If you were to use your imagination to conjure up the image of a classic convertible in outstanding form, with maybe a couple of subtle modifications to add a bit of distinction, chances are it would look very similar, if not identical, to this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible. This one checks a lot of important boxes. Glossy high-impact paint, with just the right amount of metallic flake to really catch the sun? Check. Excellent fit and finish? Check. Pristine chrome trim and bumpers? Also, check. You get the idea. Add to that the fact that this vintage Pontiac is still rocking its original engine and wears a nice fitting white canvas convertible top and you have one seriously hard-to-find, timeless ride.
The interior retains a largely factory configuration, revitalized with red vinyl upholstery that has an authentically vintage appearance. The overall freshness inside the doors is a welcome sight in a UV-vulnerable convertible like this, and both the front buckets, and the rear bench seat and door panels, look great. The center console, as well as the most heavily trafficked touch points, present nicely, and even the faux trim on the console has its original pigmentation. Inside the instrument cluster, the gauges sit behind clear lenses and, just to the right, a retro-styled AM/FM stereo sits in place of the original. This is a sharp-looking vintage driving environment by any measure.
Beneath the hood, the engine bay is well-maintained, with fresh hoses and belts and properly routed wiring in plain sight. At its center, the original 350-cubic-inch V8 holds court, equipped with a Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor on its factory-style intake manifold. The engine pairs with a period-correct 3-speed automatic TH400 transmission that offered an upgrade to the Firebird's standard drivetrain configuration when it was released. An upgraded aluminum radiator sits up front to help regulate operating temperatures and a closer look will reveal that both the alternator and brake booster have been recently replaced. The latter activates a power brake system that features discs up front, bringing this classic to quick stops with minimal effort.
HIGHLIGHTS
ORIGINAL 350-CUBIC-INCH V8
4-BARREL QUADRAJET CARBURETOR
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TH400 TRANSMISSION
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT
LONG TUBE HEADERS, DUAL EXHAUST
ULTRA-SHARP MAROON PAINT
WHITE CANVAS CONVERTIBLE TOP
17" AMERICAN RACING WHEELS
RED VINYL UPHOLSTERY
BUCKET SEATS
CENTER CONSOLE
AIR CONDITIONING
EXTRA KEYS INCLUDED
A fine representation of Pontiac's pivotal open-air muscle car during what many consider to be a high point in its evolution, this 1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible cruises on a set of attention grabbing 17" American Racing wheels and holds the promise of plenty of future fun-filled miles, with just the blue sky above you. Call today! Be sure to ask about our services offered; Financing, Vehicle Protection Plan, Insurance, and Transportation to your driveway!
