Photo: eBay seller octanevalley
The first-generation Firebird was a crazy rollercoaster ride from a production perspective. It started in 1967 with 82,500 units, increased significantly to 107,000 units a year later, and dropped dramatically to 87,000 units for the last year.
The two-door hardtop dominated all years, including the 1969 model year, accounting for over 75,000 cars. The convertible was the runner-up with 11,649 units.
The Trans Am was still in its early days, so Pontiac produced only 689 coupes and 8 convertibles. Its production skyrocketed during the '70s, as the Trans Am eventually became the model spearheading Firebird sales.
A 1969 Firebird convertible landed on eBay this week with a matching-numbers engine and a project car condition, hoping to find a new home and eventually receive a second chance. The Firebird is complete, paving the way for a full overhaul, though you shouldn't expect everything to come in tip-top shape.
The Firebird looks like it's parked in a junkyard, and while we're not getting any specifics, I believe the car has been sitting for a while. It already exhibits rust problems, but seller octanevalley doesn't elaborate on this. The undercarriage probably comes with the most concerning problems, but you'll probably have to put the Firebird on a lift before determining its complete shape.
The vehicle rolled off the assembly lines with a 350 V8 under the hood, but it's unclear if it comes with good news.
Pontiac offered multiple versions of the 350 for the 1969 model year. The base unit was the 250 six-cylinder with 175 horsepower, but a more powerful choice with 230 horsepower served as an upgrade for people who wanted the Firebird for picking up groceries. The next choice was the L30 – a 350 V8 with 265 horsepower and one of the most common choices for this model year. The L76, also a 350, carried the HO tags, producing 325 horsepower (it sported a small 5 horsepower increase from the previous year).
The top choice on the 1969 Firebird was the L67 – the 400 V8 with the Ram Air IV package and producing 345 horsepower.
Finding a Firebird project isn't as hard as you'd imagine, though it's more difficult to discover a solid example allowing for an easy restoration. This convertible could be it, though the lack of information could make many potential buyers to walk away. For instance, I'd like to know if the vehicle is still original and unrestored, as these tidbits could make the Firebird even more desirable. A complete restoration would turn it into a collector's dream, carrying a hefty price tag.
For now, the Firebird can be yours for just $9,500, though the owner has also enabled the Make Offer button. You can submit your offers on eBay, and you still have 27 days to convince your significant other you need a new pile of rusty metal.
The Trans Am was still in its early days, so Pontiac produced only 689 coupes and 8 convertibles. Its production skyrocketed during the '70s, as the Trans Am eventually became the model spearheading Firebird sales.
A 1969 Firebird convertible landed on eBay this week with a matching-numbers engine and a project car condition, hoping to find a new home and eventually receive a second chance. The Firebird is complete, paving the way for a full overhaul, though you shouldn't expect everything to come in tip-top shape.
The Firebird looks like it's parked in a junkyard, and while we're not getting any specifics, I believe the car has been sitting for a while. It already exhibits rust problems, but seller octanevalley doesn't elaborate on this. The undercarriage probably comes with the most concerning problems, but you'll probably have to put the Firebird on a lift before determining its complete shape.
The vehicle rolled off the assembly lines with a 350 V8 under the hood, but it's unclear if it comes with good news.
Pontiac offered multiple versions of the 350 for the 1969 model year. The base unit was the 250 six-cylinder with 175 horsepower, but a more powerful choice with 230 horsepower served as an upgrade for people who wanted the Firebird for picking up groceries. The next choice was the L30 – a 350 V8 with 265 horsepower and one of the most common choices for this model year. The L76, also a 350, carried the HO tags, producing 325 horsepower (it sported a small 5 horsepower increase from the previous year).
The top choice on the 1969 Firebird was the L67 – the 400 V8 with the Ram Air IV package and producing 345 horsepower.
Finding a Firebird project isn't as hard as you'd imagine, though it's more difficult to discover a solid example allowing for an easy restoration. This convertible could be it, though the lack of information could make many potential buyers to walk away. For instance, I'd like to know if the vehicle is still original and unrestored, as these tidbits could make the Firebird even more desirable. A complete restoration would turn it into a collector's dream, carrying a hefty price tag.
For now, the Firebird can be yours for just $9,500, though the owner has also enabled the Make Offer button. You can submit your offers on eBay, and you still have 27 days to convince your significant other you need a new pile of rusty metal.
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