![]() ![]() Passengers rear floor board seems to have 2 small holes in them. It has a new convertible top, the interior needs to be redone, it needs paint, it has some rust and bondo on the doors (We live in MN), the dash on the inside is rusted (I am guessing that water leaked in the windshield). He says the engine probably has less than 2,000 miles on it. He is selling a 1968 Firebird Convertible with a 350 w/2 bbl. I found a guy that is retiring and moving to Florida in a few weeks. I used to be a auto technician, so I am mechanically inclined. I am new to this forum and new to the Muscle Car world. Most of you wanted to see pictures, VIN number & Cowl number. Hello, I posted a few days ago and received a lot of responses from all of you. Honestly, to give you a realistic value of the car we need more info and possibly some pics. Hell, you might run the PHS and it comes back as a factory 400 convertible and that would increase the value there. You never know what that car was when it rolled off the assembly line. But that's exactly why I recommend running the PHS. Multiple motor combo's, multiple paint jobs and lots of different color combos, ect.īased on your description of the car and based on the fact that it appears to be a base Bird with a 350 and an automatic, I wouldn't pay much more than $5-6K for this car. Next year will be 30 years that I've had this car and we've been through a LOT together. I bought it in 1985 and I've had it ever since. I've owned my 68 Bird since I was 17 years old. So when I was older and had more money, I had a pro do it and WOW what a difference. ![]() I spent countless hours working on my car and after all that work, time, and effort.my car looked like crap. I even painted the car in a makeshift booth in the corner of my friend's dad's construction shop. I tried welding on quarters with some buddies and did all my own body work. Why do I say that? Because I restored my Bird once myself as a young man. ![]() ![]() Most of that stuff hurts you because body work takes a pro. OK not a super desireable 400 car but it will still cruise nicely.īy your definition, it sounds like it needs some serious work on the body and interior. So it has a rebuilt 350 and an automatic trans I'm assuming by your signature. Not while there are 400's, 428's, and 455's to be had that can take your base 350 Bird and turn it into a monster. Honestly, Pontiac 350's while a great motor don't necessarily light people's fires. Please remember that this is just MY opinion and that you asked.It has a rebuilt 350. Now as far as the value of the car based on what you've stated above. Then and only then can you tell what the car truly is and we can begin to assess the value of the car. For a small fee, they will break down your VIN and tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about your potential car. Then send that VIN off to PHS (google Pontiac historical society). Save yourself a lot of headache and get the Vin of the car you are considering. Bank check or cash needed for the rest.Ĭorrect Sprint bell housing and Sprint flywheel New clutch fork, boot, correct new clutch linkage and swing pedals Correct Hurst shifter head, same for ’67 –’69 Firebirds and Camaros Original QJET numbers matching carb New set of cam follower liftersĮxtra parts included if purchased via Buy It Now.Ĭar for sale locally so I can stop the listing at any time.This is ONLY if you are DEAD serious about the car. $500 via PAYPAL required in 48 hours if purchased. Previous owner rebuilt the engine ~10K miles ago. New 2 wire GM internal alternator, GEN light works. Car has manual disc brakes up front and drum brakes in the rear. Car has an aftermarket floor shifter for the PG trans. I had planned to convert the car to a 4 speed while retaining all original parts. Engine has new 8MM wires, spark plugs, Pertronix ignition and coil, and a new Edelbrock 500 CFM carb with electric choke. Rear quarters have been replaced and the trunk and rockers are solid. But the engine in 1 barrel and 4 barrel versions (Sprint) made it as an option into Tempest and Firebirds from 1966 – 1969.Ĭar has been repainted original Primavera Beige and has Pontiac 15” Rallye II wheels. It was installed in a Pontiac Banshee, never going to production. This engine was designed by John Delorean for the Javits car show in 1964. Less than 1900 Sprints were made with automatic trans, and this number includes Tempest models. Health forces sale of my rare 1968 Firebird Sprint. ![]()
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