1968 Pontiac Firebird (1967-1969)

This 1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible was refurbished before it was first sold on BaT in January 2019, and the seller acquired it on BaT in May 2022. The car is refinished in Verdoro Green and powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 paired with a 4L60E automatic transmission. Additional modifications include Hotchkis suspension components, Wilwood disc brakes, 17″ American Racing wheels, an aluminum driveshaft, a Vintage Air HVAC system, a retro-style stereo with Bluetooth, and Dakota Digital gauges. Work under current ownership has included adding a Sirius XM satellite radio module and replacing the amplifier, subwoofer, and convertible top. This Firebird convertible is now offered with refurbishment records and receipts and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name. The body was factory-finished in Verdoro Green and was repainted following metal repairs to the quarter panels under previous ownership. Exterior features include chrome bumpers, tinted windows, a replacement tinted windshield, and hood vents. A replacement black convertible top was fitted under current ownership, and it features a zip-out window. Paint chips around the body and forward surfaces are noted and the hood alignment is off. The 17″ American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are mounted with 225/45 front and 245/45 rear Michelin Pilot Sport tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and the braking system consists of Wilwood four-piston calipers clamping cross-drilled and slotted rotors. A dual-diaphragm brake booster is fitted. The suspension is modified with Hotchkis components including A-arms, an X-brace, and a Chassis Max reinforcement kit. The interior was reupholstered in black vinyl with replacement carpets under previous ownership and features a woodgrain-trimmed full-length console, a Vintage Air HVAC system, and a Retrosound stereo with Bluetooth capabilities. A Sirius XM module and a replacement amplifier and subwoofer were added under current ownership. An integrated Passport 9500 CI radar detector includes a hidden display in the ashtray as well as indicator lights in the instrument cluster. A wood-rimmed steering wheel frames Dakota digital gauges consisting of a 160-mph speedometer and an 8k-rpm tachometer featuring inset auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows 13k miles, approximately 2k of which have been added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 and 4L60E automatic transmission are said to have been sourced from a 2004 Pontiac GTO. Modifications include a larger diameter throttle body, an F-Body cold-air intake, and an aluminum Holley oil pan. An aluminum driveshaft, a Positraction rear axle, and a dual exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers are fitted. Decoding the trim tag provides the following information: 01A – Built during the first week of January 68-22467 – 1968 Firebird convertible LOR 3622 – Lordstown, Ohio, assembly; body number Trim 262 – Parchment vinyl upholstery Paint Q-1 – Verdoro Green (Q) paint, Ivory White soft top