Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller dnhotrods
Production of the Firebird increased significantly in 1968, as Pontiac assembled nearly 30% more cars than in the previous year. The total output came down to over 107,000 Firebirds, with the hardtop accounting for more than 90,000 units.
The convertible was more expensive ($2,996 vs. $2,781 for the hardtop), but the total numbers remained low despite a modest 9% production increase. Less than 17,000 convertibles got to see the daylight this year.
A 1968 Firebird recently made its way to eBay, hoping to impress netizens with a solid body, zero rust, and more options than they can count.
It's one of the many hardtops that left the factory in 1968, though the available options make it more intriguing than most of its siblings. Seller dnhotrods says their Firebird sports deluxe upholstery bucket seats, deluxe door panels, power disk brakes, power steering, air conditioning, a clock on the console, and power windows.
The car doesn't exhibit any rust problems, though it's better to inspect everything personally. If you can also put the car on a lift, you should check out the undersides thoroughly, though it doesn't look like you'll find any concerning issues upon such an inspection.
Meanwhile, the most disappointing tidbit resides under the hood. The Firebird 400 no longer has an option, but this can be good or bad. The lack of an engine could be a reason to walk away, but others might see it as an opportunity to get a project cheaper and install their engines.
The top engine choices in 1968 (the L74 and the Ram Air package) allowed for a maximum power rating of 335 horsepower, but you can always go for an even more powerful unit (a GTO upgrade would fit it like a glove).
The vehicle has been sitting in a garage for over 25 years, and it's a good sign you won't spend too much time fixing the metal. However, the car will need a new layer of paint, especially if you aim for a complete restoration. It still flexes the original body panels with no patches whatsoever. It's a sign the car has always been meticulously cared for, so despite the long tenure off the road, it hasn't been forced to deal with high humidity levels, which in turn would have produced the inevitable rust.
The seller says the car sports PHS documentation, and it doesn't look like it's missing anything besides the engine and the transmission. I still think you should see the car in person before committing to a purchase, especially because the owner doesn't want to let it go for pocket money.
The car comes with a $10,900 price tag, and the seller won't accept other offers. It's parked in Redding, California.
A 1968 Firebird recently made its way to eBay, hoping to impress netizens with a solid body, zero rust, and more options than they can count.
It's one of the many hardtops that left the factory in 1968, though the available options make it more intriguing than most of its siblings. Seller dnhotrods says their Firebird sports deluxe upholstery bucket seats, deluxe door panels, power disk brakes, power steering, air conditioning, a clock on the console, and power windows.
The car doesn't exhibit any rust problems, though it's better to inspect everything personally. If you can also put the car on a lift, you should check out the undersides thoroughly, though it doesn't look like you'll find any concerning issues upon such an inspection.
Meanwhile, the most disappointing tidbit resides under the hood. The Firebird 400 no longer has an option, but this can be good or bad. The lack of an engine could be a reason to walk away, but others might see it as an opportunity to get a project cheaper and install their engines.
The top engine choices in 1968 (the L74 and the Ram Air package) allowed for a maximum power rating of 335 horsepower, but you can always go for an even more powerful unit (a GTO upgrade would fit it like a glove).
The vehicle has been sitting in a garage for over 25 years, and it's a good sign you won't spend too much time fixing the metal. However, the car will need a new layer of paint, especially if you aim for a complete restoration. It still flexes the original body panels with no patches whatsoever. It's a sign the car has always been meticulously cared for, so despite the long tenure off the road, it hasn't been forced to deal with high humidity levels, which in turn would have produced the inevitable rust.
The seller says the car sports PHS documentation, and it doesn't look like it's missing anything besides the engine and the transmission. I still think you should see the car in person before committing to a purchase, especially because the owner doesn't want to let it go for pocket money.
The car comes with a $10,900 price tag, and the seller won't accept other offers. It's parked in Redding, California.
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