68, including the front fenders & dash.
I think a ’67-8 RS front & back looks just as good & u can’t get a horseshoe auto shifter in the bird.
Not sure why the window sticker does not list the optional underhood insulation
Not sure why GM did not use a factory a/c compressor like the aftmkt one on this car to make reaching the passenger side spark plugs a lot easier.
The front fenders were different between a Camaro and Firebird, though you could interchange the entire front clip. However, the doors should interchange, parts suppliers show both cars share the same door shell.
Steve R
I cant get over the beak. I know people love them, but the camaro is where it is at.
Beautiful car that really looks better without a spoiler or other adds. Hope someone gets to enjoy this one.
Beautiful car! It’s located in Michigan, but no mention of potential rust? What will it take to buy this one?
Where’s the Pontiac Chief arrow for the rear side marker light? Quarters had to have been replaced.
Good catch … it appears to have ’67 quarters with no arrowhead side marker lamp (or maybe they removed the side markers for some reason from the original quarters and filled-in the holes?)
Agreed, good catch. This car is stated as a ’68 so the lack of front vent windows is correct; the ’67 is the only Firebird with front vent windows. So maybe this car was rear-ended and ’67 quarters were used?
I doubt the claim of ‘survivor’ which I take to mean basically untouched. This car has no rear side markers which would lead me to believe the quarters may not be original. That would also precipitate a total repaint, which appears to be BC/CC. Also has newer aftermarket A/C. And why new quarters and repaint on a 24,000 mile car?
This could have the 320 hp 350 Ho?
I think The 68 Pontiac Gto black hideaways car smoked the 70 chevelle Ss, Then the Silver anniversary transom smoked the same year Z28.
And I loved my 400 convertible 4 speed car , upgraded with the ls6.
But even though I would choose the bird over the Camaro 68-68, the Camaro did have a bunch of rs and sss stuff.
Big block black tail stripes, houndstooth interior, the ss hood, hideaways,
Factory Ratt, there were a lot of combos
If you go to the eBay ad and look at the pictures you will see peeling paint where the repaint didn’t bond to the prior paint job on the upper edge of the trunk opening, also the door latch bolt has been painted, not done that way from the factory. It’s a pretty nice looking car but it’s not a survivor and may be hiding other issues under that shiny paint.
Such a simply GORGEOUS color combo…. a true tragedy was the demise of Pontiac….the most dynamic & creative entity of General Motors EVER offered to the buying public!
My favorite color but, as stated already, definitely 1967 quarter panels with no marker lights.