Not without rust, this imperfect pony car makes a much better starting point than many classics we’ve featured. This hood-mounted tachometer lets you shift at desired RPM while keeping your eyes on the road, plus it looks super-cool. package included the hot 350 hood badges, dual exhaust, and heavy-duty springs. I’m a sucker for this color combination, and GM deserves credit for offering the light upholstery with a black carpet and dash for so many years. The claimed original upholstery looks great, standing out nicely against the new black carpeting. A three-speed automatic handles the gear changes. The Parchment interior matches the body tag, as does the Carousel Red paint, refreshed some 20 years ago, according to the listing. Today you might get the car’s horsepower, and a warning not to drink the antifreeze. You have to respect sales literature listing a table of specs including compression and gear ratios. Check out brochure engine specs at lov2xlr8. A Hot Rod dynamometer test backed up those numbers, showing the hard-charging 350 H.O. So if youre looking for an authentic-style cruiser that. With its 10.5:1 compression ratio, “48” cylinder heads, and special camshaft, the High Output 350 cid (5.7L) V8 makes 325 HP and a stout 380 lb-ft of torque. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am tribute delivers iconic looks, V8 power, and a value price. Check out details and more pictures here at eBay where at least 12 bidders have raised the Firebird’s market value above $18,000. Add its status as a two-owner never-restored specimen with mostly original parts, and this creamsicle ticks off many high-interest boxes. This 1969 Pontiac Firebird convertible in Jacksonville, Florida ramps up the rarity as a convertible and (according to the seller) one of 112 drop-tops with the hard-hitting High Output 350 V8. And while you feel its muscle car strength, the BF Goodrich tires mounted on the iconic Rally II wheels give you firm control.Ĭomplete with original paperwork, including warranty info, title docs, and Protect-O-Plate, this is a very cool big V8 Firebird.All 1969 Firebirds come with unique body panels, making them a one-year favorite for many fans of Pontiac’s first-generation pony car. In fact, this car is all about keeping you connected with the road. And the best part is you are in complete control of the power and its soundtrack thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. It inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor and hi-rise intake, and exhales with authority out of an X-pipe dual exhaust. The motor is presented exceptionally nicely with the correct blue on the block, and the air topper and valve covers boldly proclaim the big V8's size. The top motor for the first-generation Firebird was the 400 cubic-inch V8, so it's great to have that correct displacement under the hood. Looking for a tach? This has one of Pontiac's ultra cool hood-mounted units. Like a good sports car, the driver's focus is on the deep dual-pod readouts viewed through the three-spoke sports steering wheel. This is a comfortable center console car that is topped off with an auxiliary gauge trio and Hurst shifter. So the seats, carpeting, door panels, headliner, dash, and everything else feels exceptionally fresh and complete. The inside was given a complete color change to the black we all love to see on muscle machines. When you open the door, you also can tell there was plenty invested on the interior, too. The silver paint has plenty of metal flake and modern cleracoat, so that when you take it out into the sunlight, it has a true radiating presence. We love that look, but this one just does it in such a different way that makes it a shining star, literally. Often muscle cars grab attention with a bold color like red or black. But this one goes beyond just legendary style. And It finishes with a full-length rear spoiler and those iconic thin taillights. The profile continues the sleek sheetmetal with nicely defined creases and sporty fender scallops. The shining front bumper is so nicely integrated into the design as it both frames the grille and creates an apex for the crease on the aggressive dual scoop hood. First off, we all love the look of these first-generation Firebirds. The key to this car's appeal is the first impression that it makes. And so when you find out that it has the powerful 400 V8, four-on-the-floor, and plenty of other great features, you might not even finish all the details before you're rushing down here. 400 V8, 4 SP MANUAL, INCREDIBLE PAINT & INTERIOR, PROTECT-O-PLATE, DOCS, VALUE!!Ī raw, raucous, and beautiful muscle machine – you already love this 1969 Pontiac Firebird before you saw the affordable price.
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